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Gaggia Accademia or Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Over Ice?

What actually differs between the Gaggia Accademia and the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Over Ice, and what that means for who you are.

What differs

  • The Cadorna Prestige Over Ice is €800.00 cheaper.
  • Both are the same kind of machine, a bean-to-cup, so they work the same way.
  • Both have a built-in grinder, so you do not need to buy one.
  • Milk works the same on both: with a carafe that clips onto the machine.
  • Cleaning the milk system is the same on both: A rinse with the clean button after every milk drink, and after the last one the carafe apart and into the dishwasher. With milk in it, 2 days in the fridge at most.
  • The Accademia has 4 more recipes on the menu.

Specifications side by side

Gaggia AccademiaGaggia Cadorna Prestige Over Ice
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
GrinderBuilt inBuilt in
Milk systemMilk carafe that clips onto the machineMilk carafe that clips onto the machine
Drinks19 recipes15 recipes
BurrsCeramic burrsCeramic burrs
Grind settings810
Water tank1.6 litres1.5 litres
Bean hopper350 g300 g
Grounds container14 servings10 servings
Width28.2 cm26 cm
Depth x height42.8 x 38.5 cm44 x 38 cm
Weight13.8 kg9.6 kg
Spout height75–165 mm70–155 mm
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Power1900 watt1900 watt
HeatingSingle boilerSingle boiler
MaterialStainless steelPlastic
Made inNot statedItaly
Model numberRI9782EG5603

Who for

Gaggia Accademia

Anyone who wants one-touch milk drinks and to froth by hand as well.

Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Over Ice

Households that drink milk coffees and each want their own setting.

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