Breville Dual Boiler vs Lelit Mara X
Quick take: The Lelit Mara X costs $100 less; the Breville Dual Boiler heats up faster (10 minutes).
| Spec | Breville Dual Boiler | Lelit Mara X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $1,400 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (2,500) | 4.6★ (1,400) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Dual Boiler | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 14.6 x 15.4 in | 9.4 x 16.1 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Breville Dual Boiler
- ✓True dual boiler for simultaneous brew/steam
- ✓Excellent temperature stability
- ✓Adjustable pre-infusion
- ✓Great for workflow
- ✗No built-in grinder
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Complex for beginners
- ✗Large and heavy
Lelit Mara X
- ✓Eliminates HX temperature surfing
- ✓Compact for an E61 machine
- ✓Great steam power
- ✓Good value for E61 HX
- ✗Single boiler capacity limits back-to-back drinks
- ✗E61 warm-up time
- ✗No flow control without mod
- ✗1 year warranty