De'Longhi Magnifica Plus vs Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
Quick take: The De'Longhi Magnifica Plus costs $49 less.
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Plus | Gaggia Cadorna Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,049 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (500) | 4.2★ (380) |
| 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) | Auto (Milk Carafe) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 17.5 x 14.0 in | 10.2 x 17.3 x 15 in |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs | 21.2 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
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
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
- ✓One-touch cappuccinos, flat whites, and lattes from the 0.6L carafe
- ✓Over-ice preset covers cold drinks most Gaggias skip
- ✓Four profiles store personalized strength, volume, and milk settings
- ✓Hundreds less than comparable Jura and De'Longhi one-touch machines
- ✗Carafe parts add daily cleaning versus the Barista Plus wand
- ✗Milk foam is good but less textured than hand-steamed
- ✗Plastic-heavy build for a $1,000+ machine
- ✗No hot water spout for americano purists - uses combined spout