Gaggia Classic Pro E24 vs Breville Barista Express
A 58 mm brass single boiler with no grinder, against an all-in-one with a 54 mm basket.
The short version
| Criterion | Gaggia Classic Pro E24 | Breville Barista Express |
|---|---|---|
| Grinder | None — a separate grinder is required | Integrated conical burr grinder |
| Portafilter | 58 mm stainless steel, with baskets for 7 to 18 gram doses | 54 mm stainless steel, with 1 and 2 cup single and dual wall baskets |
| Heating system | Single boiler, dual use, lead-free brass, 3.5 oz, 1370 W | Thermocoil |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 x 14.2 in (W x D x H) | 15.9 x 13.1 x 12.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Price | $549.00 | $699.95 |
Which one fits
Consider Gaggia Classic Pro E24 if
- You want a 58 mm stainless portafilter and baskets that take 7 to 18 grams
- You want a lead-free brass single boiler with the over-pressure valve calibrated to 9 bar
- You want a machine 8 x 9.5 in on the counter and already own a grinder
Consider Breville Barista Express if
- You want 16 grind settings on a dial built into the machine
- You want published PID temperature control at $699.95
- You want an integrated tamper and expect to press each dose yourself
Main tradeoffs
- A 58 mm portafilter, a lead-free brass single boiler and an 8-inch-wide body at $549.00buying a grinder separately
- Grinding, dosing and brewing in one machine for $699.95a 54 mm basket and 15.9 inches of counter
At a glance
| Criterion | Gaggia Classic Pro E24 | Breville Barista Express |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder, wants a 58 mm portafilter and a brass boiler, and has 8 inches of counter width | Someone who wants grinding and brewing in one machine at $699.95 and is willing to tamp each dose and texture the milk by hand |
| Pricing | $549.00 in stainless steel; $599.00 in other colours | $699.95 |
| Key differentiator | A 58 mm stainless portafilter with 7 to 18 gram baskets and a lead-free brass single boiler, in a body 8 inches wide, for $549.00 | 16 grind settings, published PID temperature control and a 54 mm portafilter, in a machine that grinds, doses and brews for $699.95 |
| Category | Espresso Machines | Espresso Machines |
Key facts
| Fact | Gaggia Classic Pro E24 | Breville Barista Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.00 | $699.95 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic: you dose, tamp and start the shot | Semi-automatic: you dose, tamp and start the shot |
| Grinder | None — a separate grinder is required | Integrated conical burr grinder |
| Tamping | By hand, with a plastic tamper included | By hand, with an integrated tamper included |
| Heating system | Single boiler, dual use, lead-free brass, 3.5 oz, 1370 W | Thermocoil |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar Italian-made Ulka pump | 15 bar Italian pump |
| Brew pressure | Over-pressure valve calibrated to 9 bar | 9 bar extraction |
| Portafilter | 58 mm stainless steel, with baskets for 7 to 18 gram doses | 54 mm stainless steel, with 1 and 2 cup single and dual wall baskets |
| Milk system | Manual: rotating commercial-style stainless steam wand, two-hole tip | Manual: steam wand you work yourself |
| Water tank | 72 oz | — |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 x 14.2 in (W x D x H) | 15.9 x 13.1 x 12.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 19 lb | — |
| Power | 1425 W at 110-120 V | — |
| Housing | Single-piece 17-gauge brushed stainless steel | Brushed stainless steel |
| Grind settings | — | 16 |
| Temperature control | — | PID temperature control, water delivered at 200°F |
A machine built around the group head against one built around the counter. The Gaggia publishes a 58 mm portafilter taking 7 to 18 gram baskets, a lead-free brass single boiler and a body 8 inches wide, for $549.00 — and no grinder at all, so a separate one is part of the cost. The Breville grinds, doses and brews in one machine with a 54 mm basket, for $699.95 and 15.9 inches of counter.
Take the next step
Gaggia Classic Pro E24
Breville Barista Express