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	Lelit	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1699.95	$1849
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 0.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Eco Brass
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	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
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	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	19 kg	18 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

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Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Mara X, is priced at $1,699.95 and designed for intermediate skill levels. Machine 2, the Profitec Pro 300, has a slightly higher price of $1,849 and is also targeted at intermediate users. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, making them suitable for users looking to develop their espresso-making skills without the complexity of fully automatic machines.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Mara X utilizes a lever activation system with a heat exchanger as the primary heating element. It features a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. The Profitec Pro 300, on the other hand, activates via a toggle switch and employs a dual boiler system, with a steam boiler capacity of 0.8 liters and a slightly larger water reservoir capacity of 2.8 liters, also with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. Both machines use a vibration pump and have a brew group made from chrome-plated brass.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Lelit Mara X include auto shutoff, PID control, and a steam pressure gauge, while it lacks a shot timer. The Profitec Pro 300 shares similar features like auto shutoff and PID control but includes a shot timer, which can aid users in timing their extractions. Both machines have solid features that cater to intermediate users, such as hot water functionality, steam wands, no-burn wands, and overpressure valves, though they differ slightly in their individual feature sets.

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