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	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$1099.95	$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	Touch Screen	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch 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	Yes	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	No	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

The Breville Barista Touch, priced at $1,099.95, is designed for beginners, making it an approachable option for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, the Lelit Mara X comes with a higher price tag of $1,699.95 and caters to intermediate users who may have more experience and preferences in espresso preparation. Both machines are categorized as semi-automatic, providing a balance of manual control and automated features.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch offers touch screen activation and utilizes a Thermoblock heating element with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters and a portafilter size of 54 mm. On the other hand, the Lelit Mara X features lever activation with a Heat Exchanger heating element, requiring a longer heat-up time between 15 to 30 minutes. It has a larger water reservoir capacity at 2.5 liters, along with a portafilter size of 58 mm and an E61 group type.

Features Comparison

When looking at key features, the Breville Barista Touch comes equipped with an integrated grinder, PID control, and pre-infusion functionality but lacks a boiler pressure gauge. It also includes auto shutoff and a steam wand with no burn technology. In contrast, the Lelit Mara X includes both boiler and steam pressure gauges, as well as a concurrent brew and steam feature. While the Lelit lacks an integrated grinder, it compensates with an over-pressure valve and offers similar auto shutoff and pre-infusion features.

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