Gaggia Classic Pro E24 vs De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro

The Gaggia Classic Pro E24 is the better long-term machine for someone who wants to learn espresso and keep improving. Its brass boiler, 58mm commercial group, 3-way solenoid and steel frame give it a build and serviceability edge, and owners rate it 4.9 from 757 ratings. The De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro does more work for you: built-in grinder, assisted tamping, temperature presets, auto frothing and cold brew, with a much smaller tank and fewer ratings. Pick the Gaggia for craft and durability, the De'Longhi for convenience and variety.

• Choose the Gaggia Classic Pro E24 if you want a repairable, upgradeable machine with commercial parts and are willing to learn to grind, dose and tamp yourself.
• Choose the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro if you want the grinder, tamping, milk frothing and cold brew handled in one machine with a short learning curve.