Gaggia Classic Pro E24 vs De'Longhi Magnifica Evo

Buy the Gaggia Classic Pro E24 if you want to learn real espresso and keep one machine for years. Its brass boiler, 58mm commercial portafilter and 9-bar OPV give it more thermal stability and upgrade room than the Magnifica Evo. The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo is the easier pick for a household that wants one-touch drinks and a built-in grinder with no dialing in. Owners of the Gaggia praise build and shot quality but warn that learning to dial in takes practice; the Magnifica trades that control for convenience.

• Choose the Gaggia Classic Pro E24 if you want a manual, repairable machine with commercial parts and are willing to learn to dial in shots.
• Choose the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo if you want a built-in grinder and one-touch milk drinks without learning espresso technique.