Lelit Bianca V3 vs Lelit Mara X
Quick take: The Lelit Mara X costs $1,400 less; the Lelit Mara X heats up faster (15 minutes).
| Spec | Lelit Bianca V3 | Lelit Mara X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,800 | $1,400 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (1,100) | 4.6★ (1,400) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Dual Boiler | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | Plumbable + 84 oz tank | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 20 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Unpressurized Only | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Purists | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 11.4 x 16.9 x 15 in | 9.4 x 16.1 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 55 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Lelit Bianca V3
- ✓Flow control opens up pressure profiling
- ✓Dual boiler with E61 group head
- ✓Plumbable option
- ✓Beautiful walnut accents
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Very heavy
- ✗Long warm-up time
- ✗Flow control has steep learning curve
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