De'Longhi Magnifica Plus vs KitchenAid KF3
Quick take: The De'Longhi Magnifica Plus heats up faster (45 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Plus | KitchenAid KF3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (500) | 4.4★ (20) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 61 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | Under 1 minute |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema) | Auto (Milk Hose) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Iced Latte Drinkers |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 17.5 x 14.0 in | 7.7 x 18.5 x 14.2 in |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs | 22.3 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
KitchenAid KF3
- ✓AutoMilk hose pulls from any milk container and pours milk drinks from the main spout - no carafe to wash
- ✓15+ hot and iced recipes with dedicated lower-temperature over-ice brewing
- ✓2.4-inch color display and 4 user profiles, a real step up from the KF2's LED buttons
- ✓Same slim 7.7-inch-wide, 25%-smaller body as the rest of the compact KF line
- ✗Small 2.4-inch screen with side touch buttons, not the full touchscreen the KF4 gets
- ✗Milk foam is all-automatic - no manual wand for latte-art texture
- ✗61-oz tank needs near-daily refills once iced drinks enter the rotation
- ✗Brand-new 2026 platform with no long-term reliability track record