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Gaggia Classic E24 vs Profitec Go

The classic single-boiler duel with a twist. The Gaggia is the £449 tinkerer's icon; the Profitec Go is the £899 step-up that adds a PID and a silent pump. Which one is worth your money?

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Side by side

SpecGaggia Classic E24Profitec Go
Price£449£899
BoilerBrass 255 mlBrass 300 ml + PID
Temperature controlManual (temp surf)PID, ±0.6°C
Noise61 dB vibe pump55 dB silent pump
Portafilter58mm58mm
Modding sceneGaggiuino, hugePID built-in, less to mod
Steam powerGood, practice neededStrong, dry, fast
4.6

Choose the Gaggia Classic E24 if…

Buy the Gaggia Classic E24 on a budget or if you love to tinker — the Gaggiuino mod community is unmatched, and the brass-boiler E24 is the best starting point it's ever had.

4.8

Choose the Profitec Go if…

Buy the Profitec Go if you want great espresso without fighting temperature swings. The PID and silent pump justify the price for anyone who'll use it daily.

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Frequently asked questions

Out of the box, the Profitec Go — its PID holds ±0.6°C where the Gaggia needs temp-surfing. But a Gaggiuino-modded Gaggia matches it for half the total spend, if you enjoy tinkering.

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