Philips 5400 LatteGo vs De'Longhi Magnifica Plus
Quick take: The Philips 5400 LatteGo costs $100 less; the Philips 5400 LatteGo heats up faster (30 seconds).
| Spec | Philips 5400 LatteGo | De'Longhi Magnifica Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (6,800) | 4.6★ (500) |
| 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 | 30 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto | Auto (LatteCrema) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 9.7 x 14.6 x 17 in | 9.5 x 17.5 x 14.0 in |
| Weight | 18 lbs | 21.2 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Philips 5400 LatteGo
- ✓LatteGo cleans in 15 seconds under tap
- ✓12 drink recipes one-touch
- ✓4 saved user profiles
- ✓Quiet ceramic grinder
- ✓Reliable Philips build
- ✗Cannot match real espresso machine quality
- ✗Plastic-heavy construction
- ✗Display is basic vs Jura
- ✗Milk system is good not great
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