Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 vs Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine

Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade

Scores higher on build quality & durability, steam power & milk texturing, maintenance & cleaning.

Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced

Scores higher on workflow & ergonomics, value for money.

• +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

• +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