Gaggia Cadorna Prestige vs Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine

The verdict

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige is the better buy on our scoring, 8.6 to Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine's 7.0. It leads on drinks & milk system and cleaning & upkeep.

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige costs $850 less.

Who each one suits

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige

Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability

Scores higher on drinks & milk system, cleaning & upkeep, grinder & grind control.

Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine

The JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8

Scores higher on capacity & refills, build quality & warranty.

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

CriterionWeightGaggia Cadorna PrestigeJura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
Drinks & Milk System16%9.58.2
Cleaning & Upkeep15%8.25.0
Grinder & Grind Control15%8.56.0
Value for Money12%10.05.3
Capacity & Refills12%7.59.0
Ease of Use12%8.58.0
Build Quality & Warranty10%6.37.3
Kitchen Fit & Noise8%10.08.6

What each one costs

Price$1,049.00$1,899.00

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Gaggia Cadorna PrestigeJura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
Brand founded1948—
Based inMilan, Italy—
Price$1,049.00$1,899.00
Best forHome users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capabilityThe JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8
What sets it apartMade in Italy with a built-in espresso tray for crema-perfect short shots, a 100% ceramic grinder, integrated milk carafe with automatic cleaning cycle, and an Over Ice Coffee brew mode. All in one fully automatic machine.—
Compared withDe'Longhi Eletta Explore, Philips 5400 LatteGo, Jura E8—
App Connectivity—Compatible with the J.O.E. app over Wi-Fi, but JURA's own shop states Wi-Fi Connect is not included with the E6 and sells it separately at $75
Automatic milk frother✓✓
Automatic rinse✓—
Bean hopper300280, published as 9.9 oz
Body MaterialBlack ABS bodywork; spray painted anthracite front; stainless steel boiler; black ABS, stainless steel drip tray—
Boiler TypeQuick Heat boiler, light aluminium and stainless steel body—
Bottomless Available✕—
Removable brew group✓—
Brew Temperature Settings—3
Brewing Unit Grams—5 to 16, the range of the variable brewing unit
Built in Grinder✓✓
Burr MaterialCeramic—
Pre-ground bypass✓—
Capsule Free—✓
Strength steps510
Colour OptionsSpray Painted Anthracite, Moonlight GreyPiano White, Piano Black and Dark Inox
Made inMade in ItalyPortugal
Cup clearance155 mm111, published as a height-adjustable spout from 65 to 111 mm
Dimensions260 x 380 x 440 mm (L x H x D)280 x 351 x 446, published as 11 x 13.8 x 17.6 in (W x H x D)
Display Type—2.8 inch colour display with buttons
Extraction—Pulse Extraction Process, which JURA says forces water through the coffee at short, precisely measured intervals to extract a maximum of aroma
Grind steps10—
Machine TypeFully automatic bean-to-cupBean-to-cup superautomatic
Milk System—✓
Milk systemIntegrated milk carafe—
One-touch drinks
11 drinks · 9 shown
JURA counts 11 settings. The other two are its own Caffe Barista and Lungo Barista, and a cappuccino with an extra shot is counted as a cappuccino here.
Plumbable✕—
Power1400 W1450 W
Pre Infusion✓—
Pressure Gauge✕—
Pump pressure15 bar—
Ships toUS—
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.—
Standby Power—0 W
Steam Wand TypeIntegrated milk carafe—
Used Capsule Bin Capacity—16 servings in the coffee grounds container
Voltage—120 V
Warranty1 year2, or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first
Water Filter—CLEARYL Smart+, with automatic filter detection. JURA states that CLEARYL removes the need for descaling
Water Tank1.5 L1.9, published as 64 oz
Weight9.6 kg9.1, published as 20 lbs

