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Gaggia
Classic Pro E24
The tank-like Italian single boiler, now with a brass boiler: 58 mm, 9-bar and endlessly moddable, but no PID out of the box.
8.3
Great
Coffee Reviews score
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Community
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- Type
- Single-boiler semi-automatic espresso machine
- Boiler
- Single boiler (brew and steam), lead-free brass, 3.5 oz; 1370 W fully embedded heater
- Pump
- 15-bar Italian-made Ulka pump; OPV calibrated to 9 bar
- Typical price
- $549
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
The tank-like Italian single boiler, now with a brass boiler: 58 mm, 9-bar and endlessly moddable, but no PID out of the box.
The 'E24' version of Gaggia's long-running Classic Pro adds a lead-free brass boiler to the single-boiler, 58 mm machine, keeping the 17-gauge stainless body, brass group head, factory 9-bar OPV and two-hole commercial-style steam wand. It is made in Italy and prized for serviceability and modding. It has no PID, pressure gauge or pre-infusion, so reviewers say consistent shots require temperature surfing and a good separate grinder.
Best for
- 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
What we like
- 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
- Serviceable and hugely moddable, with wide parts availability
Watch-outs
- No PID: learn temperature surfing or install a mod
- No pressure gauge, pre-infusion or shot timer
- Small boiler and roughly 5-minute heat-up
- Steam valve is prone to dripping
How it scored
The breakdown.
8.3Great
Gear score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Performance30%8.3
Its 58 mm group, factory 9-bar OPV and two-hole wand can pull excellent shots with a good grinder, but without PID Coffee Kev says you must learn temperature surfing for consistency.
- Build & reliability20%8.8
Single-piece 17-gauge stainless body, brass boiler and brass group, made in Italy; Coffee Kev calls it built like a little tank with great parts availability.
- Ease of use15%6.6
Simple rocker-switch controls, but no PID, pressure gauge, pre-infusion or shot timer, about a 5-minute heat-up per Tom's Coffee Corner, and steam valves that often drip.
- Value20%8.6
$549 for a serviceable 58 mm machine is strong; Tom's Coffee Corner would still pick the E24 over the nearly twice-as-expensive Classic Up.
- Community love15%8.9
A cult classic that owners repair and mod (OPV springs, PID kits, Gaggiuino); a seven-month owner review calls the E24 the best Classic yet.
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What people are saying
From the forums.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums and long-term owner write-ups — linked so you can read the full thread.
“My view: the E24 is currently the Classic Pro version I’d focus on if you want the traditional Gaggia Classic experience. The brass boiler is a sensible move; the machine retains the Classic DNA and avoids the coated-boiler drama.”
“Out of the box, it doesn’t have sophisticated temperature control. You will need to learn temperature surfing to achieve more consistent results with the standard machine.”
“Of course the UP has the included PID control, timer function, and swappable drip trays, but it’s also nearly twice the price of either the Evo Pro, or the E24. For my money, I’d go for the E24 if I’m being honest.”
Specifications
By the numbers.
- Model
- RI9380/46
- Boiler
- Single boiler (brew and steam), lead-free brass, 3.5 oz; 1370 W fully embedded heater
- Pump
- 15-bar Italian-made Ulka pump; OPV calibrated to 9 bar
- Group & portafilter
- Brass group head; 58 mm stainless steel portafilter
- Baskets
- Filter basket capacities 7–18 g; works with ground coffee or pods
- Steam wand
- Commercial-style stainless wand, 2-hole tip, rotating, insulated grip
- Water reservoir
- 72 oz
- Drip tray
- 16 oz
- Body
- Single-piece 17-gauge stainless steel; designed and made in Italy
- Power
- 1425 W, 110–120 V
- Dimensions
- 8 × 9.5 × 14.2 in (W × D × H)
- Weight
- 19 lb
- Power
- 1425 W
- Brews
- Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks
- Typical price
- $549 (checked October 2026)
Community
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FAQ
Good questions.
What changed on the E24?
Gaggia says the E24 adds a lead-free brass boiler for better thermal stability and steaming. Coffee Kev notes it is roughly 30% larger than the older ~80 ml aluminum boiler, at just over 100 ml.
Does the Classic Pro E24 have PID temperature control?
No. Coffee Kev says you'll need temperature surfing for consistent results; the newer Gaggia Classic Up adds PID, pre-infusion and a pressure gauge at a higher price.
What size portafilter does it use?
A 58 mm stainless steel portafilter. Tom's Coffee Corner measured Gaggia's basket at about 58.5 mm, so a 58.5 mm tamper fits best.
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