Breville Barista Express vs Lelit Anna
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for beginners and for small kitchens. They differ on boiler / heating, built-in grinder, portafilter size, water tank. The Breville Barista Express heats on demand through a thermocoil, while the Lelit Anna has to switch between brewing and steaming.
Breville Barista Express
Lelit Anna
What actually differs
- The Breville Barista Express heats on demand through a thermocoil, while the Lelit Anna has to switch between brewing and steaming.
- The Breville Barista Express has a built-in grinder; the Lelit Anna does not.
- Portafilter size: the Breville Barista Express has 54 mm, the Lelit Anna has 57 mm.
- The Lelit Anna has a larger water tank (2.7 L against 2 L for the Breville Barista Express).
- The Lelit Anna is lighter at 7.5 kg; the Breville Barista Express weighs 10 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Barista Express has 110-120 V, the Lelit Anna has 230 V / 120 V (varies by model).
- The Breville Barista Express has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Lelit Anna).
- Size, Breville Barista Express against Lelit Anna: width 40.4 cm against 22.9 cm, depth 33.3 cm against 43.2 cm, height 31.5 cm against 34.3 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Beginners seeking a compact machine with integrated grinder.
Buy this if you want an all-in-one beginner semi-auto with grinder. It fits compact spaces and suits entry-level use.
Skip it if: You want a dual boiler or a more advanced heating system.
Full specs and review →Beginners seeking the lowest-cost Lelit single boiler with PID control.
The Anna suits beginners who want a compact Lelit with brass boiler and PID. It lacks a built-in grinder.
Skip it if: Anyone needing a built-in grinder or dual-boiler workflow should not buy the Anna.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A built-in grinder
- A longer warranty
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Barista Express | Lelit Anna |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$ $300–700 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermocoil | Single |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm | 57 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.7 L |
| Width | 40.4 cm | 22.9 cm |
| Depth | 33.3 cm | 43.2 cm |
| Height | 31.5 cm | 34.3 cm |
| Weight | 10 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 230 V / 120 V (varies by model) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes).
Breville Barista Express vs Lelit Anna: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Barista Express and the Lelit Anna?
The Breville Barista Express heats on demand through a thermocoil, while the Lelit Anna has to switch between brewing and steaming. The Breville Barista Express has a built-in grinder; the Lelit Anna does not.
Which is better with a built-in grinder, the Breville Barista Express or the Lelit Anna?
We tag the Breville Barista Express with a built-in grinder; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Breville Barista Express and the Lelit Anna use the same portafilter?
No. The Breville Barista Express has 54 mm and the Lelit Anna has 57 mm.
Is the Breville Barista Express or the Lelit Anna more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $300–700.