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Lelit Mara X (PL62X) vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento

Choose any two espresso machines to see their specs side by side, with the biggest differences listed first.

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Which one is for you?

Choose the Mara X if

  • You'd rather spend £198 less.
  • You mostly drink straight espresso, where an exact brew temperature shows in the taste.
  • You're short of space. It's 22.5cm wide, against 27.4cm.

Choose the Appartamento if

  • Your worktop is shallow. It's 42.5cm deep, against 52cm.

Worked out from the specs below, by the same rules for every pair.

Main differences

  1. The Mara X has PID temperature control; the Appartamento doesn't.
  2. The Mara X is 22.5cm wide; the Appartamento is 27.4cm.
  3. The Mara X is 52cm deep; the Appartamento 42.5cm.

marks the better figure where one is objectively better.

Lelit Mara X (PL62X) compared with Rocket Espresso Appartamento
Mara XAppartamento
Brewing
Heating systemHeat exchangerHeat exchanger
Built-in grinderNoNo
Heat-up timeabout 24 minutes (better)about 25 minutes
Filter basketsNon-pressurisedNon-pressurised
Portafilter size58mm58mm
PID temperature controlYes (better)No
PumpVibrationVibration
Pre-infusionYesYes
Pressure gaugeYesYes
Shot timerNoNo
Milk
Milk frothingManual steam wandManual steam wand
Brew and steam at onceYesYes
Size and capacity
Width22.5cm (better)27.4cm
Height35.5cm (better)36cm
Depth52cm42.5cm (better)
Water tank2.5L2.5L
Weight18.5kg20kg
Extras and ownership
Warranty2 years2 years
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Power1,400W1,350W

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