Lelit Bianca vs MaraX

A brief explanation on the difference between the Lelit Bianca and Lelit MaraX.

[@nonintellectuale]

Wow! Thanks, KF. You just helped me decide on the Bianca after starting this machine research from the Gaggia Classic.

[@coffeearch2906]

Great small comparison, I love the MaraX, I’m a Gaggia user myself but maybe someday I’ll think about changing to a E61 machine, possibly flow controlled.

[@vladimirgoncharenko7545]

Gaggia user here, and see absolutely no reason in flow control…upgrading to lelit marax.

[@jamesk7777]

Thank you so much for this video. Really hleped me in deciding which machine to buy. Greetings from Australia! :)

[@jstn-consulting]

Really great review mate. One of the best I've found on KZbin with players like Whole Latte Love not having any videos on it!

[@ptpt4583]

Seems like whole latte love are mostly pushing profitec

[@codingcat1836]

They don't carry Lelit since they are ECM/Profitec partner

[@Lunaorbit82]

This is an excellent review. Lots of details on the information we all want to know and your user experience. Bravo Sir.

[@riffmeisterkl]

Great video. Nice wit too :). I started my espresso journey during 1st lockdown with an appliance Breville BBE. now have a Eureka specialita Mignon. Thinking of 2nd hand E61 or new Lelit Mara soon. It’s a rabbit hole …

[@KFChan]

That's what makes life interesting. Learning new things, discovering new experiences.

[@wanderwithnicolai]

love the review and your funny comments. :)

[@acillatem1989]

Great video, Chan. That's helpful for those considering to purchase either machine.

[@KFChan]

Thanks. Do subscribe and support.

[@crawdaddyy]

Great video and great commentary 😂

[@gaga1812]

thank you. great video

[@LandsoulFFXI]

Im still wondering how big is the quality difference in extracting an espresso? I'm fairly happy with the steaming capabilities of the MaraX. Is it actually worth the upgrade if you're mainly drinking cappuccino? There's also a flow control kit for MaraX. Considering these options, is the step to Bianca worth it?

[@KFChan]

If you are satisfied with the steaming capability of MaraX and only make a few cups at a time, not necessary to upgrade. To add a flow-control kit, only if you really like to experiment with pressure and such. I find the MaraX is already pulling great shots. I would say, if I already have a MaraX, the only reasons to upgrade is that Money is no issue and I need to make more than 20 cups per session. I have used Bianca to do very big parties. Bianca handles without breaking a sweat. If only making a few cups, I rather save the money for something else.

[@LandsoulFFXI]

@@KFChan Thanks for your input. I've been considering Lelit Bianca for awhile now but there's nothing wrong with my current machine. I was thinking it would be a much bigger step up a little disappointing but maybe this price point starts greatly diminishing returns.

[@leafygreensla]

Love seeing the two side by side. Thanks so much.

[@MikePapaFiver]

Thanks KF for the great comparison. I’m currently a Breville Dual Boiler user… I’m interested getting into HX machines. Do you think Mara X would be a worthwhile ‘upgrade’ in comparison to the BD or should I save up for the Bianca instead?

[@KFChan]

If you are already using Breville Double Boiler, don't upgrade to MaraX. Go straight to Bianca. Anyone who is already using a double boiler will finds it hard to adjust to Hx machine, even a very good Hx like MaraX.

[@MikePapaFiver]

@@KFChan thanks for the great advice 😊👍

[@antonygray4114]

Most excellent video.

[@MrPerfusionist]

Great review

[@1olsendba]

Great review and comparison! Thank you.

[@KFChan]

Thanks, please help share

[@hahapanna3570]

hi chan 我想知道的话，我买MARA作为家庭的机器可以吗？我每天饮用量不高，但听你介绍说温度不太稳定吗，你这个不稳定的情况是连续的情况下吗？毕竟BIANCA价格高一倍呢，还有就是两款机器萃取深度烘焙的咖啡豆合适吗？

[@KFChan]

Sorry, can't read Chinese

[@ptpt4583]

Hi bro, how fast is the startup time of bianca vs mara x? If I switch off the steam boiler will the bianca be faster?

[@KFChan]

Of course if you switch off the steam boiler it will be slightly faster. Probably 20 min. One of the main reason why both machine took long to heat up is because they need to properly heat up the chunk of metal that is the e61 Group Head. Under normal circumstances, expect 30 min from turning on to pulling shots.

[@ptpt4583]

@@KFChan both machine abt same startup time?

[@Superted7272]

Great review thanks. Ignoring the flow control, can the Mara x produce as good a shot as the Bianca? I know flow control would give you more scope to perfect. Is the only real difference aside from that the temperature stability of the Bianca? Would the Rotary pump help produce better extractions?

[@KFChan]

I would say, ignoring the flow control, MaraX produced as good a shot as Bianca. Of course, the temperature control in Bianca is much more reliable. Therefore, if you like to experiment with different coffee, different roast profile, the advantage of Bianca will increase even more.

