La Marzocco Strada X 2-Group – Espresso Machine with Pressure Profiling by Weight
Two portafilters, two pressure curves, two target weights – and each group follows its own profile, independent of its neighbour. That's exactly where the Strada X shows itself in the daily business of a specialty café: when both stations run at once, each stays programmed exactly as you set it up. The Strada X is the most technically dense machine in the La Marzocco family: born from two years of work with thirty baristas worldwide, the "Street Team" ("strada" means street in Italian – hence the name). This 2-group version is built for medium-volume operations, where two parallel stations are enough.
At Coffee Coaching Club, we are both a partner of La Marzocco and a coffee roastery – we support with configuration, installation, training, and service.
All Features at a Glance
Pressure Profiling by Weight
Pressure profiles can be linked to an adjustable target weight – via an algorithm developed by La Marzocco. This keeps the result consistent from cup to cup, even with unusual pressure curves.
Smart Saturation
The pressure sensor integrated into the group head automatically performs pre-infusion, fully saturating the coffee puck before the pump starts. This ensures water flows evenly through the puck – the foundation for repeatable results.
Saturated Brew Groups
The saturated brew groups maintain very stable temperatures cup after cup – the thermal backbone of every La Marzocco.
Separate Boilers and Pumps
A separate boiler for each group head allows for different brewing temperatures simultaneously, while a separate steam boiler delivers the desired steam pressure. An external pump provides consistent pressure for Smart Saturation, and separate pumps allow for different pressure profiles in parallel.
PID Temperature and Pressure Control
Separate brew temperatures per group and steam boiler with an accuracy of 0.05 °C, plus PID-driven pressure control for custom pressure curves.
Straight-In Portafilter with Steam Purge
The portafilter slides straight in rather than twisting – faster, gentler on the puck, and easier on the wrist. Automatic steam purging cleans the group head after each shot.
Integrated Scale and Operating Modes
A scale integrated into the drip tray combines precise drip prediction with pressure profiles. Operation is possible in manual mode, via saved profiles, or in AV mode with a fixed target weight. Additionally, Pro-Touch steam wands that remain cool to the touch, and a Hot Water Economizer for precise hot water temperature.
At a glance
| Type |
Espresso machine, 2-group |
| System |
Saturated brew groups, separate boilers and pumps |
| Profiling |
Pressure profiling by weight, Smart Saturation |
| Control |
PID temperature (0.05 °C) and pressure; manual, profile and AV modes |
| Portafilter |
Straight-In, with automatic steam purge |
| Scale |
Integrated into drip tray, Drip Prediction |
| Steam |
Pro-Touch steam wands (insulated) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
50 × 83 × 69 cm |
| Weight |
94 kg |
| Availability |
Production upon order |
What's in the box
- 2 double portafilters
- La Marzocco Tamper
- Cleaning agents and blind filter basket
- 17 g filter baskets
Installation and Service
The Strada X is produced upon order and ships from the factory without a plug. For professional commissioning, we recommend the installation package and the limescale protection filter installation – both are automatically added to your cart as soon as you add the machine. With every new coffee machine from CHF 1'500, a private barista introduction course of around 60 minutes is included – in Bern, Zurich or online, for up to two people from the same household or company attending together. The course must take place within one month of delivery; after that, the entitlement expires. Get in touch with us for the course and we'll find a date together.
What Goes With It
You can find the right grinder for café operations in the Mahlkönig range, and cleaning products under Machine and Grinder Cleaning. More La Marzocco in the La Marzocco Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does pressure profiling by weight mean on the Strada X?
Pressure profiles can be linked to a target weight. A La Marzocco algorithm keeps the result consistent, even with custom pressure curves.
What is Smart Saturation?
Integrated pressure sensors automatically perform pre-infusion, fully saturating the puck before the pump starts – for even flow and repeatable shots.
What type of business suits the Strada X 2-group?
For specialty cafés with medium volume that need two groups working in parallel. Each group profiles independently, with its own target weight and its own pressure curve.
How does the Strada X 2-group differ from the 3-group version?
The 3-group Strada X is built for higher throughput: one more group and a wider front (103 instead of 83 cm). Technically, both versions work the same way – pressure profiling by weight, Smart Saturation, and saturated brew groups.
Can I see the product before I buy it?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the machine you have in mind is currently on display.
Roastery tip
A machine that uses pressure curves based on weight invites experimentation – especially with lighter beans. As a roastery, we tailor profiles to your operation, from chocolatey-round like our Cozy Chocolate to livelier, fruity cups. Talk to us. This is our recommendation, one of many.
