Choose by how you drink coffee, not by the finish.
Not sure? Most people who want a La Pavoni lever should start with the Professional.
Check price on AmazonBest first lever
The smallest La Pavoni lever. One small boiler for brewing and steaming, no gauge, and the most direct way into a manual lever.
More shots per fill
The Europiccola's lever and group on a boiler twice the size, with a pressure gauge. The better daily lever for milk drinks or two people.
Gauge on the group
A Professional-size lever with a pressure gauge and a temperature strip on the group, so you can see what the shot is doing as you pull.
Brass finish
The Esperto Abile in brass. Same group gauge, temperature strip and competition kit, with a brass boiler on a chrome base.
Sculpted base
La Pavoni's classic lever on a curved base inspired by violin maker Antonio Stradivari. Sold in 8-cup and 16-cup sizes.
For milk drinks
La Pavoni's dual boiler pump machine. Separate brew and steam boilers with PID control, an E61 group, a rotary pump and three gauges.
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| Spec | Europiccola | Professional | Esperto Abile | Esperto Competente | Stradivari | Botticelli Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US model codes | EPBB-8 (black base), EPC-8 (chrome), EPW-8 (chrome with wood) | PC-16 (chrome), PBB-16 (black base), PCW-16 (wood), PB-16 (copper and brass), PG-16 (brass) | - | - | ESC-8 and ESW-8 (8-cup), PSC-16 and PSW-16 (16-cup) | - |
| Boiler capacity | 0.8 L per La Pavoni. US sources list 20 oz (manual) or 27 oz (importer). | 1.6 L per La Pavoni. US sources list 38 oz (manual, Amazon) or 54 oz (importer). | 38 oz per the US importer. The Amazon listing says 54 oz. Rated for 16 cups. | 38 oz, rated for 16 cups | 20 oz on the 8-cup, 38 oz on the 16-cup (US importer). La Pavoni lists 1.6 L for the EU 16-cup. | - |
| Cups per fill | 8 two-ounce cups (manufacturer figure) | 16 two-ounce cups (manufacturer figure) | - | - | 8 (ESC-8, ESW-8) or 16 (PSC-16, PSW-16) | - |
| Boiler | Brass, chrome-plated outside, nickel-plated inside | Brass, nickel-plated inside. The PB-16 has a lacquered copper boiler. | Brass (La Pavoni), nickel-plated (US importer) | - | Solid brass, chrome plated (16-cup) | - |
| Basket size | About 51mm (Millennium, made after 2000). Older machines use about 49mm. | About 51mm (Millennium, made after 2000). Older machines use about 49mm. | - | - | - | - |
| Pressure gauge | None listed on the standard model (sight glass only). The Special Edition EPC-8SB adds one. | Yes, on the boiler. The US manual says it should top out at 0.7 to 0.8 bar and never pass 1 bar. | - | - | Yes on the 16-cup. Not stated for the 8-cup. | - |
| Power | 110V, 1000W (one importer page lists 950W for the wood version) | 110V, 1000W (some importer pages list 950W) | 110V, 1000W (US importer). EU model 950W. | 120V, 1000W (Amazon); 110V, 1000W (importer) | 110V, 1000W (importer). Amazon lists 950W for the ESC-8. | 120V, 2380W, NEMA 5-20P plug (US version) |
| Heat-up time | About 5 to 6 minutes | About 6 to 7 minutes | - | - | - | - |
| Size and weight | 11 x 7 x 12 in, 15 lb (US manual) | 11 x 7 x 12 in, 17 lb (US manual). La Pavoni lists 490 mm tall for the EU model. | 12 x 7 x 15 in, 17 lb (Amazon) | - | 12 in tall, 17 lb (importer, both sizes). Amazon lists 14 lb for the ESC-8. | 300 x 450 x 415 mm (W x D x H), 31 kg |
| In the box | Portafilter, one- and two-cup filters, tamper, measuring spoon, automatic milk foamer | Portafilter, one- and two-cup filters, tamper, measuring spoon | Competition baskets (9g, 16g, 20g), bottomless and double portafilters, stainless tamper | Competition baskets (9g, 16g, 20g), bottomless and double portafilters, stainless tamper | - | Blind, 16g and 20g competition baskets, double spouted and "Fascino" filter holders, stainless tamper, brush, plumbing hoses |
| US warranty | 1 year from the US importer | 1 year from the US importer | 1 year (the importer's policy for all electric products) | 1 year (the importer's policy for all electric products) | 1 year from the US importer | 1 year per Coffeeionado. Another retailer states 2 years. |
| US model code | - | - | ESPAB-16 (chrome boiler and base) | ESPCO-16 (brass boiler, chrome base) | - | LPSBSS13US (EU model LPSBSS03EU) |
| Group temperature | - | - | Temperature strip on the group head | Temperature indicator on the group | - | - |
| Gauges | - | - | - | Group pressure gauge and boiler gauge | - | Group, pump and boiler gauges, plus adjustable brew pressure (BPPC) |
