De'Longhi Magnifica Evo vs Philips 4400 LatteGo
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Quick take: The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo costs $25 less; the Philips 4400 LatteGo heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo | Philips 4400 LatteGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $625 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (1,500) | 4.4★ (800) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 60 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Manual | Auto (LatteGo) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Value Seekers | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 17.32 x 14.17 in | 9.6 x 17 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 20.8 lbs | 17.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
- ✓Frequently discounted well below list price
- ✓Dedicated over-ice recipe for cold drinks
- ✓Manual wand froths better than a panarello
- ✓Auto-clean and dishwasher-safe parts
- ✗No auto milk system at this trim level
- ✗Grinder is loud
- ✗Mostly plastic construction
- ✗Some owners report burr and pump issues
Philips 4400 LatteGo
- ✓QuickStart means coffee brewing 3 seconds after power-on
- ✓Iced espresso, iced americano, and iced coffee presets built in
- ✓Two profiles remember each person's intensity and volume
- ✓Cyclonic LatteGo froths plant milks surprisingly well
- ✗Only 2 profiles versus 4 on the 5400 it replaces
- ✗List price overlaps the 20-drink 5500
- ✗Button-and-icon panel, not the 5500's touchscreen
- ✗Milk foam still short of manual-wand texture