Jura ENA 8 vs Gaggia Accademia
| Spec | Jura ENA 8 | Gaggia Accademia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (280) | 4.2★ (190) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 37 oz | 54 oz |
| Warm-up time | 60 seconds | 1 minute |
| Steam wand | Auto | Auto (Carafe) + Manual Wand |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 10.7 x 17.5 x 12.7 in | 11.1 x 16.9 x 15.2 in |
| Weight | 21 lbs | 36 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Jura ENA 8
- ✓Full one-touch cappuccinos and lattes from a machine barely wider than a toaster
- ✓2024 redesign added a touchscreen and five more drinks over the old dial model
- ✓Professional Aroma Grinder and P.E.P. extraction match Jura's bigger machines
- ✓Striking design with the crystal diamond water tank looks great on a counter
- ✗Small 37 oz tank and 4.4 oz hopper mean constant refilling for households
- ✗$1,999 is close to the larger E8 which has bigger capacities
- ✗Milk hose and container setup is fiddlier than integrated milk carafes
- ✗No user-adjustable brew temperature beyond two levels
Gaggia Accademia
- ✓Only machine in its class with both a milk carafe and a real steam wand
- ✓Adjustable strength, temperature, dose, pre-infusion, and flow per drink
- ✓19 presets cover everything from ristretto to cortado to hot milk
- ✓Undercuts Jura's similarly equipped flagships by hundreds of dollars
- ✗Big and heavy - over 11 inches wide and 36 pounds
- ✗1.6L tank is small relative to its drink output
- ✗Interface feels dated next to newer app-connected rivals
- ✗Frequent rinse cycles from the dual milk plumbing