La Marzocco Linea Micra vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X
AheadThe verdict
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X is narrowly ahead, 6.6 to La Marzocco Linea Micra's 6.3. It leads on build quality & durability and maintenance & cleaning.
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X costs $2,800.05 less.
Who each one suits
La Marzocco Linea Micra
Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, steam power & milk texturing.
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, maintenance & cleaning, ease of use & learning curve.
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 | La Marzocco Linea Micra | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 6.4 | 8.7 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 8.5 | 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% | 1.1 | 2.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $4,500.00 | $1,699.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| La Marzocco Linea Micra | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,500.00 | $1,699.95 |
| Best for | Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| App Connected | ✓ | — |
| Body Material | — | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | 2 | 1 |
| Boiler Type | Dual boiler: 0.25 l coffee boiler and 1.6 l steam boiler | Heat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel |
| Brew Activation | Brew paddle working an electric switch | — |
| 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 | Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel, Crème, Light Grey, White, Black, Stainless Steel, Red, Light Blue | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | Italy. La Marzocco USA states Handmade in Florence across its site, though not on this machine's own page | Italy |
| Dimensions | 292 x 457 x 330 (W x D x H), published as 11.5 x 18 x 13 in | 225 x 520 x 355 mm |
| Hot Water Spout | ✓ | — |
| Hx Detail | — | Double probe HX System with thermosyphon circulation, which Lelit describes as patent pending |
| In Box Accessories | 14 g and 17 g baskets, cleaning basket, convex tamper, convertible portafilter, Purocaf cleaning solution, 12 oz pitcher, installation and user guide | 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 dual boiler home espresso machine with an integrated group head, a scaled-down Linea Classic S | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| PID control | Yes, PID with full temperature control, adjustable in the La Marzocco Home app | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Plumbable | Optional; the self-contained 2 l reservoir means plumbing in is not required | — |
| Portafilter Type | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless | — |
| Power | 1600, at 110 V | 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 Type | Rotary vane pump | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual insulated steam wand, cool to the touch | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 300, published as about 5 minutes on La Marzocco's own Linea Mini against Linea Micra comparison rather than on the product page | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | 1, published as a 12 month parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 19.1, published as 42 lb | 18.5 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
La Marzocco Linea Micra
- +Two boilers, a 0.25 l coffee boiler and a 1.6 l steam boiler, so brewing and steaming never compete.
- +PID control with full temperature adjustment, and an integrated group that La Marzocco credits for commercial-grade temperature stability.
- +La Marzocco Home app for temperature, auto-backflush and a daily on and off schedule.
- +A convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless, plus a hot water spout and an insulated steam wand.
- +Nine finishes on La Marzocco's US page, from Stainless Steel and Black to Red, Light Blue and Crème.
- −$4,500.00 is the highest price of any espresso machine on this site, and it does not include a grinder.
- −La Marzocco's US page does not publish pump pressure or a warranty period.
- −Baskets are 14 g and 17 g only, so anyone dosing 18 g or more needs to buy a larger basket.
- −The 0.25 l coffee boiler is small, which suits a home but is not built for making drinks for a crowd back to back.
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
| La Marzocco Linea Micra | Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $4,500.00 | $1,699.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter | Someone ready to learn espresso properly who wants dual-boiler-like steam from a compact heat exchanger machine |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connected | ✓ | — |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | — | Brushed stainless steel |
| Boiler | 2 | 1 |
| Boiler Type | Dual boiler: 0.25 l coffee boiler and 1.6 l steam boiler | Heat exchanger, 1.8 l AISI 316L stainless steel |
| Brew Activation | Brew paddle working an electric switch | — |
| 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 | Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel, Crème, Light Grey, White, Black, Stainless Steel, Red, Light Blue | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black, White |
| Made in | Italy. La Marzocco USA states Handmade in Florence across its site, though not on this machine's own page | Italy |
| Dimensions | 292 x 457 x 330 (W x D x H), published as 11.5 x 18 x 13 in | 225 x 520 x 355 mm |
| Hot Water Spout | ✓ | — |
| Hx Detail | — | Double probe HX System with thermosyphon circulation, which Lelit describes as patent pending |
| In Box Accessories | 14 g and 17 g baskets, cleaning basket, convex tamper, convertible portafilter, Purocaf cleaning solution, 12 oz pitcher, installation and user guide | 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 dual boiler home espresso machine with an integrated group head, a scaled-down Linea Classic S | Semi-automatic heat exchanger espresso machine with an L58E group |
| PID control | Yes, PID with full temperature control, adjustable in the La Marzocco Home app | Temperature configuration button with Warm, Hot and Extra Hot settings |
| Plumbable | Optional; the self-contained 2 l reservoir means plumbing in is not required | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Type | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless | — |
| Power | 1600, at 110 V | 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 Type | Rotary vane pump | Vibration pump, described by the maker as silent |
| Starting Price Note | — | $1,699.95 on Lelit's own US store. Its international page shows no price at all |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual insulated steam wand, cool to the touch | Anti-burn multidirectional steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 300, published as about 5 minutes on La Marzocco's own Linea Mini against Linea Micra comparison rather than on the product page | 1440, published as 24 minutes |
| Warranty | 1, published as a 12 month parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 19.1, published as 42 lb | 18.5 kg |
La Marzocco Linea Micra vs Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X: common questions
Which is better, La Marzocco Linea Micra or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X?
Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X scores 6.6 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. La Marzocco Linea Micra is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is La Marzocco Linea Micra or Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X cheaper?
La Marzocco Linea Micra starts at $4,500.00, and Lelit Mara X V2 PL62X at $1,699.95.
Who is La Marzocco Linea Micra for?
Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter
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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