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), very different prices (~21.7×). 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. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Professional Lusso sheet →

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