Contents
  1. Specifications
  2. What independent testing found
  3. Strengths and limitations
  4. Will it fit?
  5. Complete setup
  6. Alternatives
  7. Our recommendation

Quick verdict

The Classic Evo Pro is the traditional choice here. It has a 58 mm portafilter that takes standard baskets and tampers, a brass boiler, a commercial-style two-hole steam wand, and an over-pressure valve (OPV) set to 9 bar on US units. It has no PID. CoffeeGeek measured the grouphead dropping from about 94°C to 89°C over a 25-second shot, so you learn to time shots around the heating cycle. It suits people who want hands-on control and standard 58 mm accessories.

Buy it if

  • You want standard 58 mm baskets, tampers and puck screens.
  • You are willing to learn temperature timing.

Skip it if

  • You want push-button consistency or automatic milk.
  • You use tall cups; CoffeeGeek measured about 10–12 cm of clearance.
Countertop Coffee editorial score7.5/10
Best for
Buyers who want standard 58 mm baskets and accessories and will learn temperature surfing.
Main compromise
No PID; CoffeeGeek measured the grouphead dropping from about 94°C to 89°C over a shot.
Heating
Single boiler, lead-free brass, 3.5 oz; no PID
Portafilter
58 mm; baskets 7 g single, 14 g double, 14 g pressurized
Pressure
15 bar Ulka pump rating; OPV set to 9 bar (US units)

Specifications

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro specifications and where each figure comes from
SpecDetail and source
HeatingSingle boiler, lead-free brass, 3.5 oz; no PIDManufacturer: Gaggia North America
Portafilter58 mm; baskets 7 g single, 14 g double, 14 g pressurizedManufacturer: Gaggia North America, Home Coffee Solutions
Pressure15 bar Ulka pump rating; OPV set to 9 bar (US units)Manufacturer: Gaggia North America, CoffeeGeek
TemperatureNo PID; about 94°C at shot start to 89°C at 25 s (CoffeeGeek, Scace device)Independent test: CoffeeGeek
SteamCommercial-style 2-hole wand; 180 ml milk in about 40–45 s (CoffeeGeek)Manufacturer: Gaggia North America, CoffeeGeek
Water tank72 oz (2.1 L)Manufacturer: Gaggia North America, Home Coffee Solutions
Cup clearanceAbout 10–12 cm (CoffeeGeek)Independent test: CoffeeGeek
Dimensions8 in W × 9.5 in D × 14.2 in HManufacturer: Gaggia North America
Weight19 lbManufacturer: Gaggia North America
Power1425 W, 110–120 VManufacturer: Gaggia North America
Warranty2 years (retailer listing)Retailer listing: Home Coffee Solutions

Gaggia North America's page is for the "Classic Pro E24". The linked Amazon listing is the RI9380/49 Classic Evo Pro in Thunder Black. We use the Gaggia NA page for shared construction figures and a retailer listing for the RI9380/49's baskets and warranty (retailer).

What independent testing found

CoffeeGeek's first look (Mark Prince, November 2, 2023) (CoffeeGeek):

  • OPV: 2023 US and Canadian units ship with a 9-bar spring, replacing an earlier 12-bar setting.
  • Temperature: measured with a Scace device, about 94°C (201°F) at shot start falling to about 89°C (192°F) by 25 seconds. He recommends starting shots right after the heating light cycles.
  • Brew to steam: about 40–45 seconds.
  • Steaming: 180 ml of milk to 65°C in about 40–45 seconds.
  • Drawbacks: low cup clearance (10–12 cm), a smooth plastic steam knob, and a smoked water tank that is hard to read.

CoffeeGeek's piece also describes how far owners take this machine with aftermarket modifications. We don't recommend modifying electrical or pressure components. Follow Gaggia's documentation.

Strengths and limitations

What stands out

  • Standard 58 mm format for tampers, baskets and screens.
  • 9-bar OPV on current US units.
  • Commercial-style steam wand.
  • 2-year warranty, per the retailer listing.

Limitations

  • No PID; it takes technique to manage temperature.
  • Waits between brewing and steaming.
  • Low cup clearance.

Will it fit?

Gaggia beside two compact machines1. Gaggia Classic Evo Pro: 203 mm wide by 241 mm deep; 2. Breville Bambino Plus: 196 mm wide by 300 mm deep; 3. De'Longhi Dedica Arte: 150 mm wide by 330 mm deepWall610 mm (24 in) counter depth123
  1. 1 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro: 203 × 241 mm (8.0 × 9.5 in), manufacturer
  2. 2 Breville Bambino Plus: 196 × 300 mm (7.7 × 11.8 in), retailer listing
  3. 3 De'Longhi Dedica Arte: 150 × 330 mm (5.9 × 13.0 in), retailer listing
Gaggia beside two compact machines. Top view, drawn to one scale from each product’s stated width and depth; the shaded band is a 610 mm (24 in) counter depth, the NKBA planning standard. Leave extra room for cables, lids, portafilter handles and hands. This is a planning aid, not a measurement.

Complete setup

Alternatives

Our recommendation

I'd recommend the Classic Evo Pro to people who want a traditional 58 mm machine and enjoy learning the process. If you want the machine to handle temperature for you, a Bambino is the easier daily driver.

Check price on Amazon

Amazon listing: RI9380/49, Thunder Black

Sources

  1. Gaggia Classic Pro E24 — Gaggia North America. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  2. Gaggia Classic Evo Pro Espresso Machine - Thunder Black (RI9380/49) — Home Coffee Solutions. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  3. Gaggia Classic Evo Pro first look — CoffeeGeek. Independent review. Mark Prince, 2023-11-02. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  4. Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus — Whole Latte Love. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  5. DeLonghi EC885M Dedica Arte Espresso Machine — Whole Latte Love. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.