Breville Barista Express BES870XL vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
The verdict
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is narrowly ahead, 6.5 to Breville Barista Express BES870XL's 6.4. It leads on maintenance & cleaning and workflow & ergonomics.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine costs $243.99 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Barista Express BES870XL
Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, steam power & milk texturing, build quality & durability.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
Scores higher on maintenance & cleaning, workflow & ergonomics, value for money.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 9.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $692.99 | $449.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $692.99 | $449.00 |
| Best for | Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| What sets it apart | An integrated conical burr grinder and PID temperature control in one machine, so the grind and the shot are tuned together | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | — | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder | Semi-automatic |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | — | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum |
| Serviceability | — | The maker lists it as self serviceable |
| Solenoid Valve | — | Commercial three-way solenoid valve |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam | Commercial steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Barista Express BES870XL
- +An integrated conical burr grinder that doses on demand, so beans go from hopper to basket in one action
- +PID temperature regulation and low pressure pre-infusion
- +Stainless steel with a 1600W element, and a one-year warranty
- +$692.99 for a grinder and machine together, just under the $699.99 category median
- −A manual steam wand: milk is textured by hand
- −One year of cover, where the Barista Pro and Touch publish two
- −10kg, the heaviest machine in this category
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
- +A commercial three-way solenoid valve, which releases pressure so the puck comes out dry
- +A 58mm stainless commercial portafilter and a commercial steam wand
- +Gaggia lists it as self serviceable, made in Italy, with a 2.1 litre tank
- +9 bar published as extraction pressure rather than a pump maximum
- −No built-in grinder
- −$449 buys no automation at all: every part of the shot is manual
- −No warranty term, wattage or weight is published
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Barista Express BES870XL | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $692.99 | $449.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| What sets it apart | An integrated conical burr grinder and PID temperature control in one machine, so the grind and the shot are tuned together | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | — | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder | Semi-automatic |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | — | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum |
| Serviceability | — | The maker lists it as self serviceable |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Solenoid Valve | — | Commercial three-way solenoid valve |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam | Commercial steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | — | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Breville Barista Express BES870XL vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Express BES870XL or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine scores 6.5 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Barista Express BES870XL is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is Breville Barista Express BES870XL or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine cheaper?
Breville Barista Express BES870XL starts at $692.99, and Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine at $449.00.
Who is Breville Barista Express BES870XL for?
Somebody buying their first proper espresso setup who wants the grinder in the same box
Who is Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine for?
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
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