La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit vs Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, can be plumbed in, water tank. The La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit has a dual boiler and the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system.
La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit
Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit has a dual boiler and the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system.
- The Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (60.1 L against 1.6 L for the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit).
- The La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit has plumb-in capability; the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine does not.
- The Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (2.5 L against 2 L for the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit).
- Voltage: the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit has 110 V, the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has 120 V.
- Size, La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit against Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine: width 29.2 cm against 22.9 cm, depth 45.7 cm against 40.6 cm, height 33 cm against 35.6 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Home enthusiasts who want a compact dual-boiler machine that supports plumbing in and uses a 58 mm portafilter.
Home users who need a plumbable compact dual-boiler machine with a 58 mm portafilter and PID control should consider the Linea Micra for those exact specifications.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature
Suits home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady PID temperature control with brew and steam at the same time. The trade-off is a 24-minute warm-up and a need for mains power.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Plumb-in capability
- A larger boiler
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit | Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Heat exchanger |
| Boiler size | 1.6 L | 60.1 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | Yes | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.5 L |
| Width | 29.2 cm | 22.9 cm |
| Depth | 45.7 cm | 40.6 cm |
| Height | 33 cm | 35.6 cm |
| Weight | 19.1 kg | 19.1 kg |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); needs mains power (Yes); weight (19.1 kg).
La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit vs Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit and the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine?
The La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit has a dual boiler and the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system. The Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (60.1 L against 1.6 L for the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit).
Do the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit and the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the La Marzocco Linea Micra Accent Kit or the Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.