La Pavoni Cellini Classic vs Olympia Express Maximatic
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Cellini Classic and Maximatic are not direct competitors: different use classes. Cellini Classic is the entry-level choice; Maximatic offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Cellini Classic
La Pavoni
F3 · Advanced
|
Maximatic
Olympia Express
F5 · Professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 1974 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1559 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm | 19.5 × 34 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23 kg | 18.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1400 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | — |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | — |
| Pump type | Vibration | Vibration |
| Group head type | E61 | — |
| Boiler material | Copper | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2.9 l | 1.5 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | — |
| Plumbable | No | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Cellini Classic 2.9 l vs Maximatic 1.5 l
- Boiler material: Cellini Classic Copper · Maximatic Stainless steel
Which one to choose
Questo confronto rimanda alle due schede, dove trovi i dati completi e i link ufficiali.