Gaggia Velasca Prestige vs Melitta Barista TS Smart
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Barista TS Smart is ahead on dishwasher-safe milk system; 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 #1 of 25, Velasca Prestige #19.
| Parameter |
Velasca Prestige
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) | 25.6 × 44 × 34 cm | 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.4 kg | 10.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 1850 W | 1450 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Milk carafe | 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 | 6 | 21 |
| User profiles | — | 8 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 270 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Dishwasher-safe milk system: Barista TS Smart yes, Velasca Prestige no
- Milk system: Velasca Prestige Milk carafe · Barista TS Smart Automatic milk tube
- Integrated grinder burr type: Velasca Prestige Ceramic · Barista TS Smart Conical
Which one to choose
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