Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs La Marzocco Linea Mini
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on can be plumbed in, width, depth, height. The La Marzocco Linea Mini has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
La Marzocco Linea Mini
What actually differs
- The La Marzocco Linea Mini has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
- The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL is lighter at 13.6 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Mini weighs 29.9 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has 120 V, the La Marzocco Linea Mini has 115 V.
- Size, Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL against La Marzocco Linea Mini: width 37.9 cm against 36.1 cm, depth 40.3 cm against 54.1 cm, height 37.1 cm against 38.1 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 users who need a semi-automatic dual boiler machine with plumb-in capability.
Prosumers who want a dual boiler machine with PID control and the choice to plumb in should consider this model. 5 L tank supports home use without frequent refills.
Skip it if: Users who require a built-in grinder should look elsewhere.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- 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 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Warm-up time | 10 min | 10 min |
| Width | 37.9 cm | 36.1 cm |
| Depth | 40.3 cm | 54.1 cm |
| Height | 37.1 cm | 38.1 cm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 29.9 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | 115 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); water tank (2.5 L); warm-up time (10 min).
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs La Marzocco Linea Mini: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the La Marzocco Linea Mini?
The La Marzocco Linea Mini has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not. The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL is lighter at 13.6 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Mini weighs 29.9 kg.
Do the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the La Marzocco Linea Mini use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL or the La Marzocco Linea Mini more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.