La Pavoni Cellini Classic vs Lelit Mara X
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
The Cellini Classic and the Mara X are both heat-exchanger machines with a 58 mm portafilter. What sets them apart is the group: an E61 on the La Pavoni, a proprietary group on the Lelit.
| Parameter |
Cellini Classic
La Pavoni
F3 · Advanced
|
Mara X
Lelit
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2019 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1559 € | 1399 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm | 22.5 × 52 × 35.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23 kg | 18.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | 58 mm mm |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | — |
| Pump type | Vibration | — |
| Pre-infusion | — | Passive spring |
| Group head type | E61 | Proprietary |
| Boiler material | Copper | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2.9 l | 2.5 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | No | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
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Lowest price range Semi-professional
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Heat exchanger category (semi-professional tier): €1399, as published by the manufacturer.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Group: E61 on the Cellini Classic, proprietary on the Mara X → a construction choice, not a matter of finish.
- Tank: 2.9 l against 2.5 l → a few fewer refills on the Cellini Classic.
- Footprint: 29.5 × 43 cm and 23 kg against 22.5 × 52 cm and 18.5 kg → the Mara X fits a narrower space but sticks out 9 cm further in depth.
Which one to choose
Choose Cellini Classic if…
For anyone who wants an E61 group and a copper boiler and would rather refill less often, since its tank is the larger of the two. The trade-off is a wider, heavier machine that needs a countertop able to carry it.
Choose Mara X if…
For a narrow but deep countertop: it is the slimmer and lighter of the two. You accept a proprietary group instead of the E61 and a slightly smaller tank that needs filling sooner.
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