De'Longhi Rivelia vs De'Longhi PrimaDonna Aromatic
Quick take: The De'Longhi Rivelia costs $1,000 less; the De'Longhi Rivelia heats up faster (45 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Rivelia | De'Longhi PrimaDonna Aromatic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (520) | 4.8★ (60) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | 19 bar |
| Water capacity | 47 oz | 74 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | Under 1 minute |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema Hot) | Auto (LatteCrema Hot & Cool) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Switching Between Beans | Hands-Off Perfection |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 16.9 x 15.1 in | 10.3 x 18.2 x 16.0 in |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs | 28.7 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Rivelia
- ✓Two swappable bean hoppers make switching between regular and decaf a 5-second job
- ✓Bean Adapt re-tunes grind and dose automatically for each hopper's beans
- ✓Slim 9.6-inch-wide body fits counters the Dinamica and Eletta can't
- ✓Bright 3.5-inch touchscreen with 16+ hot and iced one-touch recipes
- ✗Small 47-oz water tank needs frequent refills in milk-drink households
- ✗Mixed Amazon feedback with some early reliability complaints
- ✗No cold brew extraction despite the premium price
- ✗List price overlaps bigger machines like the Eletta Explore
De'Longhi PrimaDonna Aromatic
- ✓First De'Longhi with a flat burr grinder - Bean Adapt keeps re-tuning grind size as shots pull
- ✓Three real extraction methods: espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew in under 3 minutes
- ✓LatteCrema Hot and Cool carafes texture dairy and plant milks for hot or iced drinks
- ✓Huge hidden 2.2L tank and 500g hopper mean days between refills - and it's Quiet Mark-level quiet
- ✗At $2,500 it costs more than almost every rival except Jura's flagships
- ✗16-inch height and deep footprint won't fit under many wall cabinets
- ✗Full automation leaves nothing to dial in - tinkerers will feel locked out
- ✗Brand new US launch, so long-term reliability and parts network are unproven