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Gaggia Classic E24 vs Rancilio Silvia

Choose any two espresso machines to see their specs side by side, with the biggest differences listed first.

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Which one is for you?

Choose the Classic E24 if

  • You'd rather spend £89 less.
  • You want it ready sooner. It heats up in about 5 minutes, against about 10 minutes.
  • Your worktop is shallow. It's 24cm deep, against 29cm.

Choose the Silvia if

  • You need it to fit under wall cupboards. It's 34cm tall, against 38cm.

Worked out from the specs below, by the same rules for every pair.

Main differences

  1. The Classic E24 is ready in about 5 minutes; the Silvia takes about 10 minutes.
  2. The Classic E24 comes with pressurised and non-pressurised baskets; the Silvia with non-pressurised ones.
  3. The Classic E24 stands 38cm tall; the Silvia 34cm.
  4. The Classic E24 is 24cm deep; the Silvia 29cm.

marks the better figure where one is objectively better.

Gaggia Classic E24 compared with Rancilio Silvia
Classic E24Silvia
Brewing
Heating systemSingle boilerSingle boiler
Built-in grinderNoNo
Heat-up timeabout 5 minutes (better)about 10 minutes
Filter basketsPressurised, non-pressurisedNon-pressurised
Portafilter size58mm58mm
PID temperature controlNoNo
PumpVibrationVibration
Pre-infusionNoNo
Pressure gaugeNoNo
Shot timerNoNo
Milk
Milk frothingManual steam wandManual steam wand
Brew and steam at onceNoNo
Size and capacity
Width23cm (better)23.5cm
Height38cm34cm (better)
Depth24cm (better)29cm
Water tank2.1L (better)2L
Weight7.3kg14kg
Extras and ownership
Warranty2 years2 years
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Power1,300W1,150W

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