Lelit
Lelit Mara X (PL62X)
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The Mara X is a compact heat-exchanger machine, meaning one large boiler heats both the steam and the brewing water, so you can make a shot and froth milk at the same time. Most machines of this type need some water run off before each shot to cool them, and this one avoids that by controlling the brew temperature at the group head. Lelit says it needs 24 minutes to warm up.
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At a glance
At a glanceWhat's good
- You can brew and steam at the same time, with enough steam for several milk drinks in a row.
- Because temperature is controlled at the group head, shots stay consistent without the cooling flush most heat-exchanger machines need.
- At 22.5cm wide it's narrow for this type of machine, and it has gauges for both brew and steam pressure.
- It comes with three IMS baskets, including one that holds 18–21g of coffee.
Worth knowing
- Lelit quotes 24 minutes to warm up. Many owners put it on a smart plug that switches it on before they get up.
- It's over 50cm deep and needs a deep worktop.
- There's no shot timer, so you'll need to time shots yourself.
- It only takes non-pressurised baskets and needs a good espresso grinder to go with it.
Specifications
SpecificationsBrewing
- How the machine heats water. It decides warm-up time, temperature stability and whether you can steam while brewing.
- Heat exchanger
- A grinder built into the machine. Saves space and money, but you can't upgrade it separately.
- No
- Pressurised baskets forgive pre-ground or uneven coffee. Non-pressurised baskets need freshly, finely ground beans and reward them.
- Non-pressurised
- 58mm is the commercial standard, with the widest choice of baskets and tampers.
- 58mm
- Rotary pumps are quieter and can be plumbed in. Vibration pumps are smaller and cheaper.
- Vibration
- Electronic control that keeps the water at the same temperature for every shot, so the coffee tastes more consistent.
- Yes
- Wets the coffee gently before full pressure, which makes shots more forgiving.
- Yes
- Shows the pressure while the coffee brews, which helps you get the grind right while you're learning.
- Yes
- Times each shot, so you don't need your phone.
- No
- Time from switching on until it's ready to make coffee (the maker's figure).
- about 24 minutes
Milk
- How the machine steams milk.
- Manual steam wand
- Saves waiting when you make several milk drinks in a row.
- Yes
Size and capacity
- How much counter it takes up side to side.
- 22.5cm
- Depth
- 52cm
- Wall cupboards usually sit 45–50cm above the worktop.
- 35.5cm
- Weight
- 18.5kg
- Bigger tanks mean fewer refills.
- 2.5L
Extras and ownership
- Can be plumbed in
- No
- Power
- 1,400W
- Warranty
- 2 years
Specs are from the manufacturer's published information. Hover over or tap a dotted label to see what it means.
Where to buy
Where to buyBrushed stainless steel
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Black with maple wood
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White with maple wood
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Pairs well with
Priced to suit the Lelit Mara X (PL62X) and matched to its look where we can.
Good
Gaggia MDF 55
Silver with red dial
Burr type Flat · Burr size 55mm
You can adjust the grind in very small steps, which espresso needs.
Better
Eureka Atom Specialty 75
Matt Black
Burr type Flat · Burr size 75mm
You can adjust the grind in very small steps, which espresso needs.
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