Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine vs Profitec Pro 300
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 Pro 300 has a dual boiler.
Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine
Profitec Pro 300
What actually differs
- The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system and the Profitec Pro 300 has a dual boiler.
- The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (1.8 L against 0.3 L for the Profitec Pro 300).
- The Profitec Pro 300 has a larger water tank (2.8 L against 2.5 L for the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine).
- The Profitec Pro 300 has a faster warm-up (5 min against 15 min for the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine).
- The Profitec Pro 300 is lighter at 18 kg; the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine weighs 18.3 kg.
- Voltage: the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has 120 V, the Profitec Pro 300 has 230V or 115V.
- Size, Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine against Profitec Pro 300: width 22.2 cm against 25.5 cm, depth 41.3 cm against 41.5 cm, height 34.9 cm against 38.5 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 →Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature
Separate boilers and PID control, with a 5 min warm-up for milk drinks and shots. The trade-off is an 18 kg body, so it is not easy to move around.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine
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 Pro 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Heat exchanger | Dual |
| Boiler size | 1.8 L | 0.3 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.5 L | 2.8 L |
| Warm-up time | 15 min | 5 min |
| Width | 22.2 cm | 25.5 cm |
| Depth | 41.3 cm | 41.5 cm |
| Height | 34.9 cm | 38.5 cm |
| Weight | 18.3 kg | 18 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | 230V or 115V |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine vs Profitec Pro 300: common questions
What is the main difference between the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine and the Profitec Pro 300?
The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a heat exchanger system and the Profitec Pro 300 has a dual boiler. The Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (1.8 L against 0.3 L for the Profitec Pro 300).
Do the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine and the Profitec Pro 300 use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Lelit Mara X3 Espresso Machine or the Profitec Pro 300 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.