De'Longhi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema vs Gaggia Magenta Plus
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Quick take: The Gaggia Magenta Plus costs $1 less.
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema | Gaggia Magenta Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $750 | $749 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1,400) | 4.3★ (250) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Single Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 60.8 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema) | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Compact Kitchens |
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 17.32 x 14.17 in | 9.9 x 17 x 13.6 in |
| Weight | 26.3 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema
- ✓Cheapest De'Longhi with the full LatteCrema system
- ✓Carafe self-cleans and stores in the fridge
- ✓One-touch lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos
- ✓Over-ice recipe for cold drinks
- ✗Icon panel less intuitive than a touchscreen
- ✗No user profiles
- ✗Milk carafe adds cleaning parts
- ✗Grinder is loud
Gaggia Magenta Plus
- ✓1-hole commercial wand steams some of the best milk of any superauto
- ✓Slim sub-10-inch body with 6 inches of spout clearance for travel mugs
- ✓Color icon display makes on-the-fly strength and volume tweaks easy
- ✓One-touch Americano is rare at this price
- ✗No one-touch milk drinks - see the Magenta Prestige for the carafe
- ✗Five coffee presets is fewer than the Cadorna line
- ✗Manual steaming has a learning curve for superauto shoppers
- ✗1.8L tank loads from the rear, awkward under cabinets