Gaggia Anima vs Gaggia Magenta Plus
Quick take: The Gaggia Anima costs $50 less.
| Spec | Gaggia Anima | Gaggia Magenta Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $749 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (640) | 4.3★ (250) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Single Boiler | Single Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 60.8 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Steam wand | Pannarello | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Beginners | Compact Kitchens |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 17.3 x 13.4 in | 9.9 x 17 x 13.6 in |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Gaggia Anima
- ✓60-oz reservoir and 15-puck dregs drawer mean far less daily upkeep than the Brera
- ✓Five strength steps plus programmable volumes for real cup customization
- ✓Nearly 6-inch clearance under the spouts fits travel mugs without an adapter
- ✓Removable brew group and ceramic burrs keep maintenance simple
- ✗Pannarello wand limits milk texture versus the Prestige's one-touch carafe
- ✗Plastic body feels less premium than the price suggests
- ✗Only 5 grinder settings restrict espresso fine-tuning
- ✗Rear-loading water tank is awkward under low cabinets
Gaggia Magenta Plus
- ✓1-hole commercial wand steams some of the best milk of any superauto
- ✓Slim sub-10-inch body with 6 inches of spout clearance for travel mugs
- ✓Color icon display makes on-the-fly strength and volume tweaks easy
- ✓One-touch Americano is rare at this price
- ✗No one-touch milk drinks - see the Magenta Prestige for the carafe
- ✗Five coffee presets is fewer than the Cadorna line
- ✗Manual steaming has a learning curve for superauto shoppers
- ✗1.8L tank loads from the rear, awkward under cabinets