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	Gaggia	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$499
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Press Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.1L	Brew: 0.5L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.1 L - Reservoir	1.7 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Coated Aluminum	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass, Polished Face	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	9.1 kg	8.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo and the Turin Legato are semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginner users. The Gaggia Classic Pro Evo is priced at $449, while the Turin Legato is slightly more expensive at $499. Both machines are well-regarded brands and cater to those new to espresso-making. Despite their price differences, both models offer a similar entry-level experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo features a rocker switch activation and a coated aluminum boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.1L, taking approximately 5-15 minutes to heat up. The Turin Legato, on the other hand, has a press button activation and a stainless steel boiler with a significantly greater brew boiler capacity of 0.5L, heating up in less than 5 minutes. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and have a water reservoir as their source, although the Gaggia has a 2.1L reservoir compared to the Turin's 1.7L. Both machines also feature a portafilter size of 58mm.

Features Comparison

Regarding their key features, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo is equipped with a hot water function, a solenoid valve, and a steam wand; however, it lacks pre-infusion and PID control. The Turin Legato offers additional functionality with features such as PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, while also providing a boiler pressure gauge. Both machines feature a steam wand but do not have integrated grinders. Overall, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo provides essential functionalities, while the Turin Legato presents more advanced brewing capabilities.

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