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Gaggia Classic Pro vs Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

Reddit prefers Gaggia Classic Pro โ€” higher sentiment (62% vs 55% positive).

Gaggia Classic Pro
#29 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Gaggia

Gaggia Classic Pro

$549.00

62

Pros

  • +brass boiler
  • +consistency with Gaggimate
  • +customization with Gaggimate
  • +steam is fine

Cons

  • โˆ’Potential lead in brass components
  • โˆ’Manufacturer's 'lead-free' claim contradicted by findings
  • โˆ’Definition of 'lead-free' may be misleading
  • โˆ’flow rate is too fast
โ€œof all the people with a gaggia classic. most people don't mod their machines. but you're in a reddit sub so the bias is towards modding and tinkering to make better espresso. it's why it existsโ€
r/gaggiaclassic
Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS
#4 in Espresso Machines

Sage

Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

$479.99

55

Pros

  • +great machine
  • +punches above its weight class
  • +good for learning
  • +long-lasting

Cons

  • โˆ’cannot change temperature
  • โˆ’light
  • โˆ’requires holding the machine to lock the portafilter
  • โˆ’not the best pick if you don't care for milk drinks
โ€œNo oneโ€™s mentioned it yet but the biggest upside is the warmup only taking 3 seconds. ... The bambino has been a fantastic machine for my space and usage habits. Aside from that, the machine is very bโ€
r/espresso