Coffee machine comparison
Editorially reviewed 2026-08-01. Objective fields are tied to the source record for each machine.
At a glance
Essential specifications
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Machine category
- Lelit Elizabeth
- semi-automatic
- Lelit Mara X
- semi-automatic
Product lifecycle
- Lelit Elizabeth
- current
- Lelit Mara X
- current
Built-in grinder
- Lelit Elizabeth
- No
- Lelit Mara X
- No
Adjustable brew temperature
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Brew and steam together
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Manufacturer-stated heat-up
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- 24 min
Width
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 320 mm
- Lelit Mara X
- 225 mm
Depth
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 380 mm
- Lelit Mara X
- 520 mm
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Lelit Elizabeth
Lelit Mara X
FeatureLelit ElizabethLelit Mara X
Identity and design
Manufacturer
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Lelit
- Lelit Mara X
- Lelit
Model number
- Lelit Elizabeth
- PL92T
- Lelit Mara X
- PL62X
Introduced
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 2018
- Lelit Mara X
- 2020
Housing material
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Brushed stainless steel
- Lelit Mara X
- Brushed stainless steel
Colour options
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Brushed stainless steel, Black, White
Milk system
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Manual steam wand
- Lelit Mara X
- Anti-burn multidirectional manual steam wand
Controls
- Lelit Elizabeth
- LCC OLED display and illuminated buttons
- Lelit Mara X
- Brew lever, rotary valves, and temperature/mode buttons
App connectivity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- No
User profiles
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- 0
Portafilter diameter
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 58 mm
- Lelit Mara X
- 58 mm
Tamping
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Manual
- Lelit Mara X
- Manual
Removable water tank
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Grinder type
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not applicable
- Lelit Mara X
- Not applicable
Grinder settings
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not applicable
- Lelit Mara X
- Not applicable
Bean-hopper capacity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not applicable
- Lelit Mara X
- Not applicable
Automatic drink presets
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- None - manual preparation
Pre-infusion
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Selectable milk-temperature setting
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- No
Two-cup brewing
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Hot-water outlet
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Manual hot-milk preparation
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Milk frothing without brewing
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
Water-filter support
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- 35 L in-tank water-softener filter included
Boiler type
- Lelit Elizabeth
- dual-boiler
- Lelit Mara X
- heat-exchanger
Boiler material
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Brass brew boiler and AISI316L stainless-steel steam boiler
- Lelit Mara X
- AISI316L stainless steel
Number of boilers
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 2
- Lelit Mara X
- 1
Boiler capacity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- 1.8 L
Water-tank capacity
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 2.5 L
- Lelit Mara X
- 2.5 L
Pump type
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Not confirmed
Published pump pressure
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Not confirmed
Group
- Lelit Elizabeth
- LELIT58 commercial group
- Lelit Mara X
- L58E with mechanical pre-infusion
Pressure gauge
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Yes
PID
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Yes
- Lelit Mara X
- Not confirmed
Hard-plumb capable
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Not confirmed
Height
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 380 mm
- Lelit Mara X
- 355 mm
Weight
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 15.3 kg
- Lelit Mara X
- 18.5 kg
Maximum cup height
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Not confirmed
Confirmed voltage
- Lelit Elizabeth
- 120V-60Hz
- Lelit Mara X
- 120V-60Hz
Power
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- 1250 W
Warranty
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Not confirmed
Included accessories
- Lelit Elizabeth
- Not confirmed
- Lelit Mara X
- Two-way portafilter, Three IMS filter baskets, Blind filter, Stainless-steel tamper, Coffee scoop, Cup rack, 35-litre water-softener filter, Initial cleaning kit, Nylon-bristle brush
The short versionKey differences
Heating architecture: Elizabeth uses separate brew and steam boilers; Mara X uses one 1.8-litre heat-exchanger boiler.
Temperature interface: Elizabeth provides display-led boiler control and programmable pre-infusion; Mara X provides three extraction ranges and two priority modes.
Counter fit: Mara X is 95 mm narrower, while Elizabeth is 140 mm shallower and 25 mm taller.
Shared ownership: both use a 58 mm portafilter, have 2.5-litre reservoirs, brew and steam together, and require a separate grinder.
Editorial takeQuick verdict
These Lelit machines reach simultaneous brewing and steaming through different architectures. Elizabeth uses two compact boilers and display-led programming; Mara X uses a heat exchanger, an E61-style lever group, and three extraction ranges with coffee- or steam-priority modes.
Lelit Elizabeth
- Choose Elizabeth when independent boiler temperatures and programmable pre-infusion are more important than the E61-style workflow.
- Its 380 mm depth is 140 mm shallower than Mara X, though the 320 mm body is 95 mm wider.
- The compact 0.6-litre steam boiler supports simultaneous work but is smaller than some larger dual-boiler designs.
Lelit Mara X
- Choose Mara X when a narrow body, lever-operated group, and heat-exchanger steaming workflow suit your priorities.
- Its 225 mm width is unusually narrow, but the 520 mm published depth needs careful measurement.
- Temperature choice uses three ranges and priority modes rather than Elizabeth's independent boiler settings.
Our recommendationFinal verdict
The Lelit Elizabeth is the more direct choice for buyers who want independent boiler control and a programmable, compact-depth workflow. The Mara X suits buyers who value its narrow E61-style form and heat-exchanger routine. Neither is universally superior: the decision is primarily dual-boiler precision and shallow placement versus lever feel, narrow width, and Mara X priority modes.
This recommendation is an editorial assessment of verified specifications and cited third-party experiences. We have not personally tested these machines.
Sources and further research
Manufacturer pages, manuals, videos, community discussions, and independent reviews.
Video reviews and demonstrations
Useful for seeing workflow and ownership perspectives; publisher relationships vary, and videos are not authoritative specifications.
Lelit Elizabeth · Lance Hedrick
Dual Boiler? Look no FurtherIndependent Lelit Elizabeth review and internal overview; not a specification source.
Lelit Mara X · The Coffee Chronicler
Why I Regret Buying the Lelit Mara X (1-Year Review)Independent long-term owner perspective; not a specification source.
Reddit and forum discussions
Anecdotal owner perspectives that may involve different revisions or maintenance histories.
Both machines · r/Lelit
Lelit Elizabeth advice versus Mara XA direct owner discussion; reliability and build observations are anecdotal.
Lelit Elizabeth · r/Lelit
Elizabeth owners: what do you like and dislike?Owner discussion covering controls, water filling, steaming, and maintenance; experiences are anecdotal.
Lelit Mara X · r/Lelit
Lelit Mara X owner experience and reliabilityMulti-owner reliability discussion spanning different Mara X revisions and maintenance histories.
Independent reviews
Editorial viewpoints included for balance; claims are checked separately before entering product data.
Lelit Mara X · The Coffee Chronicler
Lelit Mara X 1-Year Review: The Honeymoon is OverIndependent review presenting a critical long-term experience.
Manufacturer links and manuals
Use these for product identity, operation, and technical specifications.
Lelit Elizabeth · Lelit
Lelit Elizabeth product pageLelit Mara X · Lelit
Lelit MaraX US product pageLelit Mara X · Lelit
Lelit MaraX technical sheet
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