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Lelit PL82T review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Type:?Water Container Capacity:2.5 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:yesAutomatic Milk Frother:no

Lelit PL82T Review: Compare 75 technical specifications, 1 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Lelit PL82T
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

45%

7.1

Technical score

20%

7.1

Reviews score

15%

8.4

List score

10%

7.1

Sentiment score

10%

7.1

User score

▲Better than 75% of coffee machines
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Performance

25%

5.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.2

Features

15%

7.8

Design

▲Better than 79%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 63% of models

7.1

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 63%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models

7.1

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.9

Rating

30%

7.3

Popularity

▼Worse than 65%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
▲Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine Lelit PL82T

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

35%

7.7

Performance

25%

5.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.2

Features

15%

7.8

Design

7.1
Reviews score
7.1
User score
7.1
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.1
Power
1,200 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,200 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 71.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 2.4% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
2.5 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 2.5 L in its water tank, which is larger than 95.9% of coffee machines and equal to that of 1.9% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 13.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 56.3% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 48% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
?
Works with Capsules
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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Water Level Indicator
yes
This coffee machine has a water level indicator. 37.9% of coffee machines have a water level indicator.
Water Filter
?
Descaling Program
no
This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme. 69% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
no
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 61.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
Stainless Steel
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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Lelit PL82T vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • 1.25 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2.5 L vs 1.25 L).
    2.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 30.7% of coffee machines have one.
  • 90 g larger bean hopper
    This coffee machine holds more coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (350 g vs 260 g).
    350 g vs 260 g
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has PID temperature control
    This coffee machine has PID temperature control, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.4% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • 7 mm wider portafilter
    This coffee machine features a wider, commercial-standard portafilter than the average coffee machine (58 mm vs 51 mm).
    58.00 mm vs 51.00 mm
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • 6.8% better value for money
    Lelit PL82T has better value for money than the average coffee machine (8.12 vs 7.6).
    8.12 vs 7.61
  • 1.25 L larger water tank
    This coffee machine has a larger water reservoir than the average coffee machine (2.5 L vs 1.25 L).
    2.5 L vs 1.25 L
  • Has a built-in coffee grinder
    This coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, while the average coffee machine does not. 30.7% of coffee machines have one.
  • 90 g larger bean hopper
    This coffee machine holds more coffee beans in its hopper than the average coffee machine (350 g vs 260 g).
    350 g vs 260 g
  • Has PID temperature control
    This coffee machine has PID temperature control, while the average coffee machine does not. 6.4% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • Has a pressure gauge
    This coffee machine has a pressure gauge, while the average coffee machine does not. 7.4% of coffee machines have a pressure gauge.
  • Has a cup warmer
    This coffee machine has a cup warmer, while the average coffee machine does not. 38% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 7 mm wider portafilter
    This coffee machine features a wider, commercial-standard portafilter than the average coffee machine (58 mm vs 51 mm).
    58.00 mm vs 51.00 mm
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 200 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,200 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,400 W
  • 4.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.1 vs 7.4
  • 7.8% lower sentiment score
    7.1 vs 7.7
  • 6.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.9

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 7.6
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 4.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 8.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (8.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.2. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.1 vs 7.4
  • 7.8% lower sentiment score
    7.1 vs 7.7
  • 6.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.9

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 7.6
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 200 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (1,200 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,400 W
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • Fixed cup clearance
    This coffee machine does not have adjustable cup clearance, while the average coffee machine does. 67.5% of coffee machines have this feature.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Quentin Deniau Café
≈ estimated
14/09/2020
Comparison · espresso machine against Chemex filter brewing
Verdict
Lelit PL82T wins overall for flavour and skill-building, though it is a much larger investment.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lelit PL82T

  • The built-in grinder saves a separate machine on the counter.
  • The 350 g bean container means fewer refills.
  • The PID controller helps keep the water temperature steady.
  • The pressure gauge shows the pressure during each shot.
  • A 2.5 L water tank means fewer trips to the tap.
  • The two-cup function makes two drinks at once.

What customers don't like about Lelit PL82T

  • It costs much more to set up than a simple filter machine.
  • There is no automatic milk frother, so milk takes practice at the steam wand.
  • It needs more care than a push-button machine.
  • Good results often need extra accessories on top of the machine.
  • There is no descaling program, so descaling is up to you.

Verdict

A 350 g bean container and a built-in grinder are what set the Lelit PL82T apart for home espresso. The 58 mm portafilter and the pressure gauge let you watch what happens in each shot, which is a real help when you are learning. The PID controller helps keep the water at a steady temperature from shot to shot. A 2.5 L water tank and the two-cup function are handy when you make drinks for two. Milk is done by hand with the steam wand, and that takes practice. The total spend is much larger than a filter setup, and it needs more care. Good results often need extra accessories on top of the machine. It suits someone who enjoys the craft and is happy to spend time on each cup.

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