La Pavoni Cellini Evolution vs Lelit Mara X
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Two heat-exchanger machines with a 58 mm portafilter and a manual steam wand. What decides it is the build: E61 group and copper boiler on one side, a proprietary group and stainless steel boiler on the other, in a narrower and lighter machine. Dimensions and capacities are manufacturer-stated values.
| Parameter |
Cellini Evolution
La Pavoni
F3 · Advanced
|
Mara X
Lelit
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2019 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1975 € | 1399 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29.5 × 43 × 38 cm | 22.5 × 52 × 35.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23 kg | 18.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1520 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | 58 mm mm |
| Pump type | Rotary | — |
| 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 | Yes | — |
| 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
- E61 group against a proprietary group → two different builds, not a quality ladder
- Copper boiler against stainless steel → different material for the same heat exchanger
- 29.5 cm wide and 43 cm deep against 22.5 cm and 52 cm → the Mara X takes less front but sticks out further
- 23 kg against 18.5 kg, 2.9 l tank against 2.5 l → the Cellini is heavier to move but needs refilling a little less often
Which one to choose
Choose Cellini Evolution if…
The counter is wide and the goal is an E61 group with a copper boiler, plus a 2.9 l tank for more coffee between refills. The trade-off is width and weight: a 29.5 cm front and 23 kg.
Choose Mara X if…
The machine has to fit a narrow nook: 22.5 cm wide, 18.5 kg to shift when wiping the counter. You give up the E61 group for a proprietary one and get a 2.5 l tank, but you need room behind it: it is 52 cm deep.
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