How is the percentage worked out?

We compare the strengths and the specification of each pair of machines with our own similarity model, and where our testers have used both, their verdict is the number you see. The full method is linked at the bottom of the list.

Cheaper alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to the Lelit Anna PL41TEM

Machines that get you most of the same result for less, with what you gain and lose in each.

What makes the Lelit Anna PL41TEM worth having is hands-on control, temperature stability and build quality: that is what any cheaper machine has to reproduce, and the first thing we check in every candidate.

We found 2 cheaper machines; the closest is the Sage Barista Express BES875, which our model places as very close.

Best alternative

Sage Barista Express BES875

Our model places it as very close (no tester verdict yet).

How we are funded

SagePremium
Barista Express BES875 Full review →
Our model places it as very close (no tester verdict yet).
Keeps Temperature stability. Loses Single boiler. Δ score: +0.4
De'LonghiPremium
La Specialista Arte EC9155
Our model places it as related (no tester verdict yet).
Keeps Espresso quality. Loses Single boiler. Δ score: -0.3

Same-tier alternatives

GaggiaProsumer
Classic Evo Pro Full review →
72%Our verdict
Keeps Hands-on control. Loses PID temperature control. Δ score: +0.3

Quick questions

How is the percentage worked out?: We compare the strengths and the specification of each pair of machines with our own similarity model, and where our testers have used both, their verdict is the number you see. The full method is linked at the bottom of the list.

How we test