La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID vs Olympia Express Maximatic

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Cellini Evo PID is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in pump type and boiler material, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Cellini Evo PID ranks #15 of 25, Maximatic #22.

Parameter
La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID Cellini Evo PID La Pavoni F4 · Semi-professional
Olympia Express Maximatic Maximatic Olympia Express F5 · Professional
Identity
Launch year — 1974
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F5 — Professional
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € ~2200–5000 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm 19.5 × 34 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 24.7 kg 18.5 kg
Power (W) 1520 W 1000 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm —
PID control Yes —
Pump type Rotary Vibration
Group head type E61 —
Boiler material Copper Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 1.7 l 1.5 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand —
Plumbable Yes —
Pressure gauge Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Cellini Evo PID 1.7 l vs Maximatic 1.5 l — Cellini Evo PID wins (+13%)
  • Pump type: Cellini Evo PID Rotary · Maximatic Vibration
  • Boiler material: Cellini Evo PID Copper · Maximatic Stainless steel

Which one to choose

Choose Cellini Evo PID if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Cellini Evo PID sheet →

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