Lelit
Mara X with Flow Control
Mara X plus flow control is a bargain super-machine
4.7
By Priya Natarajan
- Category
- Espresso Machines
- Brand
- Lelit
- Price
- $1939.95
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
Adding flow control to a Mara X for $240 is, frankly, a steal. You get 90% of the functional flexibility of a Bianca at a substantially lower price and footprint. For the home barista who knows they want to profile shots but doesn't need a rotary pump or plumb-in, this is the machine to buy.
What we liked and didn't
Pros
- Flow control on a compact E61
- Software-corrected HX stability
- Huge value versus paddle-flow dual-boilers
Cons
- Manual flow curve takes practice
- Vibratory pump isn't whisper-quiet
