Bezzera Sole vs La Pavoni Cellini Classic

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Sole is the best value for money in its class. Sole is ahead on plumbable; beyond that the two differ in pump type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Sole ranks #1 of 27, Cellini Classic #24.

Parameter
Bezzera Sole Sole Bezzera F4 · Semi-professional
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € 1559 €
Price updated on 09/2026 —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 30.5 × 45.5 × 41.5 cm 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 27 kg 23 kg
Power (W) 1500 W 1400 W
Voltage (V) 220 V —
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) — 58 mm mm
PID control Yes —
Max pump pressure (bar) — 15 bar
Pump type Rotary Vibration
Group head type E61 E61
Boiler material — Copper
Water tank capacity (l) 4 l 2.9 l
Steam wand — Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes No
Pressure gauge — Yes

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Sole

Best value Semi-professional

Best balance of technical score and price among the 19 sheets in the Heat exchanger category (semi-professional tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.

How we assign awards →
Cellini Classic

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Plumbable: Sole yes, Cellini Classic no
  • Water tank capacity: Sole 4 l vs Cellini Classic 2.9 l
  • Pump type: Sole Rotary · Cellini Classic Vibration

Which one to choose

Choose Sole if…

you value plumbable and water tank capacity. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Sole sheet →

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