Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 vs La Marzocco Linea Micra
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The verdict
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to La Marzocco Linea Micra's 6.3. It leads on build quality & durability and maintenance & cleaning.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 costs $4,001 less.
Who each one suits
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49
Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade
Scores higher on build quality & durability, maintenance & cleaning, ease of use & learning curve.
La Marzocco Linea Micra
Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, steam power & milk texturing, 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 | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | La Marzocco Linea Micra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 9.2 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 9.2 | 1.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $499.00 | $4,500.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Best for | Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade | Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter |
| What sets it apart | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three way solenoid valve in a steel body made in Italy | — |
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✕ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel | — |
| Boiler | 1 | 2 |
| Boiler Type | Single uncoated aluminium boiler | Dual boiler: 0.25 l coffee boiler and 1.6 l steam boiler |
| Brew Activation | — | Brew paddle working an electric switch |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | — | Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel, Crème, Light Grey, White, Black, Stainless Steel, Red, Light Blue |
| Made in | Italy | Italy. La Marzocco USA states Handmade in Florence across its site, though not on this machine's own page |
| Dimensions | — | 292 x 457 x 330 (W x D x H), published as 11.5 x 18 x 13 in |
| Hot Water Spout | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | 14 g and 17 g baskets, cleaning basket, convex tamper, convertible portafilter, Purocaf cleaning solution, 12 oz pitcher, installation and user guide |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic dual boiler home espresso machine with an integrated group head, a scaled-down Linea Classic S |
| PID control | — | ✓ |
| Plumbable | — | Optional; the self-contained 2 l reservoir means plumbing in is not required |
| Portafilter Type | — | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless |
| Power | 1200 W | 1600, at 110 V |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | — |
| Pump Type | — | Rotary vane pump |
| Ships to | 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. | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Commercial steam wand | Manual insulated steam wand, cool to the touch |
| Warm-up time | — | 300, published as about 5 minutes on La Marzocco's own Linea Mini against Linea Micra comparison rather than on the product page |
| Warranty | — | 1, published as a 12 month parts and labor warranty |
| Water Tank | 2.1 L | 2 L |
| Weight | 9.1 kg | 19.1, published as 42 lb |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49
- +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
La Marzocco Linea Micra
- +Two boilers, a 0.25 l coffee boiler and a 1.6 l steam boiler, so brewing and steaming never compete.
- +PID control with full temperature adjustment, and an integrated group that La Marzocco credits for commercial-grade temperature stability.
- +La Marzocco Home app for temperature, auto-backflush and a daily on and off schedule.
- +A convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless, plus a hot water spout and an insulated steam wand.
- +Nine finishes on La Marzocco's US page, from Stainless Steel and Black to Red, Light Blue and Crème.
- −$4,500.00 is the highest price of any espresso machine on this site, and it does not include a grinder.
- −La Marzocco's US page does not publish pump pressure or a warranty period.
- −Baskets are 14 g and 17 g only, so anyone dosing 18 g or more needs to buy a larger basket.
- −The 0.25 l coffee boiler is small, which suits a home but is not built for making drinks for a crowd back to back.
Every specification, side by side
| Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade | Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter |
| What sets it apart | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three way solenoid valve in a steel body made in Italy | — |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Automatic milk frother | — | ✕ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing with brass, Stainless steel | — |
| Boiler | 1 | 2 |
| Boiler Type | Single uncoated aluminium boiler | Dual boiler: 0.25 l coffee boiler and 1.6 l steam boiler |
| Brew Activation | — | Brew paddle working an electric switch |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | — | Blue, Brushed Stainless Steel, Crème, Light Grey, White, Black, Stainless Steel, Red, Light Blue |
| Made in | Italy | Italy. La Marzocco USA states Handmade in Florence across its site, though not on this machine's own page |
| Dimensions | — | 292 x 457 x 330 (W x D x H), published as 11.5 x 18 x 13 in |
| Hot Water Spout | — | ✓ |
| In Box Accessories | — | 14 g and 17 g baskets, cleaning basket, convex tamper, convertible portafilter, Purocaf cleaning solution, 12 oz pitcher, installation and user guide |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic dual boiler home espresso machine with an integrated group head, a scaled-down Linea Classic S |
| PID control | — | ✓ |
| Plumbable | — | Optional; the self-contained 2 l reservoir means plumbing in is not required |
| Portafilter Size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Type | — | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless |
| Power | 1200 W | 1600, at 110 V |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | — |
| Pump Type | — | Rotary vane pump |
| Ships to | 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. | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Commercial steam wand | Manual insulated steam wand, cool to the touch |
| Warm-up time | — | 300, published as about 5 minutes on La Marzocco's own Linea Mini against Linea Micra comparison rather than on the product page |
| Warranty | — | 1, published as a 12 month parts and labor warranty |
| Water Tank | 2.1 L | 2 L |
| Weight | 9.1 kg | 19.1, published as 42 lb |
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 vs La Marzocco Linea Micra: common questions
Which is better, Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 or La Marzocco Linea Micra?
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 scores 6.9 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. La Marzocco Linea Micra is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 or La Marzocco Linea Micra cheaper?
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 starts at $499.00, and La Marzocco Linea Micra at $4,500.00.
Who is Gaggia Classic Evo Pro RI9380/49 for?
Anyone who wants commercial fittings at home and expects to keep the machine for a decade
Who is La Marzocco Linea Micra for?
Commercial-grade temperature stability from dual boilers and an integrated group, in a machine small enough for a home counter
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