[@Superted7272]

@@KFChan thanks for your reply that’s good to know

[@D.Z.7]

love the accent ))))

[@natus99]

One can add the flow control to Mara X (eg 150Euro from coffee sensor) and have basically the same functionality (minus 2 boilers ofc).

[@mariuso4879]

And by doing so, potentially( as stated by others ) reduce the life of the vibration pump in MaraX which is not made with that scope in mind.

[@savi099]

Would like to know how the steam frother compares ?

[@KFChan]

MaraX is good. Bianca is great.

[@savi099]

@@KFChan Thanks for the prompt, I'm upgrading from a Barista Express, is the Steam better on the Mara X ? like the Bianca a lot but restricted on space. Thanks

[@KFChan]

@@savi099 better than barista express is every way. Steam of course better than barista express.

[@kaypee1972]

Will you leave those white plastic parts on the hot water and steam wand from the Bianca? If so, why?

[@KFChan]

I left it there because these are brand new machines which after testing, I will pack back into the box for customers.

[@kaypee1972]

@@KFChan ah, ok.

[@ahmadfirdaus2119]

Hi bro, for small kiosk, is it Mara X good enough to cover about 50cups/day?

[@KFChan]

For 50 cups a day, go for the Lelit Bianca. And don't say no budget. If 50 cups a day, if gross profit is RM4 a cup, 2 months ROI already.

[@ahmadfirdaus2119]

Thanks bro

[@harithhumam4372]

@@KFChan Assuming that you are in Malaysia, where can we get Lelit Mara X with warranty

[@KFChan]

@@harithhumam4372 Hi Harith, I got your email and replied you. Warranty is 12 months in Malaysia.

[@ianstevenson7536]

Is Mara X ok for 10-20cups/day? Thinking about it for our small homewares store but would be low volume. Thanks for your help!

[@eskerinola5845]

Hi KF Chan. According to the specs, this MaraX comes with two baskets -->A. 1 dose (9-11g) coffee filter + B. 2 doses PLUS (18-21g) coffee filter. I make my shots according to the Italian Institute of coffee stds.: 1 shot = 7 g or 2 shots 14 g. I wonder if you can make them so with the supplied baskets or I should buy additional ones. Thank you!!

[@KFChan]

Of course you can use the existing basket to make Italian Institute Coffee Std. Just need to grind them a bit finer. But frankly, the world has moved on to better coffee extraction value. Italian standard on espresso extraction is seriously lacking in quality.

[@eskerinola5845]

@@KFChan Thank you. As I understand it, Italian std is just 7g/25mL/88°C/9bar/25 sec. Why do you say this is related to espresso quality?

[@KFChan]

@@eskerinola5845 Big difference in terms of taste and extraction. Most 3rd wave cafe nowadays uses 8-10g/15ml, very big difference in extraction.

[@TheRock-jy6yl]

I have my own waterfilter. Can i put mine instead of Lelit?

[@KFChan]

You can use any good water filtration system. But not RO and not distilled water.

[@TheRock-jy6yl]

@@KFChan In Switzerland we use BRITA Waterfilter. I need to filled up and The Water came down slowly.

[@jimmytay859]

Hi,I’m from Sabah,wanted to buy a coffee machine and a grinder,do you have a website I can visit?thanks

[@KFChan]

check out www.myespresso.my

[@FFxO]

"to apply make-up" haha

[@mohammedmesaoudi8707]

I am a home Barista, do you recommend to upgrade to Bianca or Mara X ? for someone who serve two to three shots per day. What about learning curve for both machine?

[@KFChan]

Both is easy to use but when comparing both, it's not really about how many cups you make a day. Rather, it's whether you have the budget for it and whether you are fussy over coffee and expect to brew coffee that can exceed cafe quality. If you want to have the potential to exceed quality from most cafe, then the Bianca is the way to go. If you are not very fussy, just a decent good cup of coffee will do, MaraX is more than sufficient.

[@mohammedmesaoudi8707]

@@KFChan Thank you for your reply, another question if you permit. What about the power economy, is there any huge difference in consumption for home?

[@KFChan]

@@mohammedmesaoudi8707 Didn't actually calculate power consumption. Most don't care. Probably 50 cents a day. An oven or a fridge would consume more power.

[@jc-ih5rn]

Hi Do you distribute and service these machines in Singapore. Can I email you please?

[@KFChan]

I'm sorry, we only provide services in Malaysia. In Singapore, get them from Highlander Coffee

[@VINTAGE-audio-PRAHA]

Hi! What is better to buy for your home?

[@KFChan]

Personally, unless money is totally not an issue, I'll get the MaraX. 1. Smaller 2. Brush finished 3. Best temperature stability on an Hx Conditions: - you don't do big coffee parties - you are not OCD over precise temperature

[@harithhumam4372]

@@KFChan Thanks. Precisely answered. On points with my research about this two machines.

[@VINTAGE-audio-PRAHA]

@@KFChan Thanks for the reply.☕