Rocket Appartamento vs Lelit Mara X
Quick take: The Lelit Mara X costs $300 less; the Lelit Mara X heats up faster (15 minutes).
| Spec | Rocket Appartamento | Lelit Mara X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $1,400 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,500) | 4.6★ (1,400) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Heat Exchanger | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 72 oz | 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 | 10.2 x 16.7 x 14.2 in | 9.4 x 16.1 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 44 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Rocket Appartamento
- ✓Stunning Italian design
- ✓HX allows simultaneous brew/steam
- ✓Commercial group head
- ✓Built to last
- ✗No PID control
- ✗Heavy
- ✗Temperature surfing required
- ✗No built-in grinder
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