Is the Magnifica Evo worth it over a pod machine?

Yes, if you drink several coffees a week. The built-in grinder and one-touch recipes cost more upfront but cut the per-cup price of pods. A pod machine is still simpler if you want zero cleanup.

How does it compare with the Magnifica S?

The Evo adds a touch panel and more one-touch recipes, including milk drinks, over the button-based Magnifica S. Espresso quality is similar; the Evo is the easier machine for milk drinkers.

Does it froth milk automatically?

No. It has a manual steam wand, so you froth and pour milk yourself. Automatic milk carafes start higher in the De'Longhi range.

What drinks can it make?

Seven one-touch options, typically espresso, long coffee, and milk-based drinks such as cappuccino and latte macchiato, plus hot water for tea.

How often do I need to descale it?

De'Longhi recommends descaling based on water hardness, often every one to three months with hard water. The machine prompts you when it is due.

The machine, a water hardness test strip, and a starter kit for descaling and cleaning. Beans, milk jug, and cups are not included.

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo

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$549.95at Amazon, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo

The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo is a bean-to-cup automatic espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder and a touch control panel. It makes seven one-touch drinks, from espresso and coffee to milk drinks through its manual steam wand. The 1.8 L water tank and 250 g bean hopper suit a household of two to four daily drinkers. It is a mid-range De'Longhi: cheaper than the Dinamica and Eletta lines, more automated than the Stilosa.

Best forHouseholds that want espresso and milk drinks at the touch of a buttonPeople moving up from a pod machine or manual espresso setupHomes that drink several coffees a day