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Lelit MaraX PL62X V2 (PL62X-AUS) review

Lelit MaraX PL62X V2 (PL62X-AUS)

CHOICE Expert Rating

84%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent taste test score.
  • Very good milk frothing score.
  • Very good coffee temperature consistency score.
  • Can accommodate taller cups easily.
  • Has a 58mm commercial size filter basket.
  • Although manual machines are more complicated and require more practice to make a good espresso, they allow for more customisation and control.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Takes over 10 minutes to warm up.
  • Need to manually stop coffee delivery.
  • Stainless steel exterior requires extra effort when cleaning, shows fingerprint marks.
  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • No milk jug supplied.

Type

Machine type
Manual

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
84%
Taste test score
90%
Ease of use score
69%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
85%
Measured heat-up time
14 min 9 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
1 min 4 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$3,500.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Boiler
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2.4
Stated pump pressure (bar)
15
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
36 x 22 x 41
Weight (kg)
19.46
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, literature, double portafilter, extra large filter (2 cup 18-21g), large filter (2 cup), small filter (1 cup), blind filter, water filter, cleaning brush, coffee powder scoop, machine cleaning powder and liquid, cleaner, metal tamper, raiser for espresso cups
Website
lelit.com

Features

Standby mode
Yes (after 30 minutes)
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Yes (pressure gauge for coffee and steam wand)
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Steam wand

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