Breville Barista Pro 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 Pro heats on demand through a thermoblock, while the Lelit Anna has to switch between brewing and steaming.
Breville Barista Pro
Lelit Anna
What actually differs
- The Breville Barista Pro heats on demand through a thermoblock, while the Lelit Anna has to switch between brewing and steaming.
- The Breville Barista Pro has a built-in grinder; the Lelit Anna does not.
- Portafilter size: the Breville Barista Pro 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 Pro).
- The Lelit Anna is lighter at 7.5 kg; the Breville Barista Pro weighs 9.5 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Barista Pro has 120 V, the Lelit Anna has 230 V / 120 V (varies by model).
- The Breville Barista Pro has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Lelit Anna).
- Size, Breville Barista Pro against Lelit Anna: width 40.9 cm against 22.9 cm, depth 35.1 cm against 43.2 cm, height 33.3 cm against 34.3 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Beginners who want compact size and quick startup without moving to higher-priced models.
Beginners should consider the Breville Barista Pro for its fast heat-up and included PID control. It stands out in the Breville lineup for daily-use speed and digital feedback.
Skip it if: Users seeking prosumer equipment or the lowest entry price should look elsewhere.
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 Pro | Lelit Anna |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$ $300–700 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermoblock | Single |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm | 57 mm |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.7 L |
| Width | 40.9 cm | 22.9 cm |
| Depth | 35.1 cm | 43.2 cm |
| Height | 33.3 cm | 34.3 cm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Voltage | 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); needs mains power (Yes).
Breville Barista Pro vs Lelit Anna: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Barista Pro and the Lelit Anna?
The Breville Barista Pro heats on demand through a thermoblock, while the Lelit Anna has to switch between brewing and steaming. The Breville Barista Pro has a built-in grinder; the Lelit Anna does not.
Which is better with a built-in grinder, the Breville Barista Pro or the Lelit Anna?
We tag the Breville Barista Pro 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 Pro and the Lelit Anna use the same portafilter?
No. The Breville Barista Pro has 54 mm and the Lelit Anna has 57 mm.
Is the Breville Barista Pro or the Lelit Anna more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $300–700.