969.Coffee Elba Mini vs La Pavoni Casabar PID Steel
Technical comparison · Single boiler
Casabar PID Steel is the most capable in its class. Casabar PID Steel is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in boiler material, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Casabar PID Steel ranks #1 of 19, Elba Mini #12.
| Parameter |
Elba Mini
969.Coffee
F3 · Advanced
|
Casabar PID Steel
La Pavoni
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | 987 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 20 × 40 × 33 cm | 23.5 × – × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.5 kg | 13.3 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 1320 W |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Single boiler | Single boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | — | 15 bar |
| Pump type | — | Vibration |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Brass |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 3 l |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Elba Mini 2 l vs Casabar PID Steel 3 l
- Boiler material: Elba Mini Stainless steel · Casabar PID Steel Brass
Which one to choose
Choose Casabar PID Steel if…
you value water tank capacity. It is the most capable in its class.
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