Lelit Mara X vs Lelit Elizabeth
Quick take: The Lelit Mara X costs $100 less; the Lelit Elizabeth heats up faster (12 minutes).
| Spec | Lelit Mara X | Lelit Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,400) | 4.7★ (900) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Heat Exchanger | Dual Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 15 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Unpressurized Only | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 16.1 x 14.6 in | 10.2 x 15.4 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 44 lbs | 37 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
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
Lelit Elizabeth
- ✓Dual boiler at competitive price
- ✓Saturated group head for stability
- ✓Programmable pre-infusion profiles
- ✓Compact for a dual boiler
- ✗Not an E61 (some prefer it)
- ✗1 year warranty
- ✗Heavier than single boilers
- ✗Less aftermarket support than Breville