Breville Barista Pro vs Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49
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The verdict
Breville Barista Pro is the better buy on our scoring, 7.6 to Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49's 6.9. It leads on shot quality & extraction and steam power & milk texturing.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 costs $350.95 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Barista Pro
Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, steam power & milk texturing, build quality & durability.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49
Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade
Scores higher on 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 Pro | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 9.2 | 6.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 8.1 | 6.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 10.0 | 9.2 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.4 | 9.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | $849.95 | $499.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Pro | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | $849.95 | $499.00 |
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade |
| What sets it apart | ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds and integrates Baratza European precision conical burrs with 30 grind settings in a single countertop unit. | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three way solenoid valve in a steel body made in Italy |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | — |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Solid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Single uncoated aluminium boiler |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, an Aboriginal Culinary Journey | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Power | 1680 W | 1200 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | 9 bar |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Commercial steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 9.1 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Barista Pro
- +A 3-second warm-up from the ThermoJet system, against roughly 120 seconds on the Mattino
- +A 30-setting hardened steel conical grinder, PID, and an LCD shot clock
- +Low pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar extraction, with single and dual-wall baskets and a bottomless option available
- +A 2 litre tank and a two-year warranty
- −$849.95 against a $699.99 median
- −A manual steam wand, where the Barista Touch at $987.99 automates it
- −Not plumbable, so the tank is filled by hand
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49
- +A 58mm commercial portafilter, the same size professional machines use, so every accessory fits
- +9 bar published as the actual extraction pressure rather than a pump maximum
- +Solid steel housing with brass and stainless steel, made in Italy, with a 2.1 litre tank
- −No built-in grinder
- −A single uncoated aluminium boiler, which is the part that most needs descaling
- −1200W, and no warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Barista Pro | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $849.95 | $499.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade |
| What sets it apart | ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds and integrates Baratza European precision conical burrs with 30 grind settings in a single countertop unit. | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three way solenoid valve in a steel body made in Italy |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | — |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Solid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | Single uncoated aluminium boiler |
| Bottomless Available | ✓ | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | Brushed stainless steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, an Aboriginal Culinary Journey | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Power | 1680 W | 1200 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | 9 bar |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| 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. |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Commercial steam wand |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Water Tank | 2 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 9.49 kg | 9.1 kg |
Breville Barista Pro vs Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Pro or Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49?
Breville Barista Pro scores 7.6 against 6.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 is still ahead on value for money.
Is Breville Barista Pro or Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 cheaper?
Breville Barista Pro starts at $849.95, and Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 at $499.00.
Who is Breville Barista Pro for?
Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time
Who is Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 for?
Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade
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