Coffee machines

Gaggia Classic (Classic SIN 035) review

Gaggia Classic (Classic SIN 035)

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good taste test score.
  • Even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee, rated good.
  • Excellent instructions regarding pre-heating the cups/machine and coffee making.
  • Very good controls.
  • Cup warming plate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor milk frothing.
  • Need to hit the filter basket hard against the side of the bin to empty it.

Type

Machine type
Manual

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Taste test score
80%
Ease of use score
67%
Milk frothing score
40%
Coffee temperature consistency score
70%
Measured heat-up time
1 min 40 sec
Time taken to froth 200mL milk
55 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
Not available
Brand satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Romania
Shop Ethical rating
C

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$770.00

Specifications

Capsule type
N/A
Type of heating system
Boiler
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2
Stated pump pressure (bar)
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
36 x 20 x 28
Weight (kg)
6.8
Contents of packaging
Espresso machine, group handle, 1 ground coffee filter basket, 1 pod coffee filter basket, measuring spoon, tamper, power cord and literature.
Website
segafredo.com.au

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Recycle scheme
N/A
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Adjustable steam pump rate
Jug for milk frothing
Milk frothing
Integrated

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