Kees van der Westen Spiritello vs La Pavoni Professional Lusso

Technical comparison · Lever machines

In brief

Spiritello and Professional Lusso are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3). Professional Lusso is the entry-level choice; Spiritello offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2024
Use tier F5 — Professional F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~11000–25000 € 831 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 20 × 35 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 45 kg 6.5 kg
Power (W) 950 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Category specs
Mechanism Spring lever Manual lever
Portafilter diameter 52 mm
Boiler capacity (ml) 800 ml 1600 ml
Pressure gauge Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Boiler capacity: Spiritello 800 ml vs Professional Lusso 1600 ml — Professional Lusso wins (+100%)
  • Mechanism: Spiritello Spring lever · Professional Lusso Manual lever

Which one to choose

Choose Professional Lusso if…

you value boiler capacity.

See the Professional Lusso sheet →

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