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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