Gaggia Classic Pro E24 edges out De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo, 8.3 to 7.3. It wins on performance, build & reliability, value, while the La Specialista Arte Evo is stronger on ease of use.
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- • Beginners who want a grinder-equipped machine with presets
- • Households that drink both hot espresso drinks and cold coffee
- • Small kitchens
- • Hands-on learners who want a machine to maintain and mod
- • Pairing with a quality espresso grinder on a budget
- • Buyers who value repairability over convenience
- Built-in grinder plus 3 brew-temperature settings
- Cold Extraction cold brew in under 5 minutes
- Strong, ball-jointed manual steam wand
- 58 mm portafilter, brass boiler and brass group in a stainless body
- OPV set to 9 bar from the factory
- Commercial-style two-hole steam wand
- Grinder is less versatile than reviewers would like
- Timed dosing means you'll want a scale
- No PID: learn temperature surfing or install a mod
- No pressure gauge, pre-infusion or shot timer
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, La Specialista Arte Evo or Classic Pro E24?
Gaggia Classic Pro E24 edges out De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo, 8.3 to 7.3. It wins on performance, build & reliability, value, while the La Specialista Arte Evo is stronger on ease of use.
Which costs less per unit?
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo works out to about $699.95 and Gaggia Classic Pro E24 to about $549, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.