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Gaggia Anima Barista Plus or Gaggia Cadorna Barista Plus?

What actually differs between the Gaggia Anima Barista Plus and the Gaggia Cadorna Barista Plus, and what that means for who you are.

What differs

  • The Anima Barista Plus is €170.00 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 steam wand you control yourself.
  • Cleaning the milk system is the same on both: after every use, a short burst of steam or water and a wipe with a damp cloth.

Specifications side by side

Gaggia Anima Barista PlusGaggia Cadorna Barista Plus
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
GrinderBuilt inBuilt in
Milk systemSteam wand you control yourselfSteam wand you control yourself
Drinks3 recipesNot stated
BurrsCeramic burrsCeramic burrs
Grind settings510
Water tank1.8 litres1.5 litres
Bean hopper150 g300 g
Grounds container15 servings10 servings
Width22.1 cm26 cm
Depth x height43 x 34 cm44 x 38 cm
Weight7.9 kg9 kg
Spout height110–150 mm70–155 mm
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Power1850 watt1900 watt
HeatingSingle boilerSingle boiler
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Made inItalyItaly
Model numberRI8760RI9602

Who for

Gaggia Anima Barista Plus

Anyone who wants bean-to-cup convenience but likes to froth milk by hand.

Gaggia Cadorna Barista Plus

Anyone who wants a bean-to-cup and likes to froth milk with a proper steam wand.

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