#1 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite
Aeropress
Aeropress Original Coffee Press
$34.96
63
Pros
- +portable
- +easy to use
- +quick
- +consistent
Cons
- −expensive
- −plastic
- −microplastics
- −overpriced
“Aeropress is quick, convenient, and consistent.”
r/Coffee
Aeropress Original Coffee Press vs Gaggia Classic Pro
Reddit prefers Aeropress Original Coffee Press — higher sentiment (63% vs 56% positive).
#33 in Espresso Machines
Gaggia
Gaggia Classic Pro
$549.00
56
Pros
- +Considered industry staples as 'good'
- +moddable
- +easy to open
- +easy to modify
Cons
- −Needs mods (pids, 9 bar springs) to meet 'good machine' criteria
- −Especially needs 9 bar springs
- −aluminum boiler would fluctuate
- −shots were always too bitter, too sour, or both
“A thoughtfully executed product that addresses most (if not all) of the shortcomings of previous Gaggia Classic models. Overall it looks like an intentional and meaningful evolution”
r/gaggiaclassic