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
  • +An integrated milk carafe with an automatic cleaning cycle that froths twice and then removes itself for the fridge
  • +A 100% ceramic grinder with 10 settings, and pre-brewing pause before extraction
  • +Made in Italy, with a Quick Heat boiler and a 1.5 litre tank
  • −$1,049, and $50 more than the Philips 4300 LatteGo
  • −Black ABS bodywork on a machine at this price
  • −One-year warranty, where Breville and Philips publish two
Full Gaggia Cadorna Prestige review →
Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
  • +Eleven drinks including cappuccino, espresso macchiato and a portion of milk foam.
  • +Ten programmable coffee strength levels, where the E4 gives three.
  • +A variable brewing unit that doses 5 to 16g, the same range as the dearer JURA machines.
  • +CLEARYL Smart+ with automatic filter detection, which JURA says removes the need to descale.
  • +Zero watt standby and a 16 serving grounds container.
  • −Wi-Fi Connect is not included. The machine is app compatible and the dongle costs $75 extra.
  • −JURA publishes no price on its own product page; its shop lists $1,899.
  • −The warranty is two years or 6,000 brews, whichever comes first.
  • −JURA does not publish the number of grind settings anywhere on the machine's page.
Full Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine review →

Every specification, side by side

Gaggia Cadorna PrestigeJura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
The maker
Brand founded1948—
Based inMilan, Italy—
Price
Price$1,049.00$1,899.00
Who it suits
Best forHome users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capabilityThe JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8
What sets it apartMade in Italy with a built-in espresso tray for crema-perfect short shots, a 100% ceramic grinder, integrated milk carafe with automatic cleaning cycle, and an Over Ice Coffee brew mode. All in one fully automatic machine.—
Compared withDe'Longhi Eletta Explore, Philips 5400 LatteGo, Jura E8—
Specifications
App Connectivity—Compatible with the J.O.E. app over Wi-Fi, but JURA's own shop states Wi-Fi Connect is not included with the E6 and sells it separately at $75
Automatic milk frother✓✓
Automatic rinse✓—
Bean hopper300280, published as 9.9 oz
Body MaterialBlack ABS bodywork; spray painted anthracite front; stainless steel boiler; black ABS, stainless steel drip tray—
Boiler TypeQuick Heat boiler, light aluminium and stainless steel body—
Bottomless Available✕—
Removable brew group✓—
Brew Temperature Settings—3
Brewing Unit Grams—5 to 16, the range of the variable brewing unit
Built in Grinder✓✓
Burr MaterialCeramic—
Pre-ground bypass✓—
Capsule Free—✓
Strength steps510
Colour OptionsSpray Painted Anthracite, Moonlight GreyPiano White, Piano Black and Dark Inox
Made inMade in ItalyPortugal
Cup clearance155 mm111, published as a height-adjustable spout from 65 to 111 mm
Dimensions260 x 380 x 440 mm (L x H x D)280 x 351 x 446, published as 11 x 13.8 x 17.6 in (W x H x D)
Display Type—2.8 inch colour display with buttons
Extraction—Pulse Extraction Process, which JURA says forces water through the coffee at short, precisely measured intervals to extract a maximum of aroma
Grind steps10—
Machine TypeFully automatic bean-to-cupBean-to-cup superautomatic
Milk System—✓
Milk systemIntegrated milk carafe—
One-touch drinks
11 drinks · 9 shown
JURA counts 11 settings. The other two are its own Caffe Barista and Lungo Barista, and a cappuccino with an extra shot is counted as a cappuccino here.
Plumbable✕—
Power1400 W1450 W
Pre Infusion✓—
Pressure Gauge✕—
Pump pressure15 bar—
Ships toUS—
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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.—
Standby Power—0 W
Steam Wand TypeIntegrated milk carafe—
Used Capsule Bin Capacity—16 servings in the coffee grounds container
Voltage—120 V
Warranty1 year2, or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first
Water Filter—CLEARYL Smart+, with automatic filter detection. JURA states that CLEARYL removes the need for descaling
Water Tank1.5 L1.9, published as 64 oz
Weight9.6 kg9.1, published as 20 lbs

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige vs Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine: common questions

Which is better, Gaggia Cadorna Prestige or Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine?

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige scores 8.6 against 7.0, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine is still ahead on capacity & refills.

Is Gaggia Cadorna Prestige or Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine cheaper?

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige starts at $1,049.00, and Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine at $1,899.00.

Who is Gaggia Cadorna Prestige for?

Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability

Who is Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine for?

The JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8

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