De'Longhi Magnifica Plus vs De'Longhi Dinamica Plus
Quick take: The De'Longhi Magnifica Plus costs $500 less.
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Plus | De'Longhi Dinamica Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (500) | 4.4★ (156) |
| 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 | 45 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema) | Auto (LatteCrema) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | App-Controlled Customization |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 17.5 x 14.0 in | 9.3 x 16.9 x 13.7 in |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Magnifica Plus
- ✓Intuitive full-color touchscreen
- ✓Excellent auto milk foam with 3 texture settings
- ✓4 user profiles for households
- ✓18 one-touch recipes including iced drinks
- ✗Loud conical grinder
- ✗Small drip tray
- ✗No app or WiFi connectivity
- ✗Must remove water tank to access brew unit
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