Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$1599.95	$1699.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 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 Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 0.95L	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Dual Boiler and Lelit Mara X are both semi-automatic espresso machines targeted at intermediate users. The Breville Dual Boiler has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,599.95, while the Lelit Mara X is slightly more expensive at $1,699.95. Both machines offer advanced capabilities suitable for those with some experience in brewing espresso.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Dual Boiler uses a button activation method and features a dual boiler system with a stainless steel construction. It has a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 0.95 liters, along with a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. On the other hand, the Lelit Mara X relies on a lever activation system and employs a heat exchanger with a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, also with a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, but has a longer heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes.

Features Comparison

Both machines are equipped with several key features that enhance user experience. The Breville Dual Boiler includes automatic shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam, PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, but lacks a steam pressure gauge. Conversely, the Lelit Mara X also has automatic shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, and concurrent brew steam, while it features a steam pressure gauge and a no-burn steam wand, but does not include a shot timer or dual PID control.

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