Gaggia Accademia vs Melitta Barista TS Smart
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Barista TS Smart is ahead on user profiles; beyond that the two differ in milk system and integrated grinder burr type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Barista TS Smart ranks #24 of 68, Accademia #35.
| Parameter |
Accademia
Gaggia
F3 · Advanced
|
Barista TS Smart
Melitta
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2021 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.2 × 42.8 × 38.5 cm | 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.8 kg | 10.6 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 1450 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Milk carafe | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | — | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Conical |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | Yes |
| Programmed drinks | 19 | 21 |
| User profiles | 4 | 8 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 350 g | 270 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- User profiles: Accademia 4 vs Barista TS Smart 8 — Barista TS Smart wins (+100%)
- Milk system: Accademia Milk carafe · Barista TS Smart Automatic milk tube
- Integrated grinder burr type: Accademia Ceramic · Barista TS Smart Conical
Which one to choose
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