Lelit PL62X Mara

Overview

The Lelit PL62X Mara is an E61 heat exchanger machine that preceded and influenced the development of the wildly popular Mara X. The PL62X features a large 1.4-liter stainless steel boiler with PID control displayed on a front-facing gauge — at the time of release, a rare combination of E61 group, HX boiler, and PID at this price point. The commercial steam wand and 58mm E61 group head deliver professional-grade extraction and milk texturing. The 2.5-liter reservoir with optional plumb-in kit provides flexibility for different installation scenarios. The PL62X represents excellent value in the HX E61 segment.

The Lelit PL62X Mara comes equipped with PID temperature control for precise brewing. It features a heat exchanger boiler system made of stainless steel with a 1400 ml capacity. The vibratory pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $1,100, the Lelit PL62X Mara is designed for serious home baristas who want café-quality espresso. The heat exchanger design provides steam-on-demand while maintaining brew temperature stability — a great middle ground between single and dual boiler machines.

In terms of build quality, the Lelit PL62X Mara is a substantial machine, weighing in at 18.0 kg, manufactured in Italy, drawing 1400W of power. With dimensions of 290 x 420 x 380 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 2500 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.