Breville Barista Pro vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
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The verdict
Breville Barista Pro is the better buy on our scoring, 7.6 to Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine's 6.5. It leads on shot quality & extraction and steam power & milk texturing.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine costs $400.95 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 E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
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 E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 9.2 | 6.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 10.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.4 | 9.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $849.95 | $449.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Barista Pro | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | $849.95 | $449.00 |
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| 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, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | — |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | — | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1680 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| Serviceability | — | The maker lists it as self serviceable |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Solenoid Valve | — | Commercial three-way solenoid valve |
| 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 | — |
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 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 Pro | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | 1932 | — |
| Based in | Sydney, Australia | — |
| Price | ||
| Price | $849.95 | $449.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Home baristas who want a fast, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder and minimal wait time | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| 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, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Compared with | De'Longhi La Specialista, Gaggia Classic Pro, Jura E8 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Boiler Type | ThermoJet heating system | — |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | — | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder | Semi-automatic |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Plumbable | ✕ | — |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | 54 mm | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1680 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pressurised Basket | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 9 (extraction pressure); 15 bar pump | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum |
| Pump Type | 15 bar Italian pump | — |
| 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. |
| Shot Timer | ✓ | — |
| Solenoid Valve | — | Commercial three-way solenoid valve |
| 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 | — |
Breville Barista Pro vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Breville Barista Pro or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine?
Breville Barista Pro scores 7.6 against 6.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is still ahead on value for money.
Is Breville Barista Pro or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine cheaper?
Breville Barista Pro starts at $849.95, and Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine at $449.00.
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 E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine for?
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
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