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Espresso Machine · Reviewed 2026-08-17 · Updated 2026-08-31

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Review

Name: De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
Brand: De'Longhi
Price: 429 GBP
Availability: InStock

4.3/5Best Bean-to-Cup Value

The best bean-to-cup machine under £500 — push-button espresso, cappuccino and latte with a built-in burr grinder.

One-touch coffee drinks with a stainless conical burr grinder built in.

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Current UK price

£429

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Our verdict

One-touch coffee drinks with a stainless conical burr grinder built in. It earns a 4.3/5 because, after measuring 28 s and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Anyone who wants espresso, milky drinks and even drip coffee with zero dial-in learning.

Pros & cons

What we love

One-touch drinks from beans to cup
Built-in conical burr grinder
Compact footprint for a bean-to-cup
Runs regular beans, not just pods

What could be better

Grinder settings are coarse — you can't fine-tune like a standalone
Milk carafe needs daily fridge storage
Descaling is frequent on hard water

How it performed

Our measurements

Bean-to-cup time: 28 s
Grinder settings: 13
Tank size: 1.8 L
Noise at peak: 68 dB

All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.

Specs at a glance

Grinder: Stainless conical burr, 13 settings
Drinks: Espresso, cappuccino, latte, drip + hot water
Milk: LatteCrema carafe system
Milk menu: Yes (Espresso/Milk recipe) — coffee + milk in one press
Power: 1,450 W

Who should buy it?

Buy the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo if anyone who wants espresso, milky drinks and even drip coffee with zero dial-in learning. Skip it if you need grinder settings are coarse — you can't fine-tune like a standalone.