De'Longhi bean-to-cup models compared: Magnifica, Dinamica, Eletta and Rivelia

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot works with both dairy milk and plant-based drinks, according to De'Longhi.
• Eighteen