Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic vs Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on water tank, width, depth, height. The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1.2 L for the Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic).
Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic
Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1.2 L for the Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic).
- The Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic is lighter at 8.2 kg; the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine weighs 8.62 kg.
- Voltage: the Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic has 110-120 V, the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has 120 V.
- Size, Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic against Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: width 25.4 cm against 18.4 cm, depth 44.5 cm against 43.8 cm, height 31.5 cm against 33.7 cm.
- The Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic sits in a lower typical price band than the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine ($$ $300–700 against $$$ $700–1,500).
Which one should you buy?
Home users who want a compact super-automatic machine with a built-in grinder.
Shoppers seeking a compact super-automatic unit with integrated grinding will find this model straightforward. Its size suits kitchens with limited counter space.
Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself
Full specs and review →Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping
Anyone who wants espresso drinks at the touch of a button will like this bean-to-cup machine with its built-in grinder and quick thermoblock heat-up. You give up control over the shot compared with a semi-automatic.
Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A lower typical price band
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic | Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$$ $700–1,500 |
| Machine type | Super-automatic | Super-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 1.2 L | 1.4 L |
| Width | 25.4 cm | 18.4 cm |
| Depth | 44.5 cm | 43.8 cm |
| Height | 31.5 cm | 33.7 cm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Super-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermoblock); built-in grinder (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (1 year).
Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic vs Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic and the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine?
The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1.2 L for the Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic). The Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic is lighter at 8.2 kg; the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine weighs 8.62 kg.
Is the Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic or the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine more expensive?
The Gaggia Brera Super-Automatic is $$ $300–700 and the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine is $$$ $700–1,500. Check the retailer for today's price.