La Marzocco Leva X1 vs La Pavoni Professional Lusso

Technical comparison · Lever machines

In brief

Leva X1 and Professional Lusso are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3). Professional Lusso is the entry-level choice; Leva X1 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
La Marzocco Leva X1 Leva X1 La Marzocco F5 · Professional
Identity
Launch year 2022
Use tier F5 — Professional F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~11000–25000 € 831 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 52.2 × 67.1 × 77.6 cm 20 × 35 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 67 kg 6.5 kg
Power (W) 2300 W 950 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Category specs
Mechanism Spring lever Manual lever
Portafilter diameter 52 mm
Boiler capacity (ml) 1300 ml 1600 ml
Pressure gauge Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Boiler capacity: Leva X1 1300 ml vs Professional Lusso 1600 ml — Professional Lusso wins (+23%)
  • Mechanism: Leva X1 Spring lever · Professional Lusso Manual lever

Which one to choose

Choose Professional Lusso if…

you value boiler capacity.

See the Professional Lusso sheet →

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