1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Gaggia Accademia
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
Highlights
- Built-in LCD display
- Double boiler
- Ceramic Flat grinder
- 8 Beverages
Highlights
- 4.3" Built-in LCD display
- Double boiler
- Stainless Steel Conical grinder
- 19 Beverages
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Content
Overview
Overview
Here we are comparing Gaggia Accademia to DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS to reveal their common strengths, weaknesses and differences. Based on the features and specifications we have given Gaggia Accademia and DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS overall scores of 79 and 88 out of 100 respectively. You can also view their individual scores per features.
Gaggia Accademia
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
Drink Types
Gaggia Accademia offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino, latte macchiatoDeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, doppio+, americano, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino, cappuccino+, cappuccino mix, caffe latte, latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, flat whiteWith DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS you can also enjoy cold coffee on a hot summer day. Besides variety of coffee drinks DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS is also able to make hot chocolate which is offered by a very few top of the line espresso machines.
Two Boilers
Both coffee makers are dual boiler machines. In general, water used for milk steaming has to be hotter than the water used for coffee brewing. In a dual boiler machine while one boiler heats the water for coffee brewing the other boiler heats the water for milk steaming and since these two proccesses require different temperatures dual boiler machines are faster as both boilers work simultaneously whereas the single boiler ones have to wait between steaming and brewing sessions.
Advantage of Gaggia Accademia
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Gaggia Accademia over DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS.
Gaggia Accademia | vs | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | |
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Material of Grinders | Ceramic | vs | Stainless Steel |
Lower Minimum Height of Cup | 76 mm 3.0" |
vs | 85 mm 3.3" |
Higher Maximum Height of Cup | 165 mm 6.5" |
vs | 140 mm 5.5" |
Larger Milk Tank | 0.6 Liter | vs | 0.3 Liter 10.1 fl-oz |
Larger Dreg Drawer | 16 Portions | vs | 14 Portions |
Advantage of DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS over Gaggia Accademia.
Gaggia Accademia | vs | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | |
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Number of Beverages | 8 Beverages | vs | 19 Beverages |
Higher Pump Pressure | 15 Bar | vs | 19 Bar |
Doppio+ | vs | ||
Americano | vs | ||
Cappuccino+ | vs | ||
Cappuccino Mix | vs | ||
Caffe Latte | vs | ||
Espresso Macchiato | vs | ||
Flat White | vs | ||
Cold Coffee | vs | ||
Hot Chocolate | vs | ||
Cold Milk Foam | vs | ||
Memory Function | vs | ||
Remote Control by App | vs | ||
Larger Water Tank | 1.6 Liter 54 fl-oz |
vs | 2 Liter 68 fl-oz |
Higher Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 350 g 12.3 oz |
vs | 400 g 14 oz |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both machines.
STRENGTHS |
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Built-in Display |
Water Filter |
Cappuccino Maker |
2 Boilers |
Built-in Coffee Grinder |
Use Ground Coffee |
Drip tray water level indicator |
Water Level Indicator |
Espresso |
Caffe |
Caffe Lungo |
Cappuccino |
Latte Macchiato |
Hot Water |
Hot Milk |
Milk Froth |
Cup Warmer |
Selection for Double Cup |
Selection of Grinding Level |
Selection of Coffee Strength |
Selection of Coffee Temperature |
Self-cleaning Function |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Double Portion of Milk Drink |
No Espresso Lungo |
No Double Espresso (Doppio) |
No Americano Extra Shot |
No Double Caffe |
No Morning Coffee |
No Long Black |
No Caffe Barista |
No Lungo Barista |
No Ristretto |
No Double Ristretto |
No Special Coffee |
No Red Eye |
No Black Eye |
No Dead Eye |
No Pot of Coffee |
No Mug To Go |
No Baby Cappuccino |
No Cappuccino XL |
No Italian Cappuccino |
No Latte Macchiato XL |
No Latte Macchiato Triple Shot |
No Latte Caldo |
No Macchiato |
No Caffe Crema |
No Double Caffe Crema |
No Café Au Lait |
No Melange |
No Cortado |
No Galao |
No Verlangerter |
No Kleiner Brauner |
No Milchkaffee |
No White Coffee |
Specifications
And in the end we display side by side all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Gaggia Accademia and here - DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS.
