Delonghi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95

Why Delonghi beats Philips, period. Philips 5400 vs Delonghi Dinamica Plus

What We Loved

• Brew-temperature accuracy
  Coffee crema served near 80 °C, giving a pleasantly hot cup.
• Build quality & durability
  Heavy metal-topped drip-tray and firm ABS shell feel premium and rugged.
• Crema thickness & texture
  Settles into a dense, lasting head after extraction.
• Dose accuracy / weight consistency
  Duo+ grind cycle delivers 12-15 g pucks, ~50 % more coffee than the rival.
• Drip-tray capacity & splash control
  Weighty tray stays stable and resists splashing during brewing.
• Ease of refilling water tank
  Rigid clear tank with covered funnel makes top-up simple and tidy.
• Froth texture / microfoam quality
  Silkier, finer-bubbled milk foam that sweetens cappuccinos.
• Grind-size range & precision
  Stainless-steel conical burrs grind fine enough to stall the group, allowing rich extraction.
• Maintenance alerts & reminders
  Built-in low-water sensor reliably triggers refills.
• Mess-free used-puck disposal
  Pucks eject as firm, compact disks that lift out cleanly.
• Overall cup quality / flavor balance
  Intense, chocolate-forward espresso with berry sweetness beats the competitor.
• Programmability / custom profiles
  Profiles exist yet require extra steps and manual volume teaching.

Just Okay

• Control-panel clarity (buttons, dials, touchscreen)
  Icons look good but start drinks if brushed, leading to accidental brews.
• Shot-volume accuracy
  User must stop espresso around 30 ml; auto setting forces an 80 ml pull.