Semi-Automatic
$500
Gaggia
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
★4.6(2,400 reviews)
The 2023 refresh of the legendary Gaggia Classic. Now ships with a 9-bar OPV from the factory, commercial steam wand, and stainless boiler - the same machine the Reddit espresso community has been modding for 30 years.
Price
$500
Boiler
Single Boiler
Pressure
9 bar
Best For
Enthusiasts
Specifications
Dimensions
8 x 9.5 x 14.2 in
Weight
20 lbs
Water Tank
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
Grinder
Not included
Warm-Up Time
3 minutes
Steam Wand
Manual
Basket Type
Unpressurized
Features
Steam Wand
Pros
- ✓Best entry-level prosumer machine
- ✓Endless mod community
- ✓Solid commercial-style portafilter
- ✓Legendary durability
- ✓9-bar pressure tuned from factory
Cons
- ✗Single boiler means waiting between brew and steam
- ✗No PID stock
- ✗Small drip tray
- ✗Manual workflow not for beginners