Breville Dual Boiler BES920 vs Lelit Mara X
As of July 22, 2026, the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 ($1600) is about $100 cheaper than the Lelit Mara X ($1700).
Both are enthusiast-tier machines, so neither is a clear step up — pick on boiler design and features rather than prestige. The Breville Dual Boiler BES920 uses a dual boiler while the Lelit Mara X uses a heat exchanger; that drives how fast it heats and whether you can steam and brew at once. At today's prices the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 saves you about $100 (6.3%), a modest gap that's easy to justify if the pricier model fits your needs better. The Breville Dual Boiler BES920 is MAP-priced (everyone lists the same number), while the Lelit Mara X shows real retailer variation — it can be worth waiting for a dip. Factor in the full kit: a complete, ready-to-brew setup runs about $2915 for the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 versus $3015 for the Lelit Mara X.
Price history
Key differences
- Boiler / architecture: Breville Dual Boiler BES920 — dual boiler; Lelit Mara X — heat exchanger
- Current price: Breville Dual Boiler BES920 — $1600; Lelit Mara X — $1700 (6.3% gap)
- Complete setup from: Breville Dual Boiler BES920 — $2915; Lelit Mara X — $3015
| Breville Dual Boiler BES920 | Lelit Mara X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest now | $1599.95 | $1699.95 |
| Cheapest at | seattlecoffeegear | seattlecoffeegear |
| MSRP | $1600 | $1600 |
| Savings | save $0 vs MSRP | — |
| Tier | enthusiast | enthusiast |
| Type | dual boiler | heat exchanger |
| Retailers tracked | 3 | 3 |
| Price spread | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) | 0% (MAP-tight / near-zero dispersion) |
| Complete setup from | $2915 | $3015 |
Which is cheaper, the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 or the Lelit Mara X?
The Breville Dual Boiler BES920 is cheaper at $1600, about $100 less than the Lelit Mara X at $1700 (as of July 22, 2026).
How big is the price difference between the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 and Lelit Mara X?
About $100 (6.3%) at today's prices — the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 is $1600 and the Lelit Mara X is $1700.
Is the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 or Lelit Mara X better for a beginner?
They're both enthusiast-tier, so neither is a clear beginner pick over the other — choose on boiler type (dual boiler vs heat exchanger) and price.
Does either the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 or Lelit Mara X have a built-in grinder?
Neither the Breville Dual Boiler BES920 nor the Lelit Mara X has a built-in grinder, so budget for a separate grinder with both.
Prices last updated July 22, 2026. The cheaper pick is highlighted; “complete setup” adds a recommended grinder + essentials (see each product’s setup builder). Confirm the final price at the retailer.