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Breville Barista Express BES870 vs Gaggia Classic Pro
| Breville Barista Express BES870 | Gaggia Classic Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Breville | Gaggia |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €699 | €449 |
| Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Power | 1600 W | 1425 W |
| Weight | 9.6 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Water tank | 2000 ml | 2100 ml |
| Display | led | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Semi-auto |
| Boiler | Thermocoil | Single boiler |
| Portafilter | 54 mm | 58 mm |
| Colors | stainlessblack sesamered | redblacksilver |
| Dimensions | 320 × 360 × 400 mm | 230 × 235 × 380 mm |
| Water source | tank | tank |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | No |
| Pump type | vibration | vibration |
| Max pressure | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Pressure profiling | No | No |
| Pre-infusion | mechanical | none |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | double | double |
| Steam wand | multi hole | single hole |
| Milk system | manual steam | manual steam |
| Hot water spout | No | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Grinder burr | conical · 40 mm | — |
| Grinder steps | 16 steps | — |
| Method | — | — |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | — |
| Electric | — | — |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | Integrates a 16-step conical burr grinder directly into a semi-automatic machine. Grind, tamp, and extract in one workflow with a pressure gauge, pre-infusion, and a manual steam wand. | The Italian benchmark for prosumer espresso. Commercial 58 mm portafilter, solenoid valve for dry pucks, and a genuine steam wand. A timeless chassis that rewards skill and upgrades well. |
| Made in | China | Italy |