Cafelat Robot vs Wacaco Picopresso
The Wacaco Picopresso scores higher overall (71 to 63), but the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on portability and build and reliability.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Cafelat Robot if
you drink straight espresso, make one or a pair of shots at a time, own a capable espresso grinder and like the idea of learning pressure by hand.
Pick the Wacaco Picopresso if
you already own a good espresso grinder and want proper shots in a hotel room, a campsite with a stove or a kitchen with no space for a machine.
Aspect by aspect
| 7.5 | Shot quality | 7.6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Ease and workflow | 3.9 | ||
| 7.0 | Build and reliability | 8.1 | ||
| 3.8 | Portability | 8.2 | ||
| 7.1 | Value | 7.5 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Portability: the Wacaco Picopresso scores 8.2 to the Cafelat Robot's 3.8.
- Build and reliability: the Wacaco Picopresso scores 8.1 to the Cafelat Robot's 7.0.
- Value: the Wacaco Picopresso scores 7.5 to the Cafelat Robot's 7.1.
The details
| Cafelat Robot | Wacaco Picopresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cafelat | Manufacturer | Wacaco |
| Manual Lever | Lever type | — |
| 7.4 lb | Weight | 0.77 lb |
| $518 (list price at Prima Coffee) | Price | $129.90 (MSRP) |
