Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49
AheadGaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 is narrowly ahead, 6.9 to Breville Infuser BES840XL's 6.8. It leads on build quality & durability and maintenance & cleaning.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $162.5 less.
Who each one suits
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, value for money.
Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade
Scores higher on build quality & durability, maintenance & cleaning, ease of use & learning curve.
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 Infuser BES840XL | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.8 | 9.2 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 9.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | $336.50 | $499.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $336.50 | $499.00 |
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three way solenoid valve in a steel body made in Italy |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | — |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | — | Single uncoated aluminium boiler |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1650 W | 1200 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | — | 9 bar |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Commercial steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 9.1 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +PID temperature control adjustable in two-degree steps, which is finer than most machines offer at any price
- +Low pressure pre-infusion and a 1.7 litre tank
- +$336.50, less than half the $699.99 median
- −No built-in grinder
- −A manual steam wand
- −One-year warranty, where Breville's newer machines publish two
- +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 Infuser BES840XL | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $336.50 | $499.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three way solenoid valve in a steel body made in Italy |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | — |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 1 |
| Boiler Type | — | Single uncoated aluminium boiler |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✕ |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1650 W | 1200 W |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | — | 9 bar |
| 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. |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Commercial steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 9.1 kg |
Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49: common questions
Which is better, Breville Infuser BES840XL or Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49?
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 scores 6.9 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Infuser BES840XL is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is Breville Infuser BES840XL or Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 cheaper?
Breville Infuser BES840XL starts at $336.50, and Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 at $499.00.
Who is Breville Infuser BES840XL for?
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
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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