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Prices and specs last checked Oct 27, 2026 See what changed

Semi-automatic espresso machine

Lelit Mara X

$1,700

Lowest in-stock price we found, checked Oct 27, 2026

A compact E61 heat exchanger with smart temperature management. Brew and steam back to back with very little fuss.

Where to buy

Prices as of Oct 27, 2026; they may have changed, so check the retailer. Links may become affiliate links; as of launch none are. Disclosure.

Specs

Type
Semi-automatic
Heating
Heat exchanger with PID
Temperature control
Electronic (PID)
Warm-up
About 20 min · per Seattle Coffee Gear; Lelit says 24 min
Pump
Vibration pump
Milk steaming
Strong, manual wand
Built-in grinder
No
Portafilter
58 mm
Flow control
Not listed by the maker
Footprint
Medium
Skill level
Intermediate
Upgrade path
Yes
List price (MSRP)
$1,700

From the manufacturer’s page, checked against retailer listings on Oct 27, 2026. How we source specs.

Strengths

  • Excellent steam power
  • Classic E61 group
  • Compact for its class

Trade-offs

  • E61 takes time to heat up
  • Medium footprint

Notable features

  • E61 group
  • PID-managed heat exchanger
  • Brew and steam at the same time

Pairs well with

Ready-made pair

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