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De'Longhi La Specialista Arte vs Lelit Anna

A side-by-side of specs and BrewHarbor scores. A ✓ marks the higher score; blanks mean no verified data.

De'Longhi La Specialista ArteLelit Anna
TypeSemi-AutomaticSemi-Automatic
AutomationSome InvolvementHands-On
Milk systemManual SteamManual Steam
Price rangeUpper mid-rangeUpper mid-range
Width13 in8.7 in
Learning curveMediumHigh
Maintenance levelModerateModerate
Expected lifespan7 yrs12 yrs
Cost per cup (est.)$0.37$0.37
Cup quality3/5✓ 4/5
Espresso quality3/5✓ 4/5
Speed✓ 3/52/5
Ease of use✓ 3/52/5
Drink variety✓ 3/52/5
Eco score3/5✓ 4/5
Repairability3/5✓ 4/5

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte

  • Low running cost (about $0.37 per cup for coffee)

Much easier to dial in than I expected. Great espresso with minimal frustration.

Lelit Anna

  • High cup-quality score (4/5)
  • Strong espresso quality (4/5)
  • Repairable and long-lived (repairability 4/5)
  • Low environmental impact (eco 4/5)
  • Compact footprint

Watch-outs

  • Steep learning curve (High)
  • Slow (speed 2/5)
  • Not especially easy to use (2/5)
  • Limited drink variety (2/5)

For the price, nothing else comes close to this build quality. My barista training starts here.

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