De'Longhi La Specialista Opera vs Gaggia Espresso Evolution
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
La Specialista Opera and Espresso Evolution are not direct competitors: different use classes. Espresso Evolution is the entry-level choice; La Specialista Opera offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
La Specialista Opera
De'Longhi
F3 · Advanced
|
Espresso Evolution
Gaggia
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 949.99 € | — |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 36.9 × 38 × 44.5 cm | 19.9 × 25.5 × 30.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Power (W) | 1550 W | 1900 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermoblock | — |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 53 mm mm |
| PID control | — | Yes |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 19 bar | 15 bar |
| Boiler material | — | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 1.2 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Panarello |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
La Specialista Opera
Most capable Advanced
Highest technical score among the 3 sheets in the Thermoblock category (advanced tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Espresso Evolution
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: La Specialista Opera 2 l vs Espresso Evolution 1.2 l
- Steam wand: La Specialista Opera Manual steam wand · Espresso Evolution Panarello
Which one to choose
Choose La Specialista Opera if…
you value water tank capacity. It is the most capable in its class.
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