Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$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 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus 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	No	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	No	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	5.4 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Mara X is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $1,699.95 and is designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus is available at a much lower price point of $499.95 and is targeted towards beginners. Both machines are crafted by reputable brands, but they cater to distinct customer needs based on skill and budget.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Mara X utilizes a lever activation system, a heat exchanger as the primary heating element, and has a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the Breville Bambino Plus operates with a button activation and features a thermoblock as its heating element, boasting a rapid heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Mara X employs an E61 group type and has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, compared to the Bambino Plus which has none. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and draw water from a reservoir, but their reservoir capacities vary; the Mara X holds 2.5 liters while the Bambino Plus has a capacity of 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

The Lelit Mara X includes several advanced features such as PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand with no burn technology. It also has gauges for boiler and steam pressure and is capable of concurrent brewing and steaming. Conversely, the Breville Bambino Plus also offers PID control and pre-infusion, but it lacks pressure gauges and concurrent brewing capabilities. Both machines come with auto shutoff functionality, but the Breville model does not include certain features present in the Lelit, such as an integrated grinder, hot water functions, or an over-pressure valve.

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