Lelit Bianca V3
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11 reviews
Genius machine - a dream
The machine has been with me for a fortnight now. I am totally thrilled with it. However, as a newcomer to the portafilter, I had to sacrifice about 1 kg of coffee until I had the temperature, water quality, grind, flow control etc. more or less under control and got the first enjoyable coffee. Caffeine overdose included.
Don't watch the YouTube videos from dealers who don't offer the machine themselves - some of them really talk rubbish about workmanship and quality. Lelit delivers a high-quality machine that is well thought-out down to the smallest detail and comes with an unusually large number of components (usable tamper, bottomless portafilter, cup raiser, wooden fittings, 3 sieves plus a dummy sieve and all hoses for the fixed water connection). What seems cheap - for example, the grille on the drip tray or on the cup tray - is even more practical than on nicer-looking machines, because coffee doesn't stick to it and simply seeps through. The water tank is nice and straight when filling and the 2 portafilter stands straight on the work surface to make tamping easier.
The heat-up time is almost twice as fast as comparable machines. With the manual flow control, you can tickle flavours out of the coffee in a much more granular way, and with V3 you can even pre-programme different pressure phases.
I wouldn't want to swap with a slightly higher quality machine like the Proffitec 700 / ECM Synchronica precisely because Lelit offers so much more. Until I can spend double to quadruple on a portafilter, the Bianca is the perfect portafilter for me!
Only the hot water supply is a bit stupid - when the temperature in the steam boiler is high, the water comes out very aggressively and steamy, so that you burn your fingers on the regulator - and all the steam probably won't do the wooden wheel any good either. Other machines do that better.Pro
- Beautifully finished
- Tempair seems to remain very stable
- Leaves a lot of room for experimentation
- External, removable water tank
- .Bottomless portafilter included
- Decent tamper included
- Very cheap for what's on offer
- Super fast heat (for E61 machine)
Contra
- Not for beginners!
- Hot water is aggressive!
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Unrivalled in terms of functionality, setting options, accessories and price.
Don't let certain influencers drive you crazy, the machine is super easy to adjust to your own needs. But at least at the beginning, don't tweak x parameters that you can't yet fully assess and don't brew Italian-roasted beans too hot. In Italy, coffee is not burnt, as is unfortunately still far too often the case here. The temperature can easily be determined by your good taste.
Pro
- Fastest heated portafilter machine with E61 brew group
- You can easily make settings such as offset yourself
- Can be operated as easily as any other portafilter machine
- But also leaves nothing to be desired for baristas who like to experiment
- Very easy to maintain and service for screwdrivers
- Good availability of consumables and spare parts at favourable prices online (neighbouring countries!)
Contra
- Especially the wooden handles in black and the plastic frame of the double manometer may be a little weak
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Defective after 2 years of warranty expiry
Rotary knob for hot water defective after 2 years and 1x hot water cover. With such a high-priced machine, parts should become defective when used and not when they are not needed.
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Impressive performances
Ingenious machine, leaves nothing to be desired
Pro
- Fast warm-up time
- Quiet rotary pump
- High temperature and pressure stability
- Shot timer
- Water tank can be mounted on the side
- Steam Power
- Flow Control
- Integrated replaceable water filter
Contra
- Somewhat thin sheet metal
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
A dream
Pro
- Can do everything!
- Looks fantastic!
Good machine that grows with the expertise of users:in
The Lelit Bianca V3 is an excellent choice for coffee lovers who value quality and precision. It offers many advanced functions and outstanding performance that will appeal to home baristas and professionals alike. Despite its higher price and complexity, it offers an excellent investment for those who want to enjoy the perfect espresso.
Pro
- Dual boiler system
- PID temperature control
- Manual paddle
- High-quality workmanship
- Large water tank
- User friendliness
Contra
- Price
- Size
- Warm-up time
- Weight
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Brilliant price/performance - super machine
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Excellent machine - Super coffee
Perfect coffee - Intelligent workmanship - practical that the water tank can be attached to the side. The matching Lelit filters can be optimally attached in the water tank.
Totally well thought-out, ingenious machine. Compared to my previous entry-level machine, simply optimal.
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Super
Pro
- Super coffee
- Valuable machine
Contra
- Nothing so far
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
dream machine for the best espresso
Pro
- does what it should
- visually beautiful and well made
- heats up quickly
Contra
- I can't think of anything right now
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
Super machine - highly recommended
This review was created for a different variant: Bianca V3 (EU plug)
