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Gaggia Espresso Machines

4 models · Updated · Italy · Founded 1948

Gaggia holds a particular place in espresso history: Achille Gaggia's post-war lever machine is the design that produced crema. The modern North American range has two halves. The Classic Pro E24 is the one that matters to enthusiasts — a 58 mm commercial portafilter, a lead-free brass single boiler and an Ulka vibratory pump whose over-pressure valve is set to 9 bar at the puck, all in a machine that costs a fraction of a prosumer setup and is famously modifiable. The Prestige super-autos (Anima, Magenta, Cadorna) sit on the other side, using ceramic flat burrs and an integrated automatic milk carafe.

US warranty

Gaggia North America publishes warranty terms per product on its US store.

Service & parts

Gaggia North America stocks parts and publishes model-specific manuals for the Classic Pro, Classic Evo and E24 generations.

Repairability

The Classic Pro is one of the most repairable machines sold at any price: 58 mm commercial group, brass boiler, widely available gaskets and a large third-party parts ecosystem. Prestige super-autos are serviced through Gaggia's network.

Semi-automatic machines

Gaggia Classic Pro E24 semi-auto espresso machine, front view

Gaggia Classic Pro E24

$451
Semi-automatic

A lead-free brass boiler and a 58 mm commercial portafilter, with the over-pressure valve set to 9 bar at the puck from the factory.

  • Semi-automatic
  • Single boiler
  • No PID
  • 58mm portafilter
  • Commercial-style steam wand
Pump:15 bar(marketing)·Brews at:~9 bar(what the coffee actually sees)
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Super-automatic machines

Gaggia Anima Prestige bean-to-cup espresso machine, front view

Gaggia Anima Prestige

$849
Super-automatic

Ceramic flat burrs and an integrated 0.5 litre milk carafe that froths automatically, in Gaggia's smallest super-auto body.

  • Super-automatic
  • Grinder · 5 settings
  • Automatic milk carafe
  • Removable brew group
Pressure managed automatically — brewing pressure is internal and not user-adjustable.
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Gaggia Magenta Prestige bean-to-cup espresso machine, front view

Gaggia Magenta Prestige

$649
Super-automatic

Under nine inches wide and 17 lb, with the same automatic 0.5 litre milk carafe as the rest of the Prestige line.

  • Super-automatic
  • Grinder · 5 settings
  • Automatic milk carafe
  • Removable brew group
Pressure managed automatically — brewing pressure is internal and not user-adjustable.
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Gaggia Cadorna Prestige bean-to-cup espresso machine, front view

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige

$1,049
Super-automatic

Ten grind settings — twice the Magenta's — a 300 g hopper and an automatic milk carafe, made in Italy.

  • Super-automatic
  • Grinder · 10 settings
  • Automatic milk carafe
  • Removable brew group
Pressure managed automatically — brewing pressure is internal and not user-adjustable.
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Frequently asked

Where are Gaggia espresso machines made?
Gaggia models in our database list Italy as the country of production on the manufacturer's own specification.
What is the cheapest Gaggia espresso machine?
The Gaggia Classic Pro E24, at a published list price of $549. Note that list price is not the whole cost — beans, descaler, filters and electricity add a few hundred dollars a year on any machine.
Do Gaggia machines need descaling?
Yes — every espresso machine that heats water does. Use the manufacturer's approved descaling solution every one to three months depending on your water hardness. Scale is what ends most machines, not use.
Are Gaggia machines repairable?
The Classic Pro is one of the most repairable machines sold at any price: 58 mm commercial group, brass boiler, widely available gaskets and a large third-party parts ecosystem. Prestige super-autos are serviced through Gaggia's network.

Specifications are transcribed from Gaggia's official site. How we score.