De'Longhi Dinamica vs De'Longhi Dinamica Plus

Quick take: The De'Longhi Dinamica costs $219 less.

SpecDe'Longhi DinamicaDe'Longhi Dinamica Plus
Standout featuresLCD Display, Programmable3.5" TFT Touchscreen, Coffee Link App, User Profiles
Approx. price~$980~$1,199
TypeSuper-AutomaticSuper-Automatic
BoilerThermoblockThermoblock
Built-in grinderYesYes
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Water capacity60 oz60 oz
Warm-up time45 seconds45 seconds
Steam wandAuto (LatteCrema)Auto (LatteCrema)
Basket type
Best forMilk DrinksApp-Controlled Customization
Dimensions9.3 x 16.9 x 13.4 in9.3 x 16.9 x 13.7 in
Weight20.7 lbs20 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

De'Longhi Dinamica

  • Excellent LatteCrema milk system
  • Simple LCD panel with drink presets
  • Multiple drink presets
  • Self-cleaning
  • Expensive
  • Not true espresso purist quality
  • Complex cleaning
  • Large footprint

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

What owners say

De'Longhi Dinamica

The Dinamica is De'Longhi's mid-tier super-automatic, stepping above the Magnifica S with more programmability, a sleeker interface, and on some versions an automatic milk carafe and an iced-coffee function. It's a bean-to-cup machine for people who want more drink options and convenience features than the entry super-autos while keeping the hands-off, push-button workflow. Full owner insights →

De'Longhi Dinamica vs De'Longhi Dinamica Plus: common questions

Which is cheaper, the De'Longhi Dinamica or the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus?

The De'Longhi Dinamica is the cheaper of the two at roughly $980, about $219 less than the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus at ~$1,199. Both figures are approximate list prices and street prices move with sales.