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Nuova Simonelli Appia Life 2-Group vs Bialetti Napoletana
| Nuova Simonelli Appia Life 2-Group | Bialetti Napoletana | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Nuova Simonelli | Bialetti |
| Category | Espresso | Filter / Pour-over |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €5,500 | €45 |
| Year | 2017 | 1990 |
| Power | 3300 W | — |
| Weight | 44.0 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Display | lcd | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | volumetric | — |
| Boiler | dual boiler | — |
| Portafilter | — | — |
| Colors | whiteblackstainless | aluminum |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Water source | plumbed | — |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Pump type | rotary | — |
| Max pressure | 9 bar | — |
| Pressure profiling | — | — |
| Pre-infusion | — | — |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Steam wand | professional | — |
| Milk system | — | — |
| Hot water spout | — | — |
| Built-in grinder | — | — |
| Grinder burr | — | — |
| Grinder steps | — | — |
| Method | — | napoletana flip |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | aluminum |
| Electric | — | No |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | Nuova Simonelli Appia Life — a workhorse 2-group commercial machine trusted by coffee shops worldwide. Ergonomic design, soft infusion pre-wetting, and the reliability that comes from decades of commercial espresso manufacturing. | Bialetti Napoletana — the traditional Neapolitan flip drip pot. Heat on stove, flip when steam escapes, and let gravity drip water through the grounds. A pre-moka Neapolitan tradition still loved in southern Italy. |
| Made in | Italy | Italy |