Lelit Mara X vs Sanremo Cube R

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Mara X is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in group head type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Cube R ranks #10 of 16, Mara X #12.

Parameter
Lelit Mara X Mara X Lelit F4 · Semi-professional
Sanremo Cube R Cube R Sanremo F4 · Semi-professional
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2019 2021
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) 1399 € ~2200–5000 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22.5 × 52 × 35.5 cm 33.6 × 32.3 × 37.1 cm
Weight (kg) 18.5 kg 27.7 kg
Power (W) 1500 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm 58 mm mm
PID control Yes
Pump type Rotary
Pre-infusion Passive spring Passive spring
Group head type Proprietary Thermosiphon
Boiler material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 2.5 l 1.8 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes
Pressure gauge Yes

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Mara X

Best price Semi-professional

The lowest list price among semi-professional Heat exchanger machines: €1399. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

How we assign awards →
Cube R

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Mara X 2.5 l vs Cube R 1.8 l — Mara X wins (+39%)
  • Group head type: Mara X Proprietary · Cube R Thermosiphon

Which one to choose

Choose Mara X if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Mara X sheet →

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