Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Ahead
Breville Infuser BES840XL is narrowly ahead, 6.8 to Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine's 6.5. It leads on shot quality & extraction and steam power & milk texturing.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $112.5 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, steam power & milk texturing, build quality & durability.
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
Scores higher on maintenance & cleaning, workflow & ergonomics.
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 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% | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $336.50 | $449.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $336.50 | $449.00 |
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| 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, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | — | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1650 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 | Commercial steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 7.9 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 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 Infuser BES840XL | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $336.50 | $449.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| 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, 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 | Semi-automatic |
| PID control | ✓ | — |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1650 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 | Commercial steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | — |
Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Breville Infuser BES840XL or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine?
Breville Infuser BES840XL scores 6.8 against 6.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is still ahead on maintenance & cleaning.
Is Breville Infuser BES840XL or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine cheaper?
Breville Infuser BES840XL starts at $336.50, and Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine at $449.00.
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 E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine for?
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
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