De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is narrowly ahead, 6.5 to De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine's 6.3. It leads on shot quality & extraction and steam power & milk texturing.
De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine costs $224.01 less.
Who each one suits
A compact pump machine with a pressure gauge, for somebody learning to dial a shot
Scores higher on ease of use & learning curve, value for money.
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, steam power & milk texturing.
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 | De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $224.99 | $449.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $224.99 | $449.00 |
| Best for | A compact pump machine with a pressure gauge, for somebody learning to dial a shot | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| What sets it apart | A visual pressure gauge at this price, which is how you actually see what the puck is doing | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Boiler Type | Thermoblock, for fast and stable temperature | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | 226 x 283 x 305 mm | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic pump machine | Semi-automatic |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Preset Recipes | Single and double espresso, customisable | — |
| Pressure Gauge | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 15, an Italian pump per the maker | 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 | Adjustable manual wand with two settings, steamed milk or microfoam | Commercial steam wand |
| Water Tank | — | 2.1 L |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +A visual pressure gauge on the front, which is the cheapest way to see what the shot is doing
- +An adjustable manual wand with two settings, steamed milk or microfoam
- +A thermoblock boiler and customisable single and double espresso presets
- +$224.99, roughly a third of the category median
- −No built-in grinder
- −15 bar is a pump maximum, not an extraction pressure: espresso is pulled at 9
- −No tank size, weight or warranty term is published
- +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
| De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $224.99 | $449.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A compact pump machine with a pressure gauge, for somebody learning to dial a shot | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| What sets it apart | A visual pressure gauge at this price, which is how you actually see what the puck is doing | 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 |
| Boiler Type | Thermoblock, for fast and stable temperature | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✕ |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Dimensions | 226 x 283 x 305 mm | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic pump machine | Semi-automatic |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Preset Recipes | Single and double espresso, customisable | — |
| Pressure Gauge | ✓ | — |
| Pump pressure | 15, an Italian pump per the maker | 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 | Adjustable manual wand with two settings, steamed milk or microfoam | Commercial steam wand |
| Water Tank | — | 2.1 L |
De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine scores 6.5 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine is still ahead on ease of use & learning curve.
Is De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine cheaper?
De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine starts at $224.99, and Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine at $449.00.
Who is De'Longhi Classic Signature Espresso Machine for?
A compact pump machine with a pressure gauge, for somebody learning to dial a shot
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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