BASICS | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Brand | Gaggia | DeLonghi |
Model | Accademia | PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
Type | Super-Automatic Coffee Machine | Super-Automatic Coffee Machine |
Type of Control | Display Multi-Beverage Control Panel | Touchscreen Display |
Body Material | Soft-Touch Black Painted Metal | Stainless Steel |
Color | Stainless Steel | Metal Silver |
Country of Manufacture | Italy | Italy |
FEATURES | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Number of Beverages | 8 Beverages | 19 Beverages |
Display | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Type | LCD | LCD |
Water Filter | ||
Cappuccino Maker | Integrated Milk Carafe Hot Water Dispenser | DeLonghi LatteCrema System |
Double Portion of Milk Drink | ||
Heating System | Boiler | Boiler |
Number of Boilers | Double | Double |
Material of Boiler (s) | Light aluminum and stainless steel | Stainless Steel |
Pump Pressure | 15 Bar | 19 Bar |
Built-in Coffee Grinder | ||
Material of Grinders | Ceramic | Stainless Steel |
Grinder Type | Flat | Conical |
Use Ground Coffee | ||
Number of Coffee Bean Hoppers | Single | Single |
Drip tray water level indicator | ||
Water Level Indicator |
DRINKS | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Espresso | ||
Espresso Lungo | ||
Double Espresso (Doppio) | ||
Doppio+ | ||
Americano | ||
Americano Extra Shot | ||
Caffe | ||
Double Caffe | ||
Caffe Lungo | ||
Morning Coffee | ||
Long Black | ||
Caffe Barista | ||
Lungo Barista | ||
Ristretto | ||
Double Ristretto | ||
Special Coffee | ||
Red Eye | ||
Black Eye | ||
Dead Eye | ||
Pot of Coffee | ||
Mug To Go |
MILK DRINKS | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Cappuccino | ||
Baby Cappuccino | ||
Cappuccino XL | ||
Cappuccino+ | ||
Cappuccino Mix | ||
Italian Cappuccino | ||
Caffe Latte | ||
Latte Macchiato | ||
Latte Macchiato XL | ||
Latte Macchiato Triple Shot | ||
Latte Caldo | ||
Macchiato | ||
Espresso Macchiato | ||
Caffe Crema | ||
Double Caffe Crema | ||
Café Au Lait | ||
Flat White | ||
Melange | ||
Cortado | ||
Galao | ||
Verlangerter | ||
Kleiner Brauner | ||
Milchkaffee | ||
White Coffee |
OTHER DRINKS | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Cold Coffee | ||
Hot Water | ||
Hot Milk | ||
Cold Milk | ||
Hot Chocolate | ||
Cold Milk Foam | ||
Brew Over Ice | ||
Milk Froth |
OTHER FEATURES | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Create an Individual Profile | 6 profile | |
Memory Function | ||
Remote Control by App | ||
Cup Warmer | ||
Selection for Single Cup | ||
Selection for Double Cup | ||
Selection of Grinding Level | 8 level | 13 level |
Selection of Coffee Strength | 3 level | 3 level |
Selection of Coffee Temperature | 3 level | |
Self-cleaning Function | ||
Auto Off |
PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 282 mm x 385 mm x 428 mm 11.1" x 15.1" x 16.8" | 260 mm x 375 mm x 480 mm 10" x 15" x 19" |
Weight | 17.8 kg (39.2 lbs) | 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs) |
Minimum Height of Cup | 76 mm 3.0" | 85 mm 3.3" |
Maximum Height of Cup | 165 mm 6.5" | 140 mm 5.5" |
Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Water Reservoir Features | Removable | Removable |
Water Reservoir Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Milk Tank Capacity | 0.6 Liter | 0.3 Liter 10.1 fl-oz |
Water Tank Capacity | 1.6 Liter 54 fl-oz | 2 Liter 68 fl-oz |
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 350 g 12.3 oz | 400 g 14 oz |
Dreg Drawer Capacity | 16 Portions | 14 Portions |
Power Supply | North American: 120 V/60 Hz European: 230 V/50 Hz | European: 230 V/50 Hz North American: 110 V/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 1500 W | 1450 W |
Power Cord Length | 1.7 m | 0.7 m |
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES | Gaggia Accademia | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Warranty Period | 24 Months | 24 Months |
Accessories | Cleaning Tablets, Grease Tube, Measuring Spoon | Cleaning brush, Measuring spoon for ground coffee |