Lelit Mara X vs Quick Mill Aquila
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Mara X and Aquila are not direct competitors: different use classes. Aquila is the entry-level choice; Mara X offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Mara X
Lelit
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Aquila
Quick Mill
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2019 | — |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1399 € | — |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.5 × 52 × 35.5 cm | 30.8 × 48.2 × 36.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.5 kg | 28.5 kg |
| Voltage (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 | Programmable |
| Group head type | Proprietary | — |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2.5 l | 3 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | — |
| Plumbable | — | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Software notes | — | The OLED display shows temperature, shot timer, water shortage sensor, standby and eco modes. No app or connectivity is listed. |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Mara X
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 →Aquila
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Mara X 2.5 l vs Aquila 3 l
- Pre-infusion: Mara X Passive spring · Aquila Programmable
Which one to choose
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