Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Lelit Bianca V3
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on can be plumbed in, width, depth, height. The Lelit Bianca V3 has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
Lelit Bianca V3
What actually differs
- The Lelit Bianca V3 has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not.
- The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL is lighter at 13.6 kg; the Lelit Bianca V3 weighs 27.2 kg.
- Voltage: the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL has 120 V, the Lelit Bianca V3 has 120 V 60 Hz (or 220-240 V 50/60 Hz variants).
- The Lelit Bianca V3 has a longer warranty (3 years against 2 years for the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL).
- Size, Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL against Lelit Bianca V3: width 37.9 cm against 29 cm, depth 40.3 cm against 48.5 cm, height 37.1 cm against 40 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 →Experienced prosumer users with space and budget for flow profiling.
Prosumer users seeking flow control may find the Bianca V3 suitable for its E61 profiling and dual boiler stability. Tank or plumb options and quiet pump add flexibility.
Skip it if: Beginners, enthusiasts on limited budgets, or those with small counter space should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Plumb-in capability
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL | Lelit Bianca V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Width | 37.9 cm | 29 cm |
| Depth | 40.3 cm | 48.5 cm |
| Height | 37.1 cm | 40 cm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 27.2 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V 60 Hz (or 220-240 V 50/60 Hz variants) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); water tank (2.5 L).
Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Lelit Bianca V3: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the Lelit Bianca V3?
The Lelit Bianca V3 has plumb-in capability; the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL does not. The Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL is lighter at 13.6 kg; the Lelit Bianca V3 weighs 27.2 kg.
Do the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL and the Lelit Bianca V3 use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL or the Lelit Bianca V3 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.