ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine vs Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler size, water tank, width, depth. The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (3.68 L against 0.75 L for the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine).
ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine
Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (3.68 L against 0.75 L for the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine).
- The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (2.13 L against 2 L for the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine).
- The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine is lighter at 8.1 kg; the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine weighs 13.4 kg.
- Size, ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine against Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine: width 19.6 cm against 20.1 cm, depth 34.8 cm against 26.9 cm, height 31.5 cm against 36.1 cm.
- The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine sits in a lower typical price band than the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine ($$$ $700–1,500 against $$$$ $1,500+).
Which one should you buy?
Home baristas who pull espresso shots and want PID control without plumbing in.
An espresso-only machine for people who want PID temperature control and a pressure gauge. The trade-off is a wait between brewing and steaming, since it has a single boiler.
Skip it if: You want to steam milk right after pulling a shot.
Full specs and review →Home baristas who want PID control and a pressure gauge on a single boiler machine.
The Classic Up pairs PID temperature control with a pressure gauge and a standard 58 mm portafilter, ideal for tinkerers upgrading their setup. As a single boiler machine, it makes you wait between brewing and steaming.
Skip it if: You want to brew and steam milk at the same time.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger boiler
- A larger water tank
- A lower typical price band
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine | Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$ $700–1,500 |
| Boiler / heating | Single | Single |
| Boiler size | 0.75 L | 3.68 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2 L | 2.13 L |
| Width | 19.6 cm | 20.1 cm |
| Depth | 34.8 cm | 26.9 cm |
| Height | 31.5 cm | 36.1 cm |
| Weight | 13.4 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: boiler / heating (Single); pid temperature control (Yes); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (3 years).
ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine vs Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine and the Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine?
The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine has a larger boiler (3.68 L against 0.75 L for the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine). The Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (2.13 L against 2 L for the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine).
Do the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine and the Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine or the Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine more expensive?
The ECM Puristika Single-Boiler Espresso Machine is $$$$ $1,500+ and the Gaggia Classic Up Espresso Machine is $$$ $700–1,500. Check the retailer for today's price.