Sage Dual Boiler vs Lelit Elizabeth (PL92T)

Choose any two espresso machines to see their specs side by side, with the biggest differences listed first.

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Which one is for you?

Choose the Dual Boiler if

  • You want it ready sooner. It heats up in about 6 minutes, against about 8 minutes.

Choose the Elizabeth if

  • You're short of space. It's 32cm wide, against 37.9cm.

Worked out from the specs below, by the same rules for every pair.

Main differences

  1. The Dual Boiler is ready in about 6 minutes; the Elizabeth takes about 8 minutes.
  2. The Dual Boiler comes with pressurised and non-pressurised baskets; the Elizabeth with non-pressurised ones.
  3. The Dual Boiler is 37.9cm wide; the Elizabeth is 32cm.

marks the better figure where one is objectively better.

Sage Dual Boiler compared with Lelit Elizabeth (PL92T)
Dual BoilerElizabeth
Brewing
Heating systemDual boilerDual boiler
Built-in grinderNoNo
Heat-up timeabout 6 minutes (better)about 8 minutes
Filter basketsPressurised, non-pressurisedNon-pressurised
Portafilter size58mm58mm
PID temperature controlYesYes
PumpVibrationVibration
Pre-infusionYesYes
Pressure gaugeYesYes
Shot timerYesYes
Milk
Milk frothingManual steam wandManual steam wand
Brew and steam at onceYesYes
Size and capacity
Width37.9cm32cm (better)
Height38.6cm38cm (better)
Depth37.7cm (better)38cm
Water tank2.5L2.5L
Weight15.2kg15.3kg
Extras and ownership
Warranty2 years2 years
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Power2,200W1,200W

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