Lelit

Mara X

$1,700 lowest listed price, as of Oct 27, 2026

A compact E61 heat exchanger with smart temperature management. Brew and steam back to back with very little fuss.

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Where to buy

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Specs

Type: Semi-automatic
Heating: Heat exchanger with PID
Temperature control: Yes (PID/electronic)
Heat-up: Moderate
Milk steaming: Great, manual wand
Built-in grinder: No
Portafilter: 58mm
Flow control: No
Footprint: Medium
Skill level: Intermediate
Upgrade path: Yes
Price tier: C ($1,500–3,000)

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Strengths

Excellent steam power
Classic E61 group
Compact for its class

Trade-offs

E61 takes time to heat up
Medium footprint

Notable features

E61 group
PID-managed heat exchanger
Brew and steam at the same time

Pairs well with

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