Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$1699.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the Breville Barista Express Impress and the Lelit Mara X are semi-automatic espresso machines with distinct pricing and target user skill levels. The Barista Express Impress is priced at approximately $899.95, making it more affordable and geared towards beginners, whereas the Lelit Mara X comes with a higher price tag of around $1699.95, suited for intermediate users. This difference in cost highlights the varying complexity and capabilities of each machine.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Barista Express Impress features button activation, utilizes a thermoblock heating element, and has a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. In contrast, the Lelit Mara X operates with lever activation and employs a heat exchanger system, requiring a longer heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes. The Barista Express Impress has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Mara X holds a larger 2.5 liters. Additionally, the group type of the Breville is unspecified, whereas the Mara X features an E61 group type.

Features Comparison

When comparing features, both machines provide essential functions such as auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, and pre-infusion capabilities. The Barista Express Impress includes an integrated grinder and does not have a steam pressure gauge or concurrent brew steam options. On the other hand, the Lelit Mara X offers a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam function, and a no-burn steam wand for safer operation, but lacks an integrated grinder. Both machines have high quality construction with stainless steel bodies, but the Lelit stands out with additional safety and brewing features.

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