Features of Gaggia 14101 Classic:
- 17 1/2 bar pump pressure espresso machine.
- 72 oz removable water reservoir.
- Stainless steel housing.
- Brass portafilter and group head provide temperature stability.
- Hot water dispenser, milk frothing wand.
- Includes single and double shot filter baskets, tamper and measuring spoon.
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Gaggia Classic Comparisons:
1. Gaggia Classic vs. Gaggia Baby Class:
Pump Pressure:
- The Gaggia Classic has a 17 1/2 bar pump pressure while the Baby Class is a 15 bar machine.
Water Tank:
- Gaggia Classic: 72 oz.
- Gaggia Baby Class: 60 oz.
Frothing Wand:
- The Gaggia Classic’s frothing wand also works as a hot water dispenser.
- The Baby Class has no hot water dispenser.
Design:
- The Gaggia Classic has more of a commercial style with switch buttons for control and a dial for steam control.
- The Gaggia Baby Class has a classic home espresso machine design, with simple to use push-buttons.
- Both machines have solid stainless steel exteriors, which is great for easy maintenance and durability.
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Which Is Best To Buy, The Gaggia Classic or Baby Class?
We prefer the Classic to Baby Class for its commercial-grade design, high voltage boiler and powerful pump. There’s not a lot of difference when it comes to the price, making the Gaggia Classic hold a lot of value for your money.
2. Gaggia Classic vs. Breville BES840XL The Infuser:
Pump Pressure:
- Gaggia Classic: 17 1/2 bar.
- Breville Infuser: 15 bar.
Functionality:
- The Gaggia Classic is a manual espresso machine, you’ll have to work and time your shots manually.
- The Breville Infuser is a semi-automatic machine, it has automatic features but you can also reprogram it or use manual functions.
- The Breville Infuser features a special Auto-Purge functionality that automatically adjusts water temperature after steam use for best espresso extraction temperature. It also has a pre-infusion feature that saturates coffee ground with low water pressure to saturate the beans for an even extraction.
Design:
- The Breville has an overall better design than the Gaggia Classic. It features illuminated buttons, a pressure gauge, built-in magnetic tamper, a separated hot water dispenser and a stainless steel frothing wand.
Which Is Best To Buy, The Gaggia Classic or Breville Infuser?
In this case, we do prefer the Breville Infuser to the Gaggia Classic for many reasons. Its automatic features ensure that you get the best shot of espresso every time, but if you’re in an experimental mood, you can override all the settings and set your own. The design of the Infuser is sleek and more durable with its full stainless steel exterior. However, we have to mention that the Infuser is about a $100 more expensive than the Gaggia Classic, so if it’s within your budget, it will totally be worth it, especially that it already includes everything you need to get started: filter baskets, scoop, tamper, frothing jug and cleaning accessories.
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