De'Longhi Dinamica Plus vs Jura ENA 4
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Quick take: The De'Longhi Dinamica Plus heats up faster (45 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Dinamica Plus | Jura ENA 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (156) | 4.3★ (150) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 37 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema) | — |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | App-Controlled Customization | Black Coffee Purists |
| Dimensions | 9.3 x 16.9 x 13.7 in | 10.7 x 17.5 x 12.7 in |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 19 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Dinamica Plus
- ✓Full-color 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen is far easier to drive than the base Dinamica's panel
- ✓Coffee Link app tunes recipes, strength, and maintenance from your phone
- ✓LatteCrema carafe froths three foam densities and self-cleans between drinks
- ✓4 user profiles remember grind, strength, and milk for the whole household
- ✗Steep premium over the standard Dinamica mostly buys interface upgrades
- ✗No cold brew mode - Eletta Explore and Magnifica Duo cover that instead
- ✗App pairing can be fussy and connectivity drops for some owners
- ✗Espresso quality ceiling is the same as cheaper De'Longhi super-autos
Jura ENA 4
- ✓Espresso quality rare at this price thanks to Pulse Extraction Process
- ✓Tiny footprint fits under cabinets and in small kitchens
- ✓Dead-simple four-button panel with nothing to configure
- ✓Automatic rinse cycles keep daily maintenance near zero
- ✗No milk system at all - espresso and coffee only
- ✗Small 37 oz tank and 4.4 oz hopper need frequent refills
- ✗Costs as much as milk-capable competitors like the ENA 8
- ✗Locked into Jura Claris filters and cleaning tablets