Heat exchanger (HX) espresso machines
A single boiler kept at steam temperature with a heat-exchanger tube drawing brew water through it — so you can pull a shot and steam milk at the same time. The prosumer sweet spot.
| Machine | Boiler | Tier | Type | PID | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lelit MaraX | Heat exchanger (HX) | Mid-range | semi auto | PID | Enthusiast / dialed-inLatte & cappuccino |
| Profitec Pro 500 | Heat exchanger (HX) | Prosumer | semi auto | PID | Enthusiast / dialed-inLatte & cappuccino |
| ECM Mechanika | Heat exchanger (HX) | Prosumer | semi auto | — | Enthusiast / dialed-inLatte & cappuccino |
| Rocket Appartamento | Heat exchanger (HX) | Prosumer | semi auto | — | Enthusiast / dialed-inLatte & cappuccinoSmall kitchen |
| Rocket Mozzafiato Cronometro R | Heat exchanger (HX) | Prosumer | semi auto | PID | Enthusiast / dialed-inLatte & cappuccino |
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