Delonghi Dinamica Plus
Verdict
If you want barista-style espresso drinks with minimal effort, the Dinamica Plus delivers strong results with one-touch recipes, excellent automatic milk frothing, and deep customization (especially via the app). It’s very expensive and fairly bulky, and you’ll likely need some trial-and-error to dial in heat and taste to your preference, but once saved it can repeat great drinks consistently.
Pros
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Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
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Grinder, hopper & dosing system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
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Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
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Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
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Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4Thermoblock system (1450W) heats quickly for short warm-up times and supports milk drinks at a pleasant drinking temperature without long waits.
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
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Milk, steam & frothing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
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Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2The included water filter helps reduce scaling and can make descaling much less frequent, supporting easier long-term maintenance.
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Iced / cold-brew function quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2TrueBrew Over Ice is praised for producing a flavorful, refreshingly cool coffee for iced drinks by brewing cooler with pre-infusion, though it’s not considered true cold brew.
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1Generally easy and enjoyable to use thanks to one-touch recipes, profiles, and clear touchscreen/app navigation; however, users may need experimentation to nail preferred taste/temperature.
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Automation & sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Practical touches like a rear power switch plus standard sensors, and convenient automatic rinse/clean programs, help streamline daily use and maintenance.
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Boiler type (single vs dual) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Marketed as having a dual-boiler style setup for the price tier, which is treated as a notable spec advantage for making a range of drinks in a super-automatic.
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
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Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
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Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7Offers practical capacities for daily use, including a ~300g bean hopper and a 1.8L removable water tank; ground coffee can be used, but is added one scoop at a time.
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App, connectivity & smart control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.5
Cons
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Accuracy of marketing claims ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0TrueBrew Over Ice is sometimes described with cold-brew language, but reviewers note it isn’t technically cold brew; it’s a faster, lower-temperature extraction with pre-infusion that produces a good iced-coffee base.
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Design flaws ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 2.8Main drawbacks noted are the high price, large footprint, and the need for experimentation to dial in ideal results; minor usability quirks can appear around using ground coffee and app options.
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Pot function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 1.8Pot mode can brew multiple cups, but it tends to taste weak and watery due to a high water-to-coffee ratio, making it a poor substitute for drip coffee.
