Comparison · Espresso Machines

Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder vs Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, portafilter size, water tank. The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder can brew and steam at the same time, while the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has to switch between brewing and steaming.

What actually differs

  • The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder can brew and steam at the same time, while the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has to switch between brewing and steaming.
  • The Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.5 L against 0.25 L for the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder).
  • Portafilter size: the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder has 57 mm, the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has 58 mm.
  • The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder has a larger water tank (2.7 L against 1.8 L for the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine).
  • The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder has a faster warm-up (10 min against 15 min for the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine).
  • The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder is lighter at 10.3 kg; the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine weighs 16 kg.
  • Voltage: the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder has 120 V, the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has 200-240 V – 50-60 HZ / 120 V – 60 HZ.
  • Size, Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder against Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine: width 31.5 cm against 25.5 cm, depth 26.2 cm against 33.3 cm, height 37.1 cm against 38.2 cm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder if…

Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature

Integrated machine with a built-in grinder, dual boilers, and PID control, for brewing and steaming at the same time. The trade-off is a non-standard 57 mm portafilter, which limits accessory choice.

Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine

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Pick the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine if…

Home enthusiasts seeking PID control and flow profiling on a single boiler setup.

Users who want temperature stability and the ability to profile pressure on a single boiler machine may prefer this model. The PID and profiling valve support precise control during brewing.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder
  • A larger water tank
  • A faster warm-up
Edge to the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine
  • A larger boiler

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecLelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In GrinderQuick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine
Typical price$$$ $700–1,500$$$ $700–1,500
Machine typeSemi-automaticSemi-automatic
Boiler / heatingDualSingle
Boiler size0.25 L0.5 L
PID temperature controlYesYes
Portafilter size57 mm58 mm
Pressure gaugeYesYes
Needs mains powerYesYes
Water tank2.7 L1.8 L
Warm-up time10 min15 min
Width31.5 cm25.5 cm
Depth26.2 cm33.3 cm
Height37.1 cm38.2 cm
Weight10.3 kg16 kg
Voltage120 V200-240 V – 50-60 HZ / 120 V – 60 HZ

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).

Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder vs Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine: common questions

What is the main difference between the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder and the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine?

The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder can brew and steam at the same time, while the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has to switch between brewing and steaming. The Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (0.5 L against 0.25 L for the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder).

Do the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder and the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?

No. The Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder has 57 mm and the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine has 58 mm.

Is the Lelit Anita Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder or the Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $700–1,500.

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