Gaggia Classic 14101

788 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 788 reviews of Gaggia Classic 14101. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the price and maintenance. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability and noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Gaggia Classic 14101 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Gaggia Classic 14101 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the usability and price are overall positive. The noise and performance also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Gaggia Classic 14101

alaTest has collected and analyzed 285 user reviews of Gaggia Classic 14101 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Max Mutter Steven Tata Learn more (techgearlab.com)

Gaggia Classic Review

In the Fall of 2019 the Gaggia Classic Pro was replaced by the newer (and slightly improved) Gaggia Classic Pro, also sometimes referred to as the...

The makes decent espresso, but that's about all the good things we can say. Other than that it is messy, difficult to use, and doesn't steam milk very well, nor does it have a built-in grinder. It is far from the best choice in this price range.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Best value espresso machine

Reviewers say that the Gaggia Classic produces a nearly perfect espresso for a fraction of the cost of high-end machines. Several users who have owned their machines for years say the Gaggia is very durable and holds up well to consistent daily use....

Simple controls, compact, durable, uses ground coffee or ESE pods

Hard to judge water level, cheap plastic tamper, cheap frothing wand, aluminum boiler susceptible to corrosion

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Angie Parkinson (toptenreviews.com)

Gaggia Classic 14101 Review

Although the Gaggia Classic espresso machine sounds like a lot of trouble, espresso purists love it. It gives you splendid-tasting espresso, beautifully steamed and foamed milk, and the added benefit of a hot water stream if you want other hot drinks....

This sturdy machine comes with a high-quality tamping tool and has the biggest water reservoir of all the espresso makers we reviewed.

There is a definite learning curve with this espresso maker.

The Gaggia Classic espresso maker yields first-rate coffee and gives you excellent frothed milk, but it takes more effort with this manual machine than it does with the more automated espresso machines.

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Expert review by : Carrie-Ann Skinner (techradar.com)

Gaggia Classic review

An espresso machine for those who want to become baristas at home

Manual control over brew ; Can pour two espressos at once ; Built-in steam wand

Some dripping after espresso is poured ; Expensive ; Doesn’t come with a milk jug

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Gaggia Classic review

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The Gaggia Classic coffee machine can make espressos and cappuccinos from either ground coffee or ESE pods, and will certainly bring a touch of sleek sophistication to your kitchen. We put this coffee maker to the test to find out if, as well as...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by (bestcoffeemaker.co.uk)

Gaggia Classic Review

The Gaggia Classic coffee machine is one of the most popular home coffee machines on the market. It is made by the Italian company, Gaggia, which is a name synonymous with espresso and espresso machines. Here we take a look at what it is about the...

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Consumer review (livingdirect.com)

Gaggia Classic

Very disappointed that this had so many moving parts. Found it difficult to set up and then performance was testy with espresso half way across the kitchen and then the frothed tip flew off as well!

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

CoffeeGeek - Gaggia Classic Machine - Alex DiCicco's Review

I've had the Classic for a year and it is a very solid machine that produces great espresso. A lot of commercial components and stainless steel body gives it that 'prosumer' feel. Heats up to temp rather quickly due to the small boiler. The fact...

Built like a tank ; Can produce great espresso ; Commercial components ; Quick heat up time

Small boiler ; Frothing attachment

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

CoffeeGeek - Gaggia Classic Machine - Bob Pasternak's Review

I'm new to making espresso.

Produces real espresso, with syrupy mouth feel and good crema ; Warm up is quick ; 3-Way solenoid valve is nice feature ; Doesn't take up a lot of room on kitchen counter ; Stainless Steel construction is nice

Every shot, without even one exception, is sour ; Small boiler is inadequate for steaming. I have to wait in the middle of steaming 6 ounces of milk

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

The Classic Gaggia Espresso machine functions very well.

The Gaggia espresso machine was easy to put together with the help of DVD instructions, especially video of correct pours vs. incorrectly tamped and ground coffee pours. These visual instructions made start up foolproof. Once set up it has performed...

Aug, 2010

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