Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine vs Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine
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The verdict
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine is narrowly ahead, 6.5 to Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine's 6.4. It leads on shot quality & extraction and build quality & durability.
Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine costs $289.01 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 shot quality & extraction, build quality & durability.
Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine
Home baristas seeking an affordable cappuccino machine with milk frothing capability
Scores higher on ease of use & learning curve, maintenance & cleaning, 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 | Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 6.3 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 9.5 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $449.00 | $159.99 |
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 | Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 | $159.99 |
| Sizes and variants | — | Mattino Pro Cappuccino Machine, Silver$159.99 (sale, was $219.99)Mattino Pro Cappuccino Machine, Navy Blue$159.99 (sale, was $219.99)Mattino Pro Cappuccino Machine, Obsidian Black$159.99 (sale, was $219.99) |
| Best for | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced | Home baristas seeking an affordable cappuccino machine with milk frothing capability |
| What sets it apart | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has | Offered in three color variants at a sub-$160 sale price with a one-year warranty and free shipping included. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Stilosa, Sowtech Espresso Machine, Gevi Espresso Machine |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✓ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing | — |
| Boiler Type | — | Dual thermal block heating system |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | — |
| Colour Options | — | Sliver, Navy Blue, Obsidian Black |
| Made in | Italy | — |
| Dimensions | 203 x 241 x 361 mm | 330 x 215 x 308 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter | — |
| Power | — | 1350 W |
| Pump pressure | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum | 20 bar |
| Pump Type | — | High pressure pump |
| Serviceability | The maker lists it as self serviceable | — |
| Solenoid Valve | Commercial three-way solenoid valve | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Commercial steam wand | — |
| Warm-up time | — | approximately 120 |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2.1 L | 1.3 L |
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
Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine
- +A fully automated milk frothing system at $159.99, which nothing else near this price has
- +Dual thermal block heating and a 1.3 litre tank
- +A one-year warranty
- −About 120 seconds to warm up, against 3 seconds on the Breville Barista Pro
- −20 bar is a pump maximum, not extraction pressure
- −No grinder, no portafilter size and no weight published
Every specification, side by side
| Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine | Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $449.00 | $159.99 |
| Sizes and variants | — | Mattino Pro Cappuccino Machine, Silver$159.99 (sale, was $219.99)Mattino Pro Cappuccino Machine, Navy Blue$159.99 (sale, was $219.99)Mattino Pro Cappuccino Machine, Obsidian Black$159.99 (sale, was $219.99) |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Commercial parts in a domestic machine, made in Italy and meant to be serviced | Home baristas seeking an affordable cappuccino machine with milk frothing capability |
| What sets it apart | A 58mm commercial portafilter and a three-way solenoid valve, which almost nothing at this price has | Offered in three color variants at a sub-$160 sale price with a one-year warranty and free shipping included. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Stilosa, Sowtech Espresso Machine, Gevi Espresso Machine |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✓ |
| Body Material | Solid steel housing | — |
| Boiler Type | — | Dual thermal block heating system |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | — |
| Colour Options | — | Sliver, Navy Blue, Obsidian Black |
| Made in | Italy | — |
| Dimensions | 203 x 241 x 361 mm | 330 x 215 x 308 mm |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic espresso machine |
| Portafilter Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Portafilter Size | 58, a stainless steel commercial portafilter | — |
| Power | — | 1350 W |
| Pump pressure | 9, published as 9 bar extractions rather than a pump maximum | 20 bar |
| Pump Type | — | High pressure pump |
| 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 | Commercial steam wand | — |
| Warm-up time | — | approximately 120 |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 2.1 L | 1.3 L |
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine vs Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine or Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine scores 6.5 against 6.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine is still ahead on ease of use & learning curve.
Is Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine or Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine cheaper?
Gaggia E24 RI9380/46 Espresso Machine starts at $449.00, and Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine at $159.99.
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 Mattino Pro Mattinata Espresso Machine for?
Home baristas seeking an affordable cappuccino machine with milk frothing capability
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