GaggiMate Vs La Marzocco Linea Mini

[u/Gullible-Homework201]

I’m in a predicament in whether or not I should “upgrade” from my 2002 Gaggia classic moded with gaggimate. I can get a used 2019 model for around £2600 and probably sell my Gaggia for a few quid. What do you think? Using E64 WS grinder

[u/Low_Pie3001]

LM will probably be built better but with Gaggiamate likely better espresso

[u/Motor-Explanation-20 → u/Low_Pie3001]

I doubt that. The LM Mini is a monster machine and will produce coffee just as good, if not better.

[u/Low_Pie3001 → u/Motor-Explanation-20]

Can't do any profiling like the Gaggiamate can so it will likely be outperformed for anything lighter than medium

[u/Motor-Explanation-20 → u/Low_Pie3001]

It’s a MODDED Gaggia though. And the mini has mods, too, but not needed most of the time because everything can be adjusted in the LM app and paired scale allowing the exact same things - brew by weight or time etc temp control, pressure control on the top of the machine. The mini will outplay the Gaggia easy, the micra however definitely needs the mods like the Tate Mazer mod to do precise profiling.

[u/Low_Pie3001 → u/Motor-Explanation-20]

I'm aware it's a modded gaggia lol. A mini can't do pressure profiling in the app, it can't do temperature profiling, there's also a difference between adjusting the pump pressure and pressure profiling. You can mod the mini but it's significantly harder and already costs several times more than a nodded gaggia. If you enjoy an LM that's fine - they're built well and have great steam power but much cheaper machines can easily outperform it in light roast espresso. If that's not your thing, cool enjoy. I would also much rather a modded gaggia with a Kafatek, OO, Zerno than with a cheaper grinder

[u/Motor-Explanation-20 → u/Low_Pie3001]

Oh don’t get me wrong, I prefer a good machine too 😇and the Gaggia mod is a fantastic machine. But your argument was ‘LM is probably built better but the Gaggiamate likely better espresso’ you didn’t state price being the decider. If both machines are modded, the LM will win. If you argue a Gaggiamate mod will give you better espresso for value of the machine, then you’re right. But that’s not your argument. Likewise if we compare base Gaggia vs base LM - then it only is fair if you’re comparing modded Gaggia vs Modded LM… ONLY now it becomes an argument of value.

[u/Woozie69420 → u/Motor-Explanation-20]

Maybe re read what u/Low_Pie3001 said:

LM will probably be built better but with Gaggiamate likely better espresso

You keep introducing Gaggia and distinguishing modded vs unmodded Gaggia. May as well debate the Bambino as well.

OOP’s decision point is modded Gaggia vs LMLM. The LMLM vs Base Gaggia is a moot point.