Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X

Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X is alone on 1 specification.

Breville Infuser BES840XLLelit Mara X V2 PL62X
Price
Price$336.50$1,699.95
Who it suits
Best forSomeone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second oneSomeone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine
What sets it apartPID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for
Specifications
Automatic milk frother
Body MaterialStainless steelBrushed stainless steel
Boiler1
Boiler TypeHeat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel
Built in Grinder
Colour OptionsBrushed Stainless Steel, Black, White
Made inItaly
Dimensions225 x 520 x 355 mm
Machine TypeSemi-automatic espresso machineSemi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group
PID controlYes, digital PID temperature control adjustable in two degree stepsTemperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings
Portafilter Size58 mm
Power1650 W1250 W
Pre Infusion
Pressure Gauge
Pressurised Basket
Price NoteLelit's own page shows no price; $1,699.95 is an authorised dealer's price
Pump TypeVibration pump, described by the maker as silent
Ships toUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.
Steam Wand TypeManual steam wandManual multidirectional anti-burn steam wand
Warm-up time1440, published as 24 minutes
Warranty1 year1 year
Water Tank1.7 L2.5 L
Weight7.9 kg18.5 kg