La Pavoni Cellini Classic vs Quick Mill Aquila

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Aquila is ahead on plumbable; 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, Aquila ranks #5 of 29, Cellini Classic #26.

Parameter
Quick Mill Aquila Aquila Quick Mill F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 1559 € —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm 30.8 × 48.2 × 36.3 cm
Weight (kg) 23 kg 28.5 kg
Power (W) 1400 W —
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm —
PID control — Yes
Max pump pressure (bar) 15 bar —
Pump type Vibration Rotary
Pre-infusion — Programmable
Group head type E61 —
Boiler material Copper Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 2.9 l 3 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand —
Plumbable No Yes
Pressure gauge Yes Yes
Ecosystem
Software notes — The OLED display shows temperature, shot timer, water shortage sensor, standby and eco modes. No app or connectivity is listed.

The differences that matter

  • Plumbable: Aquila yes, Cellini Classic no
  • Pump type: Cellini Classic Vibration · Aquila Rotary
  • Boiler material: Cellini Classic Copper · Aquila Stainless steel

Which one to choose

Choose Aquila if…

you value plumbable.

See the Aquila sheet →

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