Lelit MaraX3 vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

MaraX3 and Appartamento are not direct competitors: different use classes. MaraX3 is the entry-level choice; Appartamento offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Lelit MaraX3 MaraX3 Lelit F2 · Intermediate
Rocket Espresso Appartamento Appartamento Rocket Espresso F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year — 2016
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € ~1000–2200 €
Price updated on — 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25.5 × 53.5 × 38.5 cm 27.4 × 43.95 × 36 cm
Weight (kg) 18.3 kg 20 kg
Power (W) — 1350 W
Voltage (V) — 220 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) — 58 mm mm
PID control Yes No
Group head type — E61
Water tank capacity (l) 2.5 l 2.5 l
Plumbable — No
Pressure gauge Yes —
Flow control Yes —

The differences that matter

  • PID control: MaraX3 yes, Appartamento no

Which one to choose

Choose MaraX3 if…

you value pid control.

See the MaraX3 sheet →

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