De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
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The verdict
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo is narrowly ahead, 6.6 to Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine's 6.5. It leads on build quality & durability and steam power & milk texturing.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine costs $250.95 less.
Who each one suits
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine
Scores higher on build quality & durability, steam power & milk texturing, ease of use & learning curve.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, workflow & ergonomics, 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 | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.6 | 9.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $699.95 | $449.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.95 | $449.00 |
| Best for | A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| What sets it apart | Cold extraction in under five minutes, a feature no other espresso machine here has | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Solid steel housing |
| Boiler Type | Thermoblock. De'Longhi does not publish how many | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cold Brew | ✓ | — |
| Colour Options | Metal, the only finish De'Longhi lists | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Cup clearance | 113, published as 4.45 in | — |
| Dimensions | 285 x 365 x 403 mm | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Display Type | ✕ | — |
| Grind steps | De'Longhi's own page gives two different answers, 8 and 15, and does not resolve them | — |
| In Box Accessories | A barista toolkit | — |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic with an integrated grinder | Semi-automatic |
| Maker Claim | De'Longhi styles itself the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker, footnoted to an unnamed independent research institute for full year 2025 | — |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Preset Recipes | 4 | — |
| Pump pressure | 15, with what De'Longhi calls 9 bar of high pressure during extraction after a low pressure pre-infusion | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum |
| Sca Note | De'Longhi states the cold extraction technology was developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. That is a collaboration on a feature and not an SCA certification of the machine, so none is recorded | — |
| Serviceability | — | The maker lists it as self serviceable |
| Solenoid Valve | — | Commercial three-way solenoid valve |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual, which De'Longhi calls a commercial-style steam wand | Commercial steam wand |
| Temperature Control | 3 infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control | — |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration | — |
| Water Tank | 1.66, published as 56.13 oz | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 11.7, published as 25.8 lb | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
- +Cold brew in under five minutes, from a function De'Longhi developed with the Specialty Coffee Association.
- +Three infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control.
- +A manual steam wand, so microfoam and latte art are genuinely possible.
- +A dosing and tamping guide in the box, which is the step beginners get wrong.
- +1600 watts and a 56 oz tank, in a machine 14.4 inches wide.
- −De'Longhi's own page says 8 grind settings in one place and 15 in another, and never resolves it.
- −No portafilter diameter is published, so you cannot check accessory fitment before buying.
- −No bean hopper capacity and no heat-up time are published.
- −One finish only, and no display: control is by button and dial.
- −The machine is sold under two SKUs at the same price and one of them is out of stock.
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
| De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699.95 | $449.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced |
| What sets it apart | Cold extraction in under five minutes, a feature no other espresso machine here has | 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. De'Longhi does not publish how many | — |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cold Brew | ✓ | — |
| Colour Options | Metal, the only finish De'Longhi lists | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Cup clearance | 113, published as 4.45 in | — |
| Dimensions | 285 x 365 x 403 mm | 203 x 241 x 361 mm |
| Display Type | ✕ | — |
| Grind steps | De'Longhi's own page gives two different answers, 8 and 15, and does not resolve them | — |
| In Box Accessories | A barista toolkit | — |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic with an integrated grinder | Semi-automatic |
| Maker Claim | De'Longhi styles itself the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker, footnoted to an unnamed independent research institute for full year 2025 | — |
| Portafilter Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter |
| Power | 1600 W | — |
| Preset Recipes | 4 | — |
| Pump pressure | 15, with what De'Longhi calls 9 bar of high pressure during extraction after a low pressure pre-infusion | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum |
| Sca Note | De'Longhi states the cold extraction technology was developed with the Specialty Coffee Association. That is a collaboration on a feature and not an SCA certification of the machine, so none is recorded | — |
| 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, which De'Longhi calls a commercial-style steam wand | Commercial steam wand |
| Temperature Control | 3 infusion temperatures, which De'Longhi calls Active Temperature Control | — |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration | — |
| Water Tank | 1.66, published as 56.13 oz | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 11.7, published as 25.8 lb | — |
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine?
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo scores 6.6 against 6.5, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo or Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine cheaper?
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo starts at $699.95, and Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine at $449.00.
Who is De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo for?
A grinder, a real steam wand and cold brew in one machine
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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