- Temperature Performance+5 pts
better thermal stability
The Gaggia Classic E24 is a semi-automatic espresso machine featuring a lead-free brass boiler and three-way solenoid valve for improved temperature stability and reliability.
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Total +41 pts
Gaggia Classic Pro E24 Vs Breville Bambino Plus
After spending way too many hours browsing this subreddit and watching countless YouTube reviews, I've finally decided I'm ready to dive into this hobby. As for the grinder, I'm planning to hold off and see what reviews come out for the Fellow Opus 2 before making a decision, and in the meantime, I'll be using my hand grinder for espresso. I've got it down to two machines: the Gaggia Classic Pro E24 and the Breville Bambino Plus. Here's what I've looked at so far when comparing them: Price: Gaggia Classic Pro E24: Around $450 - There are a ton of mods available for this machine, which I suspect will end up pushing the total cost closer to $650. Breville Bambino Plus: Around $300 - If I can find a good deal, this seems to be about the average price. While I don't have a strict budget, saving a couple hundred dollars would definitely be nice. Portafilter Size: Gaggia Classic Pro E24: 58mm Breville Bambino Plus: 54mm I know this might not be a big deal for many people, but I really want a 58mm portafilter. I hate having to buy overpriced coffee gear and accessories twice, even though I do enjoy them. If I go with the Bambino now and later want to upgrade, I'll need to buy all new accessories, whereas with the Gaggia, I can just reuse them. Repairability: It seems like the general opinion is that Breville parts are hard to come by, while Gaggia parts are much easier to find, although I'm not sure how much repairing I'll actually need to do. Design: Gaggia looks like the design was created in the 70s and never updated since. It's pretty ugly. Right now, I'm leaning a bit more toward the Gaggia. I'd appreciate any tips or advice, and if there are other things I should consider, let me know. Thanks!
Once I had my mini surfing regime down, though, the results were (and are) fantastic. Thick, complex espresso with plenty of body and crema.
Overall: Con: No PID, unlike similarly-priced rivals
Overall: Pro: Quick heat up
With fuller jugs of milk, the boiler tends to run out of steam before the milk is properly textured
Con: Few/poor accessories included for the money
the Gaggia Classic has a reputation for reliability. And a stellar one at that.
you’ll want to descale regularly depending on water hardness in your area.
it’s fairly compact as espresso machines go. It’ll suit small coffee stations
Overall: Pro: Makes great espresso
It's a single-boiler without a PID.
Overall: Pro: Quick heat up
His main gripe was that it came with poor-quality tools, but these are easily replaced.
Overall: Pro: Very reliable
Turin Legato Vs Gaggia Classic Pro E24 On Sale 500
Gaggia machines are well-built, definitely repairable, and are known to last.