Lelit continues its innovative streak with the compact Lelit Mara X3, altering traditional assumptions about heat-exchange machines and causing legacy brands like ECM and Proifitec to follow suit. The Lelit Mara X3 lets you switch between three preset brew temperatures and espresso- and steam-priority modes, and tailor your shots with the pump-level Pagaia flow control system, offering a truly tailored espresso experience.
Lelit MaraX3 Espresso Machine
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Description
Description
What you will need
What you will need
• Burr Grinder
• Precision Scale (in grams)
• Tamping Mat
• Frothing Pitcher (for milk drinks)
• Soft water (75-150ppm)
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30-day love it guarantee
30-day love it guarantee
Home espresso is a big investment, and we want you to be 100% in love with your new setup. That's why we offer 30 days to return your machine if it's not the right fit. While return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility (unless there's an issue with the machine, in which case we'll cover everything), we'll make sure the rest of the process is smooth and simple.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
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Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Smallware items must be unused. Open Box and Certified Pre-Owned are non-returnable.
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Need to Know
The Lelit MaraX3 is an Italian-made heat-exchanger espresso machine that brings café-grade workflow to compact home kitchens. Built around a 1.8L boiler and a classic E61 group head, it delivers thermal stability and professional-level performance without the footprint of a dual-boiler. What makes it unusual: a dual-probe temperature-control system that targets brew temp first, a three-position switch for fine-tuning extraction temperature, and toggle Brew X/Steam X modes that let you prioritize either espresso or milk steaming, depending on your drink. This is a machine for baristas who want control, consistency, and the ability to pull back-to-back shots without compromise. Lastly, the Pagaia flow control paddle on the left side of the machine makes experimenting fun and easy.
Key Features
- E61 group head: Proven temperature stability since 1961
- Upgraded stainless steel 1400 W heating element: Better temperature stabilization and warm-up times
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Pagaia pump-level flow control: Making it easy to experiment with different roast levels and coffee origins
- Heat exchanger with dual-probe control: Unlike traditional HX machines, the Mara X actively monitors and prioritizes brew temperature at the group head
- Three-way temperature switch: Choose 197°F, 201°F, or 205°F depending on your bean type and roast level
- Brew X / Steam X modes: Toggle between brew-priority (fast heat-up for espresso) or steam-priority (faster & more robust milk steaming for milk drinks)
- Lelit silent vibratory pump: Quieter operation with built-in low-pressure pre-infusion for gentler extraction
- 1.8L boiler capacity: Enough steam power for multiple milk drinks without waiting
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Reservoir-fed water supply: No plumbing required
The MaraX3 is built for home baristas who want a professional workflow in a compact package. If you're upgrading from a single boiler and are tired of the segmented workflow between pulling shots and steaming milk, this is the machine for you. You get incredible flexibility (brew-only mornings, milk drinks on weekends), fine-tuned temperature control for different bean origins and roast levels. You don't have to compromise experimentation or fun with its intuitive side-paddle and pump-level flow-control system. This is the machine for someone who's serious about espresso but doesn't need a rotary-pump plumbed dual-boiler.
Details
- Manufactured near Milan, Italy
- Heat exchanger system
- Pagaia pump-level flow control system
- E61 brew-group
- 3 preset modes for water and steam temperature
- Adjustable expansion valve
- Dual gauge for boiler and pump pressure
- Vibratory pump
- Automatic low water volume shut-off
- Low-wear rotary valve
- Removable cup tray
- 1.8L stainless steel, insulated boiler
- Reservoir: 2.5L, BPA Free
Technical Specifications
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- Type
- E61, lever activated
- Maintenance
- Cafetto EVO
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Brew Boiler Size
- N/A
- Steam Boiler Size
- 1.8 L
- Warm-Up Time
- 15 minutes
- Steam Boiler Power
- 1400 W
- Boilers Automatically Fill
- Yes
- Insulated
- Yes
- Heating Element Access
- Yes
- Pump Type
- Vibratory
- Recommended Brew Pressure
- 9 bar
- Adjustable Brew Pressure
- Yes
Performance
Performance
- Type
- E61, lever activated
- Maintenance
- Cafetto EVO
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Brew Boiler Size
- N/A
- Steam Boiler Size
- 1.8 L
- Warm-Up Time
- 15 minutes
- Steam Boiler Power
- 1400 W
- Boilers Automatically Fill
- Yes
- Insulated
- Yes
- Heating Element Access
- Yes
- Pump Type
- Vibratory
- Recommended Brew Pressure
- 9 bar
- Adjustable Brew Pressure
- Yes
Controls & Display
Controls & Display
- Temperature
- Adjustable within 3 presets
- Brew Temperature Adjustment
- 3 way switch
- Steam Boiler Adjustment
- Steam priority mode
- Display Type
- N/A
- Display Can Be Disabled
- No
- Integrated Shot Timer
- No
- Built-In On/Off Timer
- No
- Display Cleaning Reminder
- No
- Pre-Infusion
- Yes
- Flow Profiling
- Yes
- Volumetric Dosing
- No
- Pressure Gauges
- Dual gauge for boiler and pump pressure
- Material
- Stainless steel
Construction
Construction
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Drip Tray
- Stainless steel
- Drip Tray Cover
- Stainless steel
- Drainable Drip Tray
- No
- Reservoir or Plumbed
- Reservoir
- Capacity
- 2.5 L
- Material
- BPA free plastic
- Removable
- Yes
- Low Water Shutoff
- Yes
- Material
- Stainless steel
- No Burn (Insulated)
- Yes
- Wand Movement
- Fully Articulating
- Steam Tip Holes
- 2
- Optional Steam Tips
- No
- Materials
- Chrome-plated brass
- Type
- Commercial 58 mm (zebrawood handle for black & white variants, black handle for the stainless steel variant)
- Portafilters Included
- 1 (dual spout)
- Baskets Included
- Single, double, and backflush blank
- Tamper Included
- Yes
Dimensions & Power
Dimensions & Power
- Height
- 13.75 in
- Width
- 8.75 in
- Depth
- 16.25 in
- Weight
- 42 lbs
- Recommended Application
- Home or office
- Commercial Certifications
- None
- Max Wattage
- 1400 W
- Cord Length
- 4.5 feet
- Plug Type
- 15 amp
- Stainless steel 58mm tamper (zebrawood handle for black & white variants)
- Double-spouted portafilter (zebrawood handle for black & white variants, black handle for the stainless steel variant)
- Zebrawood touch points for the black & white variants. Black touch points for the stainless steel variant.
- Optional tall legs
- Single basket
- Double basket
- Cleaning brush
- Coffee spoon
- Backflush blank
- 35L Lelit water softener cartridge
- First cleaning kit
- 12-month limited manufacturer warranty provided by Lelit
- 3-year parts and labor warranty provided by Clive Coffee
The Clive Difference
At Clive, we're not just selling coffee equipment — we're your long-term partner in the craft. Every machine we carry is hand-selected by our team of espresso obsessives, backed by real-world testing and years of industry experience. We offer unbiased guidance, lifetime support, and a genuine love for helping you find the setup that's right for you. From your first question to your thousandth shot, we're here.