Compare Machines


	Breville	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$849.95	$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	LCD Screen	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Pro 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	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	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	12 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Mara X, is priced at $1699.95 and is designed for intermediate users, while Machine 2, the Breville Barista Pro, costs $849.95 and is aimed at beginners. Both machines are semi-automatic, catering to varying skill levels and budgets.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Mara X utilizes a lever activation system, heat exchanger boiler, and has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. In contrast, the Breville Barista Pro features an LCD screen activation with a Thermoblock heating element, offering a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Lelit uses an E61 group type with a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, whereas the Breville has a semi-saturated group type and a smaller reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Lelit Mara X include PID control, pre-infusion, and auto shutoff. The Breville Barista Pro also has auto shutoff, pre-infusion, and adds the benefit of an integrated grinder and a shot timer. However, the Lelit offers certain advanced features like concurrent brew steam and steam pressure gauge, which the Breville lacks. Each machine has unique features that cater to the preferences and needs of their intended user base.

Note: Espresso Setup Chris is expirementing with generated summaries for dynamic pages (we have 10,000+ so I can't write for all of them!) If you found this useful, or awful, please shoot me an email with feedback Chris@EspressoSetupBuilder.com. May your shots be perfectly extracted and milk frothy.

Want another coffee?

Take the Quiz

Start Now

For Personalized Recommendations

Discover Machines

Including Breville, Profitec, & Lelit

Discover Grinders

Including Eureka, Baratza, & Niche