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	Profitec	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$1599	$1699.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 400 pulls brew water directly from reservoir 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: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.6L	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.8 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes	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	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	21.5 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Mara X and the Profitec Pro 400 are both semi-automatic espresso machines catering to intermediate skill levels. The Lelit Mara X is priced at $1699.95, while the Profitec Pro 400 comes at a slightly lower price of $1599. Both machines are made from stainless steel, contributing to their durability and quality.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation system and feature an E61 group type with a chrome-plated brass brew group. The Lelit Mara X has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, while the Profitec Pro 400 has a slightly smaller capacity of 1.6 liters. The heat-up time for the Lelit Mara X is between 15-30 minutes, compared to the quicker 5-15 minutes of the Profitec Pro 400; both machines use a heat exchanger as the primary heating element.

Features Comparison

Both machines feature several key functionalities including auto shutoff, boiler pressure and steam pressure gauges, and a solenoid valve. They support concurrent brew and steam, pre-infusion, and come with a hot water option and no-burn steam wands. Neither machine includes an integrated grinder, flow control, or smart connectivity, ensuring similar features in that regard.

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