
Breville
Bambino Plus
Fast heat-up, easy for beginners; inconsistent shots, annoying cleaning.

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Gaggia Accademia 22' its good enough has a steam wand you can use when you do have time. I have one with a 3 and a 6 year old and im coming out on the other side. Im looking to invest in something like the lelit bianca or profitec
My wife didn’t want a semi auto. She wanted one where she could push a button. We bought a 22 gaggia accademia
I’ve had two Gaggia Accademia’s (new &old model). My first purchase was in 2009 and I thought I was insane for spending money on a super auto. Here I am in 2025 (both machines still work!) and I’ve never been happier with an appliance.
I’ve had two Gaggia Accademia’s (new &old model). My first purchase was in 2009 and I thought I was insane for spending money on a super auto. Here I am in 2025 (both machines still work!) and I’ve never been happier with an appliance.
I've got a gaggia academia (new version) and I'm really impressed by the results. Only downside is that the internal drip tray is quite small so it needs to be emptied frequently
I can recommend the gaggia academia (new model). It really can deliver amazing espresso and milk drinks. It also looks amazing on your counter with the black glass front and such.
Gaggia Academia - It was significantly less expensive (refurbished) than the Jura Z10 of my dreams. Also the high quality steam wand, and enough customization options that I could approximate any drink option that it did not have. Also, it’s serviceable from home.
I’ve had nespresso, the Jura ENA8, mielecm something, and now the gaggia accademia. None make anywhere as good of espresso as my lamarzocco linea micra but I’ve settled on the gaggia for most mornings when I’m in a rush and just want a few quick shots. I’m not sure there is a super automatic that will even come close to a quality grinder and machine.
Saeco: OK/GOOD? LOL. Obviously you never owned a pre 2017 Saeco Xelsis or the newer Saeco Xelsis Suprema? Gaggia Academia new or old are great machines. The Gaggia Brera is a dated machine by today's standards and it's a $300 machine compared to the $2800 Xelsis. Delonghi machines are good but no better than most. Most Jura machines are over engineered and expensive for no good reason.. The Philips Lattego line was never intended to be high end..

Breville
Bambino Plus
Fast heat-up, easy for beginners; inconsistent shots, annoying cleaning.

Cafelat
Robot Series
Manual, durable, exceptional espresso; no milk, effort for multiple shots.

Gaggia
Classic Pro E24
Mod-friendly workhorse, great espresso with mods; weak steam, poor temp.

Lelit
Bianca
Precise flow control, dual boiler; long heat-up, average build quality.

DeLonghi
Stilosa Series
Budget-friendly, moddable; flimsy build, needs upgrades for good espresso.

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Breville - Bambino Plus

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ECM - Synchronika II

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Lelit - Bianca

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Gaggia - Classic Pro E24

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Breville - Bambino Plus

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Breville - Bambino Plus