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	Lelit	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$652	$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	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: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated 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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	No	No
Weight
Weight	7.4 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Grace, is priced at $652 and is designed for beginners, making it an accessible option for those new to espresso making. In contrast, Machine 2, the Lelit Mara X, has a higher price tag of $1,699.95 and targets intermediate users, suggesting a more complex and involved experience.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing capabilities, the Lelit Grace utilizes a button activation system with a primary single boiler heating element that takes approximately 5-15 minutes to heat up. The Lelit Mara X employs a lever activation method and features a heat exchanger, requiring a longer heating time of 15-30 minutes. Both machines have a brew group made from chrome plated brass and a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, yet the Mara X has a larger steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters compared to the Grace's setup.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines include functionality such as auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, and pre-infusion. However, the Lelit Mara X has additional steam pressure gauges, concurrent brewing and steaming capabilities, and an overpressure valve, which may appeal to more experienced users. The Grace offers features like PID control for precise temperature management and shot timers, albeit with a simpler approach overall compared to the Mara X.

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