Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X
AheadThe verdict
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X is narrowly ahead, 6.6 to Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine's 6.5. It leads on shot quality & extraction and build quality & durability.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine costs $1,250.95 less.
Who each one suits
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
Scores higher on 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, build quality & durability, steam power & milk texturing.
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 | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 9.5 | 2.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $449.00 | $1,699.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 | $1,699.95 |
| Best for | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| What sets it apart | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has | — |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | — | 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 |
| Colour Options | — | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Dimensions | 203 x 241 x 361 mm | 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 | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| PID control | — | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter | 58 mm |
| Power | — | 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, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum | — |
| Pump Type | — | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Serviceability | The maker lists it as self serviceable | — |
| 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. | — |
| Solenoid Valve | Commercial three-way solenoid valve | — |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Commercial steam wand | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Warm-up time | — | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2.1 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | — | 18.5 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
- +A commercial three-way solenoid valve, which releases pressure so the puck comes out dry
- +A 58mm stainless commercial portafilter and a commercial steam wand
- +Gaggia lists it as self serviceable, made in Italy, with a 2.1 litre tank
- +9 bar published as extraction pressure rather than a pump maximum
- −No built-in grinder
- −$449 buys no automation at all: every part of the shot is manual
- −No warranty term, wattage or weight is published
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
| Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $449.00 | $1,699.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| What sets it apart | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | — | 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 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | — | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | Italy | Italy |
| Dimensions | 203 x 241 x 361 mm | 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 | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| PID control | — | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter | 58 mm |
| Power | — | 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, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum | — |
| Pump Type | — | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Serviceability | The maker lists it as self serviceable | — |
| 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. | — |
| Solenoid Valve | Commercial three-way solenoid valve | — |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Commercial steam wand | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Warm-up time | — | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2.1 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | — | 18.5 kg |
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X: common questions
Which is better, Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X?
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X scores 6.6 against 6.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is still ahead on value for money.
Is Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X cheaper?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine starts at $449.00, and Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X at $1,699.95.
Who is Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine for?
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
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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