Gaggia Classic RI8161

Gaggia Classic RI8161
alaScore 85

34 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the size. The usability also gets good feedback.

value for money, usability, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Coffee & Espresso Makers the Gaggia Classic RI8161 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Gaggia Classic RI8161

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 10 user reviews of the Gaggia Classic RI8161 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Coffee & Espresso Makers on Amazon.co.uk.

80% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Gaggia Classic - Top Machine

 

I've owned the Gaggia Classic for several years and it's a really good starting point for those wanting a better coffee, regardless of the style (latte, cappuccino etc). I'm looking to upgrade to a machine with a slightly better spec but being that the...

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Good old gaggia again.

 

No complaints about this machine. Sturdy. Reliable. Typical Gaggia. Use Illy coffee and you will get consistently perfect espresso. I read loads of reviews before ordering this machine many of which were less than glowing. But I genuinely have no...

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Great Gaggia Classic !!

 

It is best that I could choose I think! The pressure, and the Watt actually appear in the wonderful cream and flavor of espresso! I really love this machine!

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Decent coffee!

 

I purchased this machine in July and fell in love with it. Finally a decent cup of coffee! It took a little time to assemble and thumb through the instructions for use. Once familiar the machine became an essential bit of kit which produced superb...

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Get the Pressurized Filter !!

 

This machine is good but it came with the Pressurized Filter ,, for better result ,, much better ,, get the (Gaggia Stainless Steel 2 Cup Filter Basket Not Pressurised) Regarding the milk frother its good and give nice result , if there is anything ,,...

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Quality Control

 

I've had one of these machines for 4+ years (the first one was delivered with a broken steam control). Its a great machine if you willing to spend the time perfecting your coffee. I've just ordered another as a gift and it turned up with both filters...

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Excellent Machine, Some Fixable Minor Flaws

 

This is an excellent machine both in performance and looks with very solid construction. The brass brewing head keeps the temperature constant and provides a positive seal with the portafilter handles. It looks excellent and the top filling tank, which...

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OK for espressos but forget cappuccinos

 

This machine makes passable coffee but the steamer is almost completely useless. It can froth enough milk for one cup but after that it runs out of oomph and you end up with boiling, scummy froth on top of your coffee rather than nice smooth, creamy...

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Gaggia Classic Touch Down In Australia

 

I purchased the Gaggia Classic from Amazon UK as it could be bought and delivered to Australia for half the price it retails for here in Australia. I was very impressed with the speed it was shipped to me, I was able to follow it via tracking from...