De’Longhi Magnifica Plus Automatic Espresso Machine

4.1

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Verdict

If espresso quality is your top priority, the Magnifica Plus is the clear pick: it delivers a more intense, higher-end shot and offers more milk-texture flexibility. In the U.S., where pricing is described as the same as the Evo Next, it’s an easy value win.

Pros

Espresso & beverage quality 4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
Overall user experience 4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7

Reviews describe the Magnifica Plus as easy to live with thanks to its touchscreen-driven interface and clear drink selection; this comparison adds that full touch navigation and quick-access buttons make it feel more modern and intuitive than the Evo Next’s non-touch display system.
Milk, steam & frothing 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.6
Design, ergonomics & footprint 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
Grinder, hopper & dosing system 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
Capsules, pods & consumables 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Value & Price 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
Build quality & durability 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
Water system, maintenance & descaling 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
Assembly & Setup 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Capacity 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8

Feedback notes that the Magnifica Plus’s roughly 1.8 to 1.9 liter water tank, 250 gram bean hopper and grounds container give it capacity similar to other full size DeLonghi machines, with about ten shots worth of coffee grounds and a 60 ounce removable tank that together provide enough volume for several drinks in a row before refilling or emptying.
Cup, tray & carafe handling 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8

Cons

Iced / cold-brew function quality 2.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 2.8

Reviews mention that the Magnifica Plus includes iced coffee and hot or iced Americano presets and can brew directly over ice for quick cold style drinks. However, it does not change extraction temperature or time for these recipes, so the flavor is not like true cold brew or cold extraction options on some other machines.
App, connectivity & smart control 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0