De'Longhi Magnifica Plus vs KitchenAid KF4
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Quick take: The De'Longhi Magnifica Plus heats up faster (45 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Magnifica Plus | KitchenAid KF4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| 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 | 60 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | Under 1 minute |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema) | Auto (AutoMilk Carafe) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | One-Touch Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 17.5 x 14.0 in | 7.75 x 18.5 x 14.25 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 KF4
- ✓AutoMilk carafe pours one-touch lattes and cappuccinos - or hose-feeds from any milk container
- ✓Color touchscreen with 20+ hot and iced recipes, a big step up from the KF2's buttons
- ✓IntelliGrind adjusts grind and dose to the roast automatically
- ✓Same slim 7.75-inch footprint as the KF2 despite the added milk system
- ✗At $1,300 it's only $200 below the flagship KF8 with its bigger 5-inch screen
- ✗Small 60-oz tank plus milk carafe means lots of refilling for heavy users
- ✗No plant-based milk modes - those are reserved for the KF8
- ✗Brand-new 2026 platform, so long-term reliability is unknown