Lelit Mara PL62X portafilter
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34 reviews
- DarkFish88
4 years ago
Super two-circuit, also for newcomers in the field of portafilter
We have been looking for a portafilter machine which is suitable for beginners, yet can brew good espresso and with which you can also foam milk well. Due to the very good reviews, including the linked video of the coffee makers, we have decided for the Lelit and are completely satisfied. Without having attended a course, only through tutorials on the Internet and research in forums, we have it on the first day after we have set the mill (Eureka Mignon Specialita) correctly hingekriegt a really good espresso rauszulassen with which we have already been able to inspire various guests.
We use the same coffee beans which we have previously used with Bialetti Mokka Makern and were very satisfied. But what the Lelit can extract from it is a completely different league. The fullness of flavor and the different flavors are absolutely fantastic and better than in 99% of the restaurants and bars in Switzerland.
On the other hand, you have to be aware, as it is just so common with portafilter, the warm-up time of ~20 min and the necessary cleaning (after each draw, daily, weekly, ...). The espresso tastes after the weekly cleaning, including the grinder, in each case then but a tad better, which makes cleaning much more pleasant.
You also have to be aware that the grinder is at least as important as the coffee machine.Pro
- Very good espresso
- Steam performance also very good
- Well made
- Quiet because plastic elements for damping at the relevant places
- Easy to fill
- Factory setting fits perfectly for us
- Good and nice tamper
Contra
- Water outflow during the brewing process from a "crevice" into the drip tray has irritated us
- The extended manual is hard to find
- Measurements of reviewers have shown that the "ready" lamp starts to light up too early
- Temperature overshoot after brewing must be taken into account, but is not described anywhere.
- Teebaum3
2 years ago •
purchased this productNewest generation portafilter - but poor service from Lelit
Unfortunately, after 1 year, the picture has clearly clouded. The service took 2 months for a repair that was not clearly self-inflicted.
The warranty extension is a waste of money - better to take it to a service of your own choice.
1 time Lelit, never again LelitPro
- reliable temperature
- beautiful
Contra
- Many covers in a short time not possible, one should wait 1-2 minutes between covers
- Long heating time
- Service took 2 months for a repair
- Swervice charged over 350.- for a repair that was not clearly self-inflicted.
- MAlvaro
2 years ago
MACHINE IS SUPER but service from Galaxus is poor
I have had the machine for 6 months now and it is great. You just have to be smart about how to set this. In addition, I recommend a temperature display (good video at the coffee makers).
BUT the service of Galaxis is very bad, with me a small screw was missing and they recommended I should get this in the hardware store! There is this stainless screw not in the hardware store.