# De'Longhi Magnifica Evo: What 8 Experts Say > DataDesign surveys published reviews and manufacturer data. We do not test products ourselves. > Updated 2026-10-03. Source: https://datadesign.one/automatic-coffee-machines/delonghi-magnifica-evo/ **Consensus score: 79/100** (low confidence, from 3 rated reviews) **Bottom line.** The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo suits beginners and one- or two-person households that want one-touch cappuccinos and lattes: CNN Underscored calls it a good place to start [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Coffeeness calls it a great fully automatic machine for singles or couples [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. The main weakness is plain coffee, which Reviewed found consistently weak even on the strongest setting [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and settings that Home Coffee Expert calls limited [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. ## Who is the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo for, and who should skip it? The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo is a family of entry-level fully automatic machines rather than one fixed configuration. De'Longhi's US store lists a LatteCrema model, the ECAM29084SB, with an automatic milk frother [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29084sb], and a sibling, the ECAM29043SB, with manual milk frothing [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29043sb]. TechRadar reviewed the steam-wand version [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. The other seven reviews describe a milk carafe or canister: Reviewed [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo], T3 [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo], CNN Underscored [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo], Expert Reviews [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], Home Coffee Expert [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], Tom's Coffee Corner [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo] and Coffeeness [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Unless stated otherwise, this page follows the carafe version. It fits first-time super-automatic buyers. CNN Underscored calls it "a perfect place to start and a solid investment" [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Reviewed describes a machine that does the heavy lifting for you, with a few removable parts [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Home Coffee Expert's summary is that it is a straightforward machine for straightforward people [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. It also suits small households: Coffeeness calls it a great fully automatic machine for singles or couples [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Separately, it notes that the side-mounted carafe never works for two cups at the same time [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Several kinds of buyers have reasons to look elsewhere. Reviewed points coffee snobs to the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte instead [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Home Coffee Expert lists the lack of user profiles as a con [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Coffeeness says the Magnifica Evo Next adds profiles and more drinks [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Light-roast drinkers should note Expert Reviews' finding that lighter roasts tasted bitter and sharp [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Anyone who wants steamed milk without espresso should read the criticisms below. ## What do reviewers praise about the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo? **Ease of use.** Expert Reviews [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo] and Home Coffee Expert [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo] both list easy operation as a pro. T3 found setup, use and upkeep easy [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Reviewed liked how simple the machine makes cappuccinos and lattes [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Milk drinks.** CNN Underscored found its cappuccinos and lattes smooth and airy, and says the machine stops frothing when it senses the milk is gone [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Tom's Coffee Corner says it textures milk more creamily than the Philips LatteGo [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Coffeeness called the latte macchiato excellent [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Home Coffee Expert rated the latte macchiato highly and gave milk quality 8.5 out of 10 [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 says the foam lacks the tall peaks of some carafe frothers but is injected into the mug, and that the dishwasher-safe canister cleans more easily than most stand-alone frothers [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Espresso character.** Coffeeness describes the espresso as dark, chocolatey and full-bodied [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and T3 also found espresso drinks full-bodied [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Expert Reviews says the milk or water added to shots masks their bitterness [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Value.** Expert Reviews says the machine "brews an almost perfect blend of value and convenience" [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Tom's Coffee Corner says it "places very well for its price point" [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Home Coffee Expert gave value for money 9 out of 10 [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Coffeeness calls it comparatively affordable [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Convenience features.** Home Coffee Expert lists an iced coffee option [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 notes that My Latte remembers a custom drink [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Tom's Coffee Corner says a photoeye in the carafe dock detects whether milk remains, which is how My Latte works [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. TechRadar likes the side-mounted water tank and sliding spout on the steam-wand version [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. ## What are the common criticisms? **Customization.