Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine

The Lelit Mara X is a compact, Italian-made espresso machine designed to deliver stable brew temperatures and professional performance at home. Featuring the L58E group head and a double probe system, the Mara X maintains thermal stability without long recovery times or the overheating common in traditional heat exchanger setups. A temperature selector offers three settings—Warm, Hot and Extra Hot—allowing users to adjust brew heat based on roast level or taste preference. Two operating modes, Xmode Steam and Xmode Coffee, tailor the machine’s performance for either milk-forward drinks or espresso-focused use. The silent vibration pump ensures quieter brewing, while the articulating, anti-burn steam wand makes milk frothing efficient and comfortable. With its compact footprint, stainless steel body, and analog control, the Mara X brings thoughtful design and practical features to any home coffee setup.
Professional-Quality Details

• Three-position temperature selector: Warm, Hot or Extra Hot, designed to optimize flavor across light, medium, and dark roasts
• Xmode Steam and Xmode Coffee performance profiles allow you to choose between standard café-style steaming or a brew-optimized configuration for specialty coffee
• Double probe system maintains stable brew temperature and minimizes recovery time between shots, eliminating the overheating seen in traditional heat exchange systems
• Silent vibration pump ensures low-noise operation while delivering consistent water flow through every stage of extraction
• Pre-set pre-infusion function gently saturates the coffee puck for improved extraction consistency
• Anti-burn articulating steam wand with a two-hole tip delivers barista-style milk texturing without the risk of accidental burns

Electronic Group Temperature Control

• Digitally managed brew temperature system with automatic L58E group temperature control, designed to stabilize thermal equilibrium within 24 minutes
• Temperature configuration button allows you to toggle between Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot settings for optimal espresso based on roast level
• Single manometer displays both steam and water pressure to monitor extraction in real time

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lelit
• Material: White-painted steel or brushed stainless steel housing; internals include brass, copper, silicone, stainless steel, PTFE
• Dimensions: 20.5″ L x 8.85″ W x 14″ H
• Weight: 40 lb.
• Capacity: Water reservoir holds 84.5 oz (2.5 L); Boiler holds 60.9 oz (1.8 L)
• Watts: 1250W
• Voltage: 120V
• Plug Type: B
• Model number:
  • White: PESMX02WHT1BXX1
  • Stainless: PESMX02BSS1BXX1
  • Black: PESMX02BLK1BXX1
• Made in Italy

Group head

• Group Head Type: L58E
• Group Head Material: Chrome-plated brass
• Group Head Maintenance: PLA9201

Boiler

• Material: Stainless steel
• Boiler Configuration: Heat exchanger
• Boiler Quantity: 1
• Steam Boiler Capacity: 1.8 L
• Water Reservoir Access: Top-loading
• Heating Element Access: Accessible

Portafilter

• Materials: Brass and maple wood
• Portafilter Size: 58.55 mm
• Portafilter Included: Two-way portafilter with CoffeeSlide spout
• Baskets Included: 9–11 g single, 14–18 g double, 18–21 g double, blind

Steam Specifics

• Steam Wand Movement: Articulating
• Steam Tip Holes: 2
• Steam Wand Features: Anti-burn

Temperature Specifics

• Control Type: Lever-based digital
• Display Type: Digital
• Warm-up Time: Up to 24 minutes

Brewer

• Brewing System: Heat exchanger
• Recommended Brew Pressure: 9–12 bars
• Adjustable Brew Pressure: No
• Back Flush Capable: Yes (manual)
• Cup Warmer: Yes
• Cup Clearance: 4.5″

Programmability

• Auto-on: No
• Auto-shutoff: Yes
• Eco Mode: Yes
• Water Reservoir Indicator: No (pilot lamp signals when empty)
• Display Cleaning Reminder: No
• Pressure Gauges/Manometers: 1 manometer for steam and extraction pressure
• Pre-Infusion: Yes (pre-set, not adjustable)
• Volumetric Dosing: No
• Tamper Included: Yes (wood handle, stainless steel base)
• Flow Profiling: No

• Hand wash only

Additional Info

• Lelit Warranty Document
• Lelit Mara X User Manual