Carimali Bubble vs Lelit Mara X

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Bubble and Mara X differ in pre-infusion and group head type: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, Bubble ranks #1 of 25, Mara X #19.

Parameter
Carimali Bubble Bubble Carimali F5 · Professional
Lelit Mara X Mara X Lelit F4 · Semi-professional
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2019
Use tier F5 — Professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~2200–5000 € 1399 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 72.2 × 51.5 × 49.7 cm 22.5 × 52 × 35.5 cm
Weight (kg) 47 kg 18.5 kg
Power (W) 3850 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 230 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm
Pre-infusion Programmable Passive spring
Group head type Thermosiphon Proprietary
Boiler material Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 2.5 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes
Pressure gauge Yes

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Bubble

No awards in this tier.

Mara X

Best price Semi-professional

The lowest list price among semi-professional Heat exchanger machines: €1399. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

How we assign awards →

The differences that matter

  • Pre-infusion: Bubble Programmable · Mara X Passive spring
  • Group head type: Bubble Thermosiphon · Mara X Proprietary

Questo confronto rimanda alle due schede, dove trovi i dati completi e i link ufficiali.