Gaggia Classic Pro vs Profitec Go
Two espresso machines side by side, both picks for enthusiasts and for small kitchens. They differ on boiler size, water tank, width, depth. The Profitec Go has a larger boiler (0.3 L against 0.1 L for the Gaggia Classic Pro).
Gaggia Classic Pro
Profitec Go
What actually differs
- The Profitec Go has a larger boiler (0.3 L against 0.1 L for the Gaggia Classic Pro).
- The Profitec Go has a larger water tank (2.8 L against 2.1 L for the Gaggia Classic Pro).
- The Gaggia Classic Pro is lighter at 8.6 kg; the Profitec Go weighs 12 kg.
- Voltage: the Gaggia Classic Pro has 110-120 V, the Profitec Go has 230 V (EU/UK/CH/AU) or 115 V (US).
- The Profitec Go has a longer warranty (3 years against 2 years for the Gaggia Classic Pro).
- Size, Gaggia Classic Pro against Profitec Go: width 20.3 cm against 21 cm, depth 24.1 cm against 36.2 cm, height 36.1 cm against 38.1 cm. The Gaggia Classic Pro is the more compact of the two.
- The Gaggia Classic Pro sits in a lower typical price band than the Profitec Go ($$ $300–700 against $$$ $700–1,500).
Which one should you buy?
Enthusiast users comfortable with modifications and manual espresso workflow.
Enthusiasts who want a moddable machine with a commercial group head should consider it. It produces strong espresso after dialing in but requires manual skill and upgrades for full performance.
Skip it if: Beginners or anyone needing strong latte microfoam and automatic controls out of the box should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Enthusiast users seeking PID and adjustable OPV in a compact single-boiler Profitec machine.
Enthusiasts wanting a compact Profitec single boiler with PID and adjustable OPV should consider the Go as the brand's entry-level option below the Move. It fills a gap for those prioritizing these features.
Skip it if: Beginners or users needing quick milk drinks without workflow pauses should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A more compact footprint
- A lower typical price band
- A larger boiler
- A larger water tank
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Gaggia Classic Pro | Profitec Go |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$$ $700–1,500 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Single | Single |
| Boiler size | 0.1 L | 0.3 L |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 2.1 L | 2.8 L |
| Width | 20.3 cm | 21 cm |
| Depth | 24.1 cm | 36.2 cm |
| Height | 36.1 cm | 38.1 cm |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 12 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 230 V (EU/UK/CH/AU) or 115 V (US) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Single); portafilter size (58 mm); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes).
Gaggia Classic Pro vs Profitec Go: common questions
What is the main difference between the Gaggia Classic Pro and the Profitec Go?
The Profitec Go has a larger boiler (0.3 L against 0.1 L for the Gaggia Classic Pro). The Profitec Go has a larger water tank (2.8 L against 2.1 L for the Gaggia Classic Pro).
Do the Gaggia Classic Pro and the Profitec Go use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Gaggia Classic Pro or the Profitec Go more expensive?
The Gaggia Classic Pro is $$ $300–700 and the Profitec Go is $$$ $700–1,500. Check the retailer for today's price.