Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) vs Lelit Bianca V3
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for prosumer setups. They differ on water tank, width, depth, height. The Lelit Bianca V3 has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)
Lelit Bianca V3
What actually differs
- The Lelit Bianca V3 has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
- The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the Lelit Bianca V3 weighs 27.2 kg.
- Voltage: the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) has 110 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 Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)).
- Size, Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) against Lelit Bianca V3: width 23.2 cm against 29 cm, depth 40.2 cm against 48.5 cm, height 42.9 cm against 40 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 →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
- A larger water tank
- 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) | Lelit Bianca V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Flow control | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Width | 23.2 cm | 29 cm |
| Depth | 40.2 cm | 48.5 cm |
| Height | 42.9 cm | 40 cm |
| Weight | 13.2 kg | 27.2 kg |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V 60 Hz (or 220-240 V 50/60 Hz variants) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); flow control (Yes); can be plumbed in (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).
Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) vs Lelit Bianca V3: common questions
What is the main difference between the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) and the Lelit Bianca V3?
The Lelit Bianca V3 has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family)). The Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) is lighter at 13.2 kg; the Lelit Bianca V3 weighs 27.2 kg.
Do the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) and the Lelit Bianca V3 use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Decent DE1 (Pro/XL family) or the Lelit Bianca V3 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.