Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) vs La Marzocco Linea Mini
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on water tank, warm-up time, width, depth. The La Marzocco Linea Mini has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)
La Marzocco Linea Mini
What actually differs
- The La Marzocco Linea Mini has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has a faster warm-up (4.5 min against 10 min for the La Marzocco Linea Mini).
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the La Marzocco Linea Mini weighs 29.9 kg.
- Voltage: the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has 110 V, the La Marzocco Linea Mini has 115 V.
- Size, Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) against La Marzocco Linea Mini: width 23.2 cm against 36.1 cm, depth 40.2 cm against 54.1 cm, height 42.9 cm against 38.1 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 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
- A faster warm-up
- A larger water tank
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 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Warm-up time | 4.5 min | 10 min |
| Width | 23.2 cm | 36.1 cm |
| Depth | 40.2 cm | 54.1 cm |
| Height | 42.9 cm | 38.1 cm |
| Weight | 13.2 kg | 29.9 kg |
| Voltage | 110 V | 115 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (2 years).
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) vs La Marzocco Linea Mini: common questions
What is the main difference between the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) and the La Marzocco Linea Mini?
The La Marzocco Linea Mini has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)). The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has a faster warm-up (4.5 min against 10 min for the La Marzocco Linea Mini).
Do the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) and the La Marzocco Linea Mini use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) or the La Marzocco Linea Mini more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.