Izzo Alex PID vs Lelit Mara X

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Mara X is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in group head type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Alex PID ranks #7 of 16, Mara X #12.

Parameter
Izzo Alex PID Alex PID Izzo F4 · Semi-professional
Lelit Mara X Mara X Lelit F4 · Semi-professional
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2019
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € 1399 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 36.4 × 45 × 41.6 cm 22.5 × 52 × 35.5 cm
Weight (kg) 30 kg 18.5 kg
Power (W) 1400 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 230 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm
PID control Yes
Pump type Rotary
Pre-infusion Passive spring
Group head type E61 Proprietary
Boiler material Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 2.3 l 2.5 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes
Pressure gauge Yes Yes

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Alex PID

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

  • Water tank capacity: Alex PID 2.3 l vs Mara X 2.5 l — Mara X wins (+9%)
  • Group head type: Alex PID E61 · Mara X Proprietary

Which one to choose

Choose Mara X if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Mara X sheet →

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