Lelit's flagship dual-boiler is built for the home barista who wants to experiment, not just caffeinate. The flow control paddle unlocks pressure profiling and pre-infusion techniques that matter if you're chasing nuance in light roasts, but the steam boiler will make you wait between back-to-back milk drinks, and the 20-minute heat-up means you're either planning ahead or leaving it on. Water level sensors occasionally fail (a magnet fix), and some early V3 units shipped with minor leaks at internal fittings, though warranty typically covers them. If you're upgrading from an entry machine and want a platform that grows with your skill, this delivers. If you need plug-and-play speed or plan to steam for a crowd, keep looking.
The rare dual boiler under two grand that doesn't ask you to choose between workflow and counter space, with programmable preinfusion and a genuinely tunable PID that enthusiasts actually use. The stock steam knob is laughably cheap (plan to replace it), the 15-20 minute warm-up tests your patience, and the looks won't win design awards, but once stable it pulls shots and steams milk simultaneously without complaint or compromise. Buy it if you want real temperature control and dual-boiler capability in a compact footprint; walk if you need E61 aesthetics or can't wait a quarter-hour for your first shot.