Coffee machines

Gaggia Magenta Plus RI8700 (SUP 051W) review

Gaggia Magenta Plus RI8700 (SUP 051W)

CHOICE Expert Rating

64%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Cup-shelf.
  • Removable group head. (cleaning purposes).
  • Excellent temperature consistency when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • Excellent programming, allows user to change the coffee strength and volume of water in 5ml increments for every drink.
  • Very good milk frothing score using manual steamer.
  • When making 2 cups at a time or a double shot, it makes two single shots in quick succession which is the correct way.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline score for taste test.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
64%
Taste test score
50%
Ease of use score
84%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
100%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,599.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Manual
Coffee strength settings
Yes (5)
Measured heat-up time
49 sec
Frothing ready
25 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
34 x 22 x 42
Weight (kg)
7.5
Website
gaggia.com.au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, literature (instructions, warranty, safety guide), pre-ground coffee scoop, water hardness tester, grease for inner workings of the machine

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (3 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
During each coffee, the user can set the strength and volume (in 5mL increments); drink statistics

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