Gaggia Cadorna Style vs WMF Perfection 680
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Choose the Gaggia Cadorna Style if you want a manual steam wand, removable brew group, pre-ground coffee bypass, and a 300 g bean hopper. Choose the WMF Perfection 680 if you prefer an automatic milk carafe system, 21 programmed beverages, 8 user profiles, and conical burrs.
| Parameter |
Cadorna Style
Gaggia
F2 · Intermediate
|
Perfection 680
WMF
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 879 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26 × 44 × 34.5 cm | 25 × 41 × 37.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.7 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1900 W | 1550 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | — |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Milk carafe |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | No | — |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Conical |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 7 | 21 |
| User profiles | 4 | 8 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 250 g |
The differences that matter
- Milk system and pre-ground bypass: Gaggia Cadorna Style uses a manual steam wand and includes a pre-ground coffee bypass, whereas WMF Perfection 680 features an automatic milk carafe without a pre-ground bypass.
- Beverages and user profiles: WMF offers 21 programmed beverages and 8 user profiles, compared to 7 beverages and 4 profiles on the Gaggia.
- Grinder and bean hopper: Gaggia features ceramic burrs with a 300 g bean hopper, while WMF uses conical burrs with a 250 g capacity.
- Brew group and power: Gaggia includes a removable brew group and draws 1900 W of power (weight 8.7 kg), versus 1550 W for the WMF (weight 9.3 kg).
Which one to choose
Choose Cadorna Style if…
Choose the Gaggia Cadorna Style if you prefer manual frothing control via steam wand, the convenience of a pre-ground coffee bypass, and a removable brew group for cleaning, paired with a 300 g bean hopper and 1900 W of power.
Choose Perfection 680 if…
Choose the WMF Perfection 680 if you prioritize automatic milk carafe preparation, a variety of 21 programmed beverages with 8 user profiles, and integrated conical burrs, in a 9.3 kg frame measuring 25 × 41 × 37.1 cm.
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