La Pavoni Casabar PID Steel vs Lelit Kate
Technical comparison · Single boiler
Casabar PID Steel is the most capable in its class. Casabar PID Steel is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with water tank capacity; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Casabar PID Steel ranks #1 of 19, Kate #9.
| Parameter |
Casabar PID Steel
La Pavoni
F2 · Intermediate
|
Kate
Lelit
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 987 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.5 × – × 37 cm | 34 × 38 × 41.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.3 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Power (W) | 1320 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Single boiler | Single boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | — |
| Pump type | Vibration | Vibration |
| Pre-infusion | — | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | — | Yes |
| Group head type | — | Proprietary |
| Boiler material | Brass | Brass |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3 l | 2.5 l |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Casabar PID Steel 3 l vs Kate 2.5 l
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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