** Home Coffee Expert lists limited customization and a basic display [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Reviewed found no way to change milk texture: latte and cappuccino froth differed little, latte milk had too much froth, and standard almond milk gave a thin, bubbly result [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Expert Reviews lists settings that need tweaking for optimal results and notes that milk temperature cannot be adjusted [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. CNN Underscored says descaling and the water filter are reached by button combinations, so it needed the paper manual, and it could only find international English manuals online [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Tom's Coffee Corner lists soft-touch buttons that are too sensitive [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Heat and noise.** Two reviewers found the milk drinks too hot. Expert Reviews found the milk slightly too hot [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Home Coffee Expert found the cappuccino a little too hot and lackluster [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Coffeeness calls the cappuccino "super hot" and expects readers who like hot milk to welcome that, though it found the foam cap a bit puny [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. On noise, Expert Reviews lists noisy operation as a con [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Home Coffee Expert found the grinder loud [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 calls the grinder a little noisy [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. TechRadar measured 78 dB while grinding and about 55 dB while pouring on the steam-wand version [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Dose and depth.** Tom's Coffee Corner says the machine doses at most about 10 g of coffee and lists larger doses as something it would welcome, which limits how close it gets to true espresso [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Expert Reviews found the shots lack the depth of a Gaggia Classic Pro and are less refined than a De'Longhi PrimaDonna Soul [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. CNN Underscored found the espresso had appropriate crema but was not up to what the reviewer had in Italy [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Hot milk and the water tank.** Expert Reviews lists the inability to deliver hot milk on its own as a con [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Home Coffee Expert calls it non-intuitive on the LatteCrema model [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 says the rinse before and after every brew draws down a tank it calls not huge, so it needs regular refilling, and that hot water for tea ran cooler than the reviewer likes [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Space and speed on the steam-wand version.** TechRadar lists that the machine takes up a lot of space and brews espresso slowly, timing a shot at 41 seconds against 28 seconds for the Sage Bambino [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. It also found the steam wand did not suit a deep milk jug the reviewer already owned, and that no jug is supplied [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. ## Where do reviewers disagree? **Is plain coffee good?** Reviewed found plain coffee from the Coffee button consistently weak even on the strongest setting, while espresso-based milk drinks did not share the problem [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. CNN Underscored found an Americano at the strongest bean setting plainly weaker than it wanted [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Home Coffee Expert instead lists consistently good coffee as a pro [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Expert Reviews lists coffee that tastes good [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], though it also says settings need tweaking for the best results [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. The sources do not reconcile these accounts. **Is the price fair?** T3 names price, at £529 / $800, as the only major negative [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. CNN Underscored quotes $900 yet still calls the machine a solid investment [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Home Coffee Expert lists great value for money [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], Tom's Coffee Corner lists an affordable price tag [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Coffeeness calls it comparatively affordable [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. De'Longhi's own US page for the ECAM29084SB showed $599.95 against a struck-through $899.95 on October 3, 2026 [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29084sb], so the quoted $800 and $900 figures sit well above the price shown that day. **How good is the milk?** CNN Underscored [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo] and Tom's Coffee Corner [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo] are positive on texture. Reviewed is the outlier, finding latte froth excessive and almond milk thin [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 says the foam lacks the peaks of a carafe-style frother but appreciates the convenience of foam injected into the mug [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Tom's Coffee Corner adds that the milk is good for a superautomatic but not on par with an actual espresso machine [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **How compact is it?** Home Coffee Expert lists the machine as compact [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. TechRadar lists that it takes up a lot of space, though it reviewed the steam-wand version [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. CNN Underscored calls the Philips 3200 LatteGo more compact than the De'Longhi [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Espresso quality.** T3 says espresso drinks come out full-bodied [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Coffeeness calls the espresso full-bodied and perfectly solid, while saying it had not expected a particularly refined flavor profile [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Expert Reviews says the shots lack depth relative to a Gaggia Classic Pro [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. The sources do not settle how the shots rank overall. ## What are the alternatives to the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo? **Philips 3200 LatteGo.