Lelit Mara X vs Lelit Victoria
Quick take: The Lelit Victoria costs $400 less; the Lelit Victoria heats up faster (6 minutes).
| Spec | Lelit Mara X | Lelit Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,400 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1,400) | 4.6★ (160) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Heat Exchanger | Single Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 15 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Unpressurized Only | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 16.1 x 14.6 in | 9 x 10.75 x 15 in |
| Weight | 44 lbs | 25 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 Victoria
- ✓Ready to brew in about 6 minutes - far faster than E61 machines
- ✓58mm portafilter opens up the full range of standard accessories
- ✓Programmable pre-infusion and auto-backflush are rare under $1,000
- ✓Slim 9-inch width fits apartment counters
- ✗Single boiler means waiting between brewing and steaming
- ✗Small 0.3L boiler limits steam power for back-to-back milk drinks
- ✗Only 1 year warranty
- ✗No shot timer built into the display