Comparing Lelit’s PL053 and PL043 models

Lelit PL043, Welcome

It seems that many of you still want to know more about the technical differences between Lelit’s PL053 an PL043 Coffee Grinder models.

Lelit Coffee grinder PL043

Lelit Coffee grinder PL043

The newer model, the PL043, exhibits the graduated wheel for the world to see, which makes finding the best grinding setting a very easy thing to do. The PL043 is visually more contemporary. It would be a good choice for having something enjoyable to look at on the counter of the kitchen for years to come because it’s easy on the eyes. It could possibly be a long time before the PL043 begins to look dated.

Of course, I’m talking about aesthetics when I mention the PL043 model’s contemporary look. Aesthetics are vulnerable to personal and popular taste. Your preferences are your own.
The main difference between Lelit’s PL053 and PL043 Coffee Grinder models is that the PL043 model is easier to use and looks more contemporary. Lelit claims that both models are stepless but outside experts on coffee machines disagree since numbers
are still set by pressing down the switch on the PL043 model.

Lelit PL053 Coffee Grinder

Lelit PL053 Coffee Grinder

I really appreciate the e-mail questions I’m getting, I really do, but I’m afraid that this will be the last time I answer questions about the differences between the two models on the blog. There’s a comprehensive section in the FAQ that covers today’s topic. There’s some new information in today’s blog post, which is why I’ve decided to post on the matter today.

In my next entry, I’ll be talking about the differences between the most commonly used coffea plants whose beans are used to make coffee. I can’t promise that it’ll be a thriller, but I can promise that’ll it’ll be informative.

12 Comments

12 Comments

  1. Linda Jardee  •  Jan 22, 2010 @7:04 pm

    Still confused about PL43 & 53, 43 is easier to find grind?? But have to press on switch on PL43 which is more difficult then turning knob to find grind on PL53? You say to look to FAQ for more info. Cannot find FAQ. Help, thanks, L. Jardee

  2. Lucy  •  Jan 24, 2010 @6:40 pm

    Both 53 and 43 are easy to use. With 43 model you just press the knob down while you turn the wheel. Lelit suggest to use setting #3 ( the default one) for espresso. To get the finer grind you do not have to turn it to #2 or #1, just make a few steps down between #3 and #2. Remember, this grinder is designed specifically for espresso. I would suggest to follow the manufacturer recommendations in order to be on the safe side

  3. Thomas Deem  •  Apr 23, 2010 @7:24 pm

    Hi, I just got the PL043. The thing that confuses me in that the whole rotating gear can rotate around multiple times (ie there are two “#3″ settings. If you rotate it all the way to the right to tighten it, it will stop at zero. So I am assuming this is the starting point. Turning it to the left you can set it at “3″ and then set it at “3″ again. Is the Manufacturer recommendation the first #3 or the second #3?

    Thank you, Tom Deem

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