969.Coffee Elba Gentile vs Quick Mill Aquila
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Elba Gentile and Aquila are not direct competitors: different use classes. Aquila is the entry-level choice; Elba Gentile offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Elba Gentile
969.Coffee
F4 · Semi-professional
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Aquila
Quick Mill
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | — |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.5 × 43 × 40 cm | 30.8 × 48.2 × 36.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 25.5 kg | 28.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | — | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | — | Programmable |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 3 l |
| Plumbable | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Software notes | — | The OLED display shows temperature, shot timer, water shortage sensor, standby and eco modes. No app or connectivity is listed. |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Elba Gentile 2 l vs Aquila 3 l
Which one to choose
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