De'Longhi La Specialista Touch vs Gaggia Espresso Evolution

Technical comparison · Thermoblock

In brief

La Specialista Touch is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in steam wand, which is a design choice rather than a ranking.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~450–1000 € —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) — 19.9 × 25.5 × 30.3 cm
Weight (kg) 10.4 kg 3.7 kg
Power (W) 1450 W 1900 W
Voltage (V) — 230 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Thermoblock —
Portafilter diameter (mm) — 53 mm mm
PID control — Yes
Max pump pressure (bar) 15 bar 15 bar
Boiler material — Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 1.8 l 1.2 l
Steam wand Automatic steam wand Panarello

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: La Specialista Touch 1.8 l vs Espresso Evolution 1.2 l
  • Steam wand: La Specialista Touch Automatic steam wand · Espresso Evolution Panarello

Which one to choose

Choose La Specialista Touch if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the La Specialista Touch sheet →

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