Gaggia Cadorna Style vs Melitta Barista TS Smart
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Choose Gaggia Cadorna Style if you prefer a manual approach to milk frothing and ceramic burrs in a lighter build. Choose Melitta Barista TS Smart if you are looking for an advanced machine with a large drink menu, automatic milk system, and smart connectivity.
| Parameter |
Cadorna Style
Gaggia
F2 · Intermediate
|
Barista TS Smart
Melitta
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26 × 44 × 34.5 cm | 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.7 kg | 10.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 1900 W | 1450 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | No | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Conical |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | Yes |
| Programmed drinks | 7 | 21 |
| User profiles | 4 | 8 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 270 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Gaggia's milk system is a manual steam wand (not dishwasher safe), whereas Melitta uses a dishwasher-safe automatic suction tube.
- Melitta offers a higher level of customization with 21 programmed drinks and 8 user profiles, compared to Gaggia's 7 drinks and 4 profiles.
- Gaggia Cadorna Style is equipped with ceramic burrs, while Melitta Barista TS Smart uses conical burrs.
- Melitta includes app connectivity for remote management, a feature absent on the Gaggia model.
- Gaggia has a lower weight (8.7 kg vs 10.6 kg) but draws more power (1900 W vs 1450 W).
Which one to choose
Choose Cadorna Style if…
Choose Gaggia Cadorna Style if you want an intermediate machine focused on the essentials, with a traditional steam wand for manual milk frothing, a larger bean hopper (300 g), and a higher power draw (1900 W).
Choose Barista TS Smart if…
Choose Melitta Barista TS Smart if you need an advanced user profile (F3), featuring the convenience of a dishwasher-safe automatic milk system, app control, and extensive customization through 21 programmed drinks and 8 user profiles.
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