De'Longhi Eletta Explore vs De'Longhi Rivelia
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Quick take: The De'Longhi Rivelia costs $500 less.
| Spec | De'Longhi Eletta Explore | De'Longhi Rivelia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (1,200) | 4.3★ (520) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | 19 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 47 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema Hot & Cool) | Auto (LatteCrema Hot) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Switching Between Beans |
| Dimensions | 10.3 x 17.5 x 15.1 in | 9.6 x 16.9 x 15.1 in |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs | 21.4 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Eletta Explore
- ✓Only mainstream super-auto with real cold-brew extraction and cold milk foam
- ✓LatteCrema carafes texture milk hot or cold and self-clean between drinks
- ✓Bean Adapt app tuning dials grind, dose, and temperature to your beans
- ✓50+ recipes with user profiles cover the whole household
- ✗Very deep 17.5-inch footprint hogs counter space vs the Magnifica line
- ✗Plastic-heavy construction feels underwhelming at this price
- ✗Espresso runs slightly cool and mild for purists without Bean Adapt tweaking
- ✗Frequent auto-rinse cycles drain the tank and fill the drip tray fast
De'Longhi Rivelia
- ✓Two swappable bean hoppers make switching between regular and decaf a 5-second job
- ✓Bean Adapt re-tunes grind and dose automatically for each hopper's beans
- ✓Slim 9.6-inch-wide body fits counters the Dinamica and Eletta can't
- ✓Bright 3.5-inch touchscreen with 16+ hot and iced one-touch recipes
- ✗Small 47-oz water tank needs frequent refills in milk-drink households
- ✗Mixed Amazon feedback with some early reliability complaints
- ✗No cold brew extraction despite the premium price
- ✗List price overlaps bigger machines like the Eletta Explore