Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine vs La Marzocco Linea Micra
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The verdict
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is narrowly ahead, 6.5 to La Marzocco Linea Micra's 6.3. It leads on build quality & durability and value for money.
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine costs $4,051 less.
Who each one suits
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
Scores higher on build quality & durability, value for money.
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.
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 E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | La Marzocco Linea Micra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 9.5 | 1.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $449.00 | $4,500.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Best for | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced | 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, which almost nothing at this price has | — |
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing | — |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | 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 | 203 x 241 x 361 mm | 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 | 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 Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Type | — | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless |
| Power | — | 1600, at 110 V |
| Pump pressure | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum | — |
| Pump Type | — | Rotary vane pump |
| Serviceability | The maker lists it as self serviceable | — |
| 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. | — |
| Solenoid Valve | Commercial three-way solenoid valve | — |
| 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 | — | 19.1, published as 42 lb |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
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 E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | La Marzocco Linea Micra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $449.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced | 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, which almost nothing at this price has | — |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing | — |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | 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 | 203 x 241 x 361 mm | 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 | 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 Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter | 58 mm |
| Portafilter Type | — | Convertible portafilter that changes between single spout, double spout and bottomless |
| Power | — | 1600, at 110 V |
| Pump pressure | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum | — |
| Pump Type | — | Rotary vane pump |
| Serviceability | The maker lists it as self serviceable | — |
| 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. | — |
| Solenoid Valve | Commercial three-way solenoid valve | — |
| 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 | — | 19.1, published as 42 lb |
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine vs La Marzocco Linea Micra: common questions
Which is better, Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine or La Marzocco Linea Micra?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine scores 6.5 against 6.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. La Marzocco Linea Micra is still ahead on shot quality & extraction.
Is Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine or La Marzocco Linea Micra cheaper?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine starts at $449.00, and La Marzocco Linea Micra at $4,500.00.
Who is Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine for?
Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced
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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