Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs La Marzocco Linea Micra
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on can be plumbed in, water tank, width, depth. The La Marzocco Linea Micra has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
La Marzocco Linea Micra
What actually differs
- The La Marzocco Linea Micra has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
- The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the La Marzocco Linea Micra).
- The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL is lighter at 13.6 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Micra weighs 19.1 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has 120 V, the La Marzocco Linea Micra has 110 V.
- The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the La Marzocco Linea Micra).
- Size, Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL against La Marzocco Linea Micra: width 37.9 cm against 29 cm, depth 40.3 cm against 47.2 cm, height 37.1 cm against 33.8 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Prosumer users who need a semi-automatic dual boiler machine with PID control.
Prosumer home users who want dual boiler operation and PID temperature control can use this machine for espresso. 5 L tank.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Prosumer home baristas who want a dual-boiler machine with PID control.
Prosumer users who want dual-boiler performance and temperature control can use this machine at home. It supports plumbing in and holds 2 liters of water.
Skip it if: Users who need a built-in grinder should look elsewhere.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
- A longer warranty
- Plumb-in capability
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL | La Marzocco Linea Micra |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | No | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 2 L |
| Width | 37.9 cm | 29 cm |
| Depth | 40.3 cm | 47.2 cm |
| Height | 37.1 cm | 33.8 cm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 19.1 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | 110 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); needs mains power (Yes).
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs La Marzocco Linea Micra: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the La Marzocco Linea Micra?
The La Marzocco Linea Micra has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not. The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the La Marzocco Linea Micra).
Do the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the La Marzocco Linea Micra use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL or the La Marzocco Linea Micra more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.