Fiorenzato AllGround Sense vs La Marzocco Pico
Two answers to the same question — the split below is the whole argument.
Fiorenzato
CA$1,150–1,500 · US$1,050–1,400
This is a hopper-fed all-rounder that solves the grind-by-weight workflow problem without a satellite scale, and the color-coded espresso/moka/filter modes genuinely make it a one-grinder ho…
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La Marzocco
CA$1,400–1,450 · US$995–1,100
This is La Marzocco borrowing tricks from the Baratza Sette and Etzinger playbook and finishing it with their own styling and burr geometry. Accept that the 39mm burrs are small for the pric…
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Where they actually differ
On 3 of 6 measures these two tie. The 3 rows below are the entire argument.
AllGround Sense
Pico
Brew range
AllGround Sense leads, decisively
Value per dollar
AllGround Sense leads, clearly
Quiet operation
AllGround Sense leads, clearly
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The AllGround Sense leans clarity and sparkle; the Pico leans syrup and body. Pick the cup, not the machine.
The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
AllGround Sense: Modern, minimal Italian aesthetic with touchscreen praised as "clean looking" in build quality threads; no award-cited design buzz or "kitchen approval" talk — appliance-neutral appearance.
Pico: Premium aesthetic designed for visual continuity with Mini/Micra lineup, but reveals preference for grind quality and commercial build over looks as primary purchase driver in enthusiast record.
Only the Pico: a single-dose workflow.
Where they tie: espresso duty · reliability record · built to last — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
So — which one?
Take the AllGround Sense if —
- Bright, separated cups are the goal
- You brew more ways than one
- Every dollar has to earn its place
- There are sleepers to protect
Take the Pico if —
- Syrupy, traditional cups are the goal
- You weigh every dose anyway
Both columns reading true? Take the one your gut already picked — then stop reading reviews. Fresh beans will move the cup more than this choice will.
Known weak points
AllGround Sense
Grind adjustment display coarse and imprecise (physical notches cause 3-4 second extraction jumps); users apply 3D-printed indicator fixes. Retention higher on pre-2025 models; 2025+ versions improved. No documented motor failures in community record.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
AllGround Sense
Pico
Class
Midrange
Midrange
Burrs
64mm flat
39mm conical
Drive
Electric
Electric
Adjustment
Stepped (micro)
Stepped (micro)
Clarity lean
Clarity & sparkle
Syrup & body
Espresso suitability
4/5
4/5
Brew versatility
4.5/5
2/5
Single dosing
No
Yes
Hopper
250 g
300 g
Workflow demand
1.5/5
2/5
Maintenance
2.5/5
2/5
Noise
2/5
3/5
Build longevity
4/5
3.5/5
Retention
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~1.75 g
Dimensions
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15.4 × 28.5 × 39 cm
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