Breville Barista Pro vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X
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The verdict
Breville Barista Pro is the better buy on our scoring, 7.6 to Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X's 6.6. It leads on shot quality & extraction and maintenance & cleaning.
Breville Barista Pro costs $850 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Barista Pro
Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, maintenance & cleaning, ease of use & learning curve.
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X
Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine
Scores higher on build quality & durability.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Breville Barista Pro | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.4 | 2.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $849.95 | $1,699.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Pro | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | $849.95 | $1,699.95 |
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| What sets it apart | ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds and integrates Baratza European precision conical burrs with 30 grind settings in a single countertop unit. | — |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Heat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Brew Modes | — | Two, selected by a mode button: Xmode coffee and Xmode steam. Lelit names them and does not publish what each one does |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, an Aboriginal Culinary Journey | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | — | 225 x 520 x 355 mm |
| Hx Detail | — | Double probe HX System with thermosyphon circulation, which Lelit describes as patent pending |
| In Box Accessories | — | Four IMS filters: a 9 to 11 g single, a 14 to 18 g double, an 18 to 21 g double and a blind filter for backflushing |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| PID control | Yes | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Power | 1680 W | 1250 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | ✕ |
| Price Note | — | Lelit's own page shows no price; $1,699.95 is an authorised dealer's price |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | — |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 18.5 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Barista Pro
- +A 3-second warm-up from the ThermoJet system, against roughly 120 seconds on the Mattino
- +A 30-setting hardened steel conical grinder, PID, and an LCD shot clock
- +Low pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar extraction, with single and dual-wall baskets and a bottomless option available
- +A 2 litre tank and a two-year warranty
- −$849.95 against a $699.99 median
- −A manual steam wand, where the Barista Touch at $987.99 automates it
- −Not plumbable, so the tank is filled by hand
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X
- +A 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel heat exchanger boiler, so brewing and steaming are both ready without waiting between them.
- +Warm, Hot and Extra Hot temperature settings on one button, simple enough to use from day one.
- +IMS precision baskets for single, double and 18 to 21 g doses, plus a blind basket for cleaning.
- +Double manometer showing pump and steam pressure, and mechanical pre-infusion.
- +Brushed stainless steel body, made in Italy, in a compact 225 mm wide footprint.
- −Lelit states a 24 minute warm-up, far longer than a thermoblock or ThermoJet machine.
- −No grinder, so a capable espresso grinder has to be budgeted on top.
- −An authorised dealer lists a 1 year warranty, shorter than the 2 years common on automatic machines, and Lelit's page does not state one.
- −Three temperature positions rather than a numeric readout, which limits fine control.
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Barista Pro | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $849.95 | $1,699.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| What sets it apart | ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds and integrates Baratza European precision conical burrs with 30 grind settings in a single countertop unit. | — |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Heat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Brew Modes | — | Two, selected by a mode button: Xmode coffee and Xmode steam. Lelit names them and does not publish what each one does |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, an Aboriginal Culinary Journey | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | — | 225 x 520 x 355 mm |
| Hx Detail | — | Double probe HX System with thermosyphon circulation, which Lelit describes as patent pending |
| In Box Accessories | — | Four IMS filters: a 9 to 11 g single, a 14 to 18 g double, an 18 to 21 g double and a blind filter for backflushing |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| PID control | Yes | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Power | 1680 W | 1250 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | ✕ |
| Price Note | — | Lelit's own page shows no price; $1,699.95 is an authorised dealer's price |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | — |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 18.5 kg |
Breville Barista Pro vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Pro or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X?
Breville Barista Pro scores 7.6 against 6.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X is still ahead on build quality & durability.
Is Breville Barista Pro or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X cheaper?
Breville Barista Pro starts at $849.95, and Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X at $1,699.95.
Who is Breville Barista Pro for?
Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time
Who is Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X for?
Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine
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