Gaggia Espresso Style vs Lelit Anna

Technical comparison · Single boiler

In brief

Anna is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in boiler material and steam wand, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Anna ranks #4 of 18, Espresso Style #12.

Parameter
Lelit Anna Anna Lelit F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) — ~450–1000 €
Price updated on — 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 19.9 × 25.5 × 30.3 cm 23 × 38 × 34 cm
Weight (kg) 3.7 kg 7.5 kg
Power (W) 1900 W —
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture — Single boiler
Portafilter diameter (mm) — 57 mm
PID control Yes Yes
Max pump pressure (bar) 15 bar —
Pump type — Vibration
3-way solenoid valve — Yes
Group head type — Proprietary
Boiler material Stainless steel Brass
Water tank capacity (l) 1.2 l 2.7 l
Steam wand Panarello Manual steam wand
Pressure gauge — Yes

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Espresso Style 1.2 l vs Anna 2.7 l
  • Boiler material: Espresso Style Stainless steel · Anna Brass
  • Steam wand: Espresso Style Panarello · Anna Manual steam wand

Which one to choose

Choose Anna if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Anna sheet →

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