De'Longhi Magnifica Evo vs Philips 5500 LatteGo
Quick take: The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo costs $699 less; the Philips 5500 LatteGo heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo | Philips 5500 LatteGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $1,299 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (1,500) | 4.5★ (600) |
| 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 | Brew Variety |
| 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 5500 LatteGo
- ✓20 presets span espresso to iced lattes without menu diving
- ✓Modern touchscreen finally replaces Philips' membrane buttons
- ✓Quiet Mark-certified grinding and 3-second QuickStart
- ✓AquaClean filter stretches descaling to 5,000 cups
- ✗Premium price for what is still a thermoblock superauto
- ✗Fewer profiles than the old 5400's four-user memory
- ✗LatteGo foam is uniform but not microfoam-fine
- ✗Frequent sales suggest the list price is aspirational