Lelit Anna PL41TEM vs Breville Barista Pro BES878
As of July 28, 2026, the Lelit Anna PL41TEM ($480) is about $370 cheaper than the Breville Barista Pro BES878 ($850).
Both are prosumer-tier machines, so neither is a clear step up — pick on boiler design and features rather than prestige. The Lelit Anna PL41TEM uses a single boiler while the Breville Barista Pro BES878 uses a fast-heating thermoblock; that drives how fast it heats and whether you can steam and brew at once. At today's prices the Lelit Anna PL41TEM saves you about $370 (77.1%), a meaningful gap worth weighing against the features above. The Breville Barista Pro BES878 is MAP-priced (everyone lists the same number), while the Lelit Anna PL41TEM shows real retailer variation — it can be worth waiting for a dip. Remember the all-in cost: the Breville Barista Pro BES878 has a built-in grinder (ready to brew near $970), whereas the Lelit Anna PL41TEM needs a separate grinder, pushing a complete setup to about $979.
Price history
Key differences
- Boiler / architecture: Lelit Anna PL41TEM — semi-auto single boiler PID; Breville Barista Pro BES878 — semi-auto ThermoJet
- MSRP: Lelit Anna PL41TEM — $600; Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $900
- Current price: Lelit Anna PL41TEM — $480; Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $850 (77.1% gap)
- Retailer spread: Lelit Anna PL41TEM — 45.8%; Breville Barista Pro BES878 — 0%
- Built-in grinder: Lelit Anna PL41TEM — no; Breville Barista Pro BES878 — yes
- Complete setup from: Lelit Anna PL41TEM — $979; Breville Barista Pro BES878 — $970
| Lelit Anna PL41TEM | Breville Barista Pro BES878 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest now | $479.95 | $849.95 |
| Cheapest at | seattlecoffeegear | wholelattelove |
| MSRP | $600 | $900 |
| Savings | save $120 vs MSRP | save $50 vs MSRP |
| Tier | prosumer | prosumer |
| Type | semi-auto single boiler PID | semi-auto ThermoJet |
| Retailers tracked | 3 | 1 |
| Price spread | 45.8% (high dispersion) | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) |
| Complete setup from | $979 | $970 |
Which is cheaper, the Lelit Anna PL41TEM or the Breville Barista Pro BES878?
The Lelit Anna PL41TEM is cheaper at $480, about $370 less than the Breville Barista Pro BES878 at $850 (as of July 28, 2026).
How big is the price difference between the Lelit Anna PL41TEM and Breville Barista Pro BES878?
About $370 (77.1%) at today's prices — the Lelit Anna PL41TEM is $480 and the Breville Barista Pro BES878 is $850.
Is the Lelit Anna PL41TEM or Breville Barista Pro BES878 better for a beginner?
They're both prosumer-tier, so neither is a clear beginner pick over the other — choose on boiler type (semi-auto single boiler PID vs semi-auto ThermoJet) and price.
Does either the Lelit Anna PL41TEM or Breville Barista Pro BES878 have a built-in grinder?
The Breville Barista Pro BES878 has a built-in grinder; the Lelit Anna PL41TEM does not, so you'll need a separate grinder (a complete setup runs about $979).
Prices last updated July 28, 2026. The cheaper pick is highlighted; “complete setup” adds a recommended grinder + essentials (see each product’s setup builder). Confirm the final price at the retailer.