Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) vs La Marzocco Linea Micra
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on width, depth, height, weight. The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Micra weighs 19.1 kg.
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)
La Marzocco Linea Micra
What actually differs
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Micra weighs 19.1 kg.
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the La Marzocco Linea Micra).
- Size, Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) against La Marzocco Linea Micra: width 23.2 cm against 29 cm, depth 40.2 cm against 47.2 cm, height 42.9 cm against 33.8 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Prosumer users who need flow control and a plumb-in option on a profiling machine.
Home users who want flow control and the option to plumb the machine in should consider the DE1PRO. 5 minutes and uses a 58 mm portafilter.
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 longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) | La Marzocco Linea Micra |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2 L |
| Width | 23.2 cm | 29 cm |
| Depth | 40.2 cm | 47.2 cm |
| Height | 42.9 cm | 33.8 cm |
| Weight | 13.2 kg | 19.1 kg |
| Voltage | 110 V | 110 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); water tank (2 L); voltage (110 V).
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) vs La Marzocco Linea Micra: common questions
What is the main difference between the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) and the La Marzocco Linea Micra?
The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Micra weighs 19.1 kg. The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the La Marzocco Linea Micra).
Do the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) and the La Marzocco Linea Micra use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) or the La Marzocco Linea Micra more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.