Gaggia Classic E24 vs La Pavoni Casabar PID Steel

Technical comparison · Single boiler

In brief

Casabar PID Steel is the most capable in its class. Casabar PID Steel is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with water tank capacity; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Casabar PID Steel ranks #1 of 19, Classic E24 #13.

Parameter
Gaggia Classic E24 Classic E24 Gaggia F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) — 987 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 20 × 27 × 35.5 cm 23.5 × – × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 8.1 kg 13.3 kg
Power (W) 1200 W 1320 W
Voltage (V) 230 V —
Category specs
Boiler architecture — Single boiler
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm 58 mm mm
Pressurized basket Yes —
PID control — Yes
Max pump pressure (bar) 15 bar 15 bar
Pump type — Vibration
Pre-infusion None —
3-way solenoid valve Yes —
Boiler material Brass Brass
Water tank capacity (l) 2.1 l 3 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand —
Pressure gauge — Yes

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Classic E24 2.1 l vs Casabar PID Steel 3 l

Which one to choose

Choose Casabar PID Steel if…

you value water tank capacity. It is the most capable in its class.

See the Casabar PID Steel sheet →

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