Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine vs Profitec Move
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler / heating, boiler size, water tank, warm-up time. The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system and the Profitec Move has a dual boiler.
Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine
Profitec Move
What actually differs
- The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system and the Profitec Move has a dual boiler.
- The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (1.8 L against 0.4 L for the Profitec Move).
- The Profitec Move has a larger water tank (2.8 L against 2.5 L for the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine).
- The Profitec Move has a faster warm-up (9 min against 15 min for the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine).
- The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine is lighter at 18.3 kg; the Profitec Move weighs 18.7 kg.
- Voltage: the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has 120 V, the Profitec Move has EU, UK, CH, AU: 230V/2200 W US: 115 V/1600 W.
- Size, Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine against Profitec Move: width 22.2 cm against 27 cm, depth 41.3 cm against 44.5 cm, height 34.9 cm against 37.5 cm. The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine is the more compact of the two.
Which one should you buy?
Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature
Heat-exchanger E61 with PID, flow control and a pressure gauge for shot profiling and milk drinks. The trade-off is a 15 min warm-up before the first shot.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
Full specs and review →Prosumer-level users needing fast heat-up and dual boilers in limited counter space.
The Profitec Move fits experienced users who want dual PID control and quick startup in a compact dual-boiler machine at this price tier. It matches the prosumer category.
Skip it if: Beginners or buyers seeking lower-priced machines should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger boiler
- A more compact footprint
- A larger water tank
- A faster warm-up
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine | Profitec Move |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Heat exchanger | Dual |
| Boiler size | 1.8 L | 0.4 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 2.8 L |
| Warm-up time | 15 min | 9 min |
| Width | 22.2 cm | 27 cm |
| Depth | 41.3 cm | 44.5 cm |
| Height | 34.9 cm | 37.5 cm |
| Weight | 18.3 kg | 18.7 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | EU, UK, CH, AU: 230V/2200 W US: 115 V/1600 W |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine vs Profitec Move: common questions
What is the main difference between the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine and the Profitec Move?
The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system and the Profitec Move has a dual boiler. The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (1.8 L against 0.4 L for the Profitec Move).
Which is better for prosumer setups, the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine or the Profitec Move?
We tag the Profitec Move for prosumer setups; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine and the Profitec Move use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine or the Profitec Move more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.