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	Lelit	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$780	$1699.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	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: 0.25L	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	2.7 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.2 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Anita is priced at $780 and is designed for beginner users, catering to those new to espresso making. In contrast, the Lelit Mara X comes at a premium price of $1699.95 and targets intermediate users, providing more advanced features and capabilities. Both machines are semi-automatic, but their intended skill levels set them apart significantly.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Lelit Anita operates using a toggle switch activation, features a stainless steel boiler, and has a brew group made of brass with a 0.25-liter capacity. The heat up time for the Anita ranges from 5 to 15 minutes. On the other hand, the Lelit Mara X utilizes a lever activation with a heat exchanger as its primary heating element and a chrome-plated brass brew group. Its heat up time is longer, taking between 15 to 30 minutes, and it holds a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Lelit Anita lacks auto shutoff and has integrated grinder functionality, whereas the Lelit Mara X includes an auto shutoff feature, PID control, and a no-burn steam wand for safety. The Anita has a solenoid valve and a steam wand but does not support concurrent brewing and steaming, unlike the Mara X, which does. Both machines offer hot water access and solenoid valves, making them effective for espresso preparation. However, they differ in their overall features, with the Mara X providing more advanced capabilities suited for a more skilled user.

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