De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X
The verdict
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo and Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X score the same, 6.6 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo costs $1,000 less.
Who each one suits
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine
Scores higher on build quality & durability, ease of use & learning curve, value for money.
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 shot quality & extraction, workflow & ergonomics.
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 | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.6 | 2.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $699.95 | $1,699.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.95 | $1,699.95 |
| Best for | A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| What sets it apart | Cold extraction in under five minutes, a feature no other espresso machine here has | — |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | Thermoblock. De'Longhi does not publish how many | Heat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel |
| 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 | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cold Brew | ✓ | — |
| Colour Options | Metal, the only finish De'Longhi lists | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Cup clearance | 113, published as 4.45 in | — |
| Dimensions | 285 x 365 x 403 mm | 225 x 520 x 355 mm |
| Display Type | ✕ | — |
| Grind steps | De'Longhi's own page gives two different answers, 8 and 15, and does not resolve them | — |
| Hx Detail | — | Double probe HX System with thermosyphon circulation, which Lelit describes as patent pending |
| In Box Accessories | A barista toolkit | 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 with an integrated grinder | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| Maker Claim | De'Longhi styles itself the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker, footnoted to an unnamed independent research institute for full year 2025 | — |
| PID control | — | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1600 W | 1250 W |
| Pre Infusion | — | ✓ |
| Preset Recipes | 4 | — |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | — | ✕ |
| Price Note | — | Lelit's own page shows no price; $1,699.95 is an authorised dealer's price |
| Pump pressure | 15, with what De'Longhi calls 9 bar of high pressure during extraction after a low pressure pre-infusion | — |
| Pump Type | — | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Sca Note | De'Longhi states the cold extraction technology was developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. That is a collaboration on a feature and not an SCA certification of the machine, so none is recorded | — |
| 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. | — |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual, which De'Longhi calls a commercial-style steam wand | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Temperature Control | 3 infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control | — |
| Warm-up time | — | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 1.66, published as 56.13 oz | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 11.7, published as 25.8 lb | 18.5 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
- +Cold brew in under five minutes, from a function De'Longhi developed with the Specialty Coffee Association.
- +Three infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control.
- +A manual steam wand, so microfoam and latte art are genuinely possible.
- +A dosing and tamping guide in the box, which is the step beginners get wrong.
- +1600 watts and a 56 oz tank, in a machine 14.4 inches wide.
- −De'Longhi's own page says 8 grind settings in one place and 15 in another, and never resolves it.
- −No portafilter diameter is published, so you cannot check accessory fitment before buying.
- −No bean hopper capacity and no heat-up time are published.
- −One finish only, and no display: control is by button and dial.
- −The machine is sold under two SKUs at the same price and one of them is out of stock.
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
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699.95 | $1,699.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| What sets it apart | Cold extraction in under five minutes, a feature no other espresso machine here has | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | Thermoblock. De'Longhi does not publish how many | Heat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel |
| 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 | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cold Brew | ✓ | — |
| Colour Options | Metal, the only finish De'Longhi lists | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Cup clearance | 113, published as 4.45 in | — |
| Dimensions | 285 x 365 x 403 mm | 225 x 520 x 355 mm |
| Display Type | ✕ | — |
| Grind steps | De'Longhi's own page gives two different answers, 8 and 15, and does not resolve them | — |
| Hx Detail | — | Double probe HX System with thermosyphon circulation, which Lelit describes as patent pending |
| In Box Accessories | A barista toolkit | 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 with an integrated grinder | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| Maker Claim | De'Longhi styles itself the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker, footnoted to an unnamed independent research institute for full year 2025 | — |
| PID control | — | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1600 W | 1250 W |
| Pre Infusion | — | ✓ |
| Preset Recipes | 4 | — |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | — | ✕ |
| Price Note | — | Lelit's own page shows no price; $1,699.95 is an authorised dealer's price |
| Pump pressure | 15, with what De'Longhi calls 9 bar of high pressure during extraction after a low pressure pre-infusion | — |
| Pump Type | — | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Sca Note | De'Longhi states the cold extraction technology was developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. That is a collaboration on a feature and not an SCA certification of the machine, so none is recorded | — |
| 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. | — |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual, which De'Longhi calls a commercial-style steam wand | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Temperature Control | 3 infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control | — |
| Warm-up time | — | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 1.66, published as 56.13 oz | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 11.7, published as 25.8 lb | 18.5 kg |
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X?
Both score 6.6 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo leads on build quality & durability, and Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X on shot quality & extraction.
Is De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X cheaper?
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo starts at $699.95, and Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X at $1,699.95.
Who is De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo for?
A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine
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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