969.Coffee Elba Gentile vs La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Elba Gentile is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in boiler material, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Elba Gentile ranks #12 of 25, Cellini Evo PID #15.

Parameter
969.Coffee Elba Gentile Elba Gentile 969.Coffee F4 · Semi-professional
La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID Cellini Evo PID La Pavoni F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € ~1000–2200 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25.5 × 43 × 40 cm 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 25.5 kg 24.7 kg
Power (W) 1500 W 1520 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm
PID control Yes Yes
Pump type Rotary
Group head type E61
Boiler material Stainless steel Copper
Water tank capacity (l) 2 l 1.7 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes Yes
Pressure gauge Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Elba Gentile 2 l vs Cellini Evo PID 1.7 l — Elba Gentile wins (+18%)
  • Boiler material: Elba Gentile Stainless steel · Cellini Evo PID Copper

Which one to choose

Choose Elba Gentile if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Elba Gentile sheet →

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