** CNN Underscored names it as its pick over the De'Longhi, at $800, and calls it more compact [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. Tom's Coffee Corner takes the other side on milk, saying the De'Longhi textures milk better than the Philips LatteGo [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Philips 4300 LatteGo.** Home Coffee Expert says the Philips adds user profiles, while the De'Longhi has a stainless steel conical grinder and an over-ice function [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **De'Longhi Magnifica Start.** Home Coffee Expert says the Magnifica Start brews a better-tasting cup at a similar price [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Coffeeness says it looks like a possible replacement [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next.** Coffeeness says it adds user profiles and more drinks, and lists it at $1,075 on its page [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **De'Longhi La Specialista Arte.** Reviewed recommends it to coffee snobs [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Gaggia Brera.** CNN Underscored notes it as a cheaper option with a steam wand [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **The steam-wand Magnifica Evo.** Expert Reviews says the standard steam-wand model costs £420, against £529 for the carafe model it reviewed [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. TechRadar's review covers the steam-wand version, which it says makes two coffees at once and accepts beans or ground coffee [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. ## Questions **Does the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo froth milk automatically?** It depends on the version. De'Longhi's US store lists the ECAM29084SB with an automatic milk frother [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29084sb] and the ECAM29043SB with manual milk frothing [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29043sb]. TechRadar reviewed the steam-wand version and says it will not froth milk automatically [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **How much does the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo cost?** On October 3, 2026, De'Longhi's US page for the ECAM29084SB showed a struck-through $899.95 beside a current price of $599.95 [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29084sb]. CNN Underscored quotes $900 [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and T3 gives £529 / $800 [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Can the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo make hot milk on its own?** Not easily. Expert Reviews says the carafe model cannot deliver hot milk on its own [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and Home Coffee Expert calls getting hot milk alone non-intuitive [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Is the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo loud?** Several reviewers say so. Expert Reviews lists noisy operation as a con [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo], Home Coffee Expert found the grinder loud [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo], and T3 calls it a little noisy [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. TechRadar measured 78 dB during grinding on the steam-wand version [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **Is the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo easy to clean?** Reviewed says the tank, carafe and drip tray are dishwasher-safe and few parts come off [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 says the machine runs an internal clean before and after every use [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. CNN Underscored adds that descaling and water-filter settings need the paper manual [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. **What coffee beans work best in the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo?** Expert Reviews found lighter roasts tasted bitter and sharp and recommends medium or dark roasts [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. T3 says a smaller bin for ground coffee helps with decaf [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo]. ## Sources - [@cnn-underscored-delonghi-magnifica-evo] The De’Longhi Magnifico Evo is a simple espresso machine that will save you cash — cnn-underscored: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/delonghi-magnifica-evo - [@coffeeness-delonghi-magnifica-evo] DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Review 2026: Milk Foam Your Way! — coffeeness: https://www.coffeeness.de/en/delonghi-magnifica-evo-review/ - [@reviewed-delonghi-magnifica-evo] DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Review — reviewed: https://www.reviewed.com/cooking/content/delonghi-magnifica-evo-review - [@homecoffeeexpert-delonghi-magnifica-evo] DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Review — homecoffeeexpert: https://homecoffeeexpert.com/delonghi-magnifica-evo-review/ - [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29084sb] Magnifica Evo Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteCrema System ECAM29084SB — delonghi: https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/p/magnifica-evo-magnifica-evo-espresso-machine--automatic-milk-frother/ECAM29084SB.html?pid=0132250155 - [@delonghi-delonghi-magnifica-evo-ecam29043sb] Magnifica Evo Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frothing ECAM29043SB — delonghi: https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/p/magnifica-evo-magnifica-evo-espresso-machine/ECAM29043SB.html?pid=0132220070 - [@techradar-delonghi-magnifica-evo] De’Longhi Magnifica Evo review — techradar: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/delonghi-magnifica-evo - [@t3-delonghi-magnifica-evo] De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Espresso Machine with Frother review — t3: https://www.t3.com/reviews/delonghi-magnifica-evo - [@expertreviews-delonghi-magnifica-evo] De’Longhi Magnifica Evo One Touch review: An affordable, fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine — expertreviews: https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-garden/small-appliances/coffee-machines/de-longhi-magnifica-evo-one-touch-review - [@tomscoffeecorner-delonghi-magnifica-evo] Delonghi Magnifica Evo Review – Best Midranged Superautomatic — tomscoffeecorner: https://tomscoffeecorner.com/delonghi-magnifica-evo-review/ Licence: prose © DataDesign; the structured data at https://datadesign.one/data/ is CC BY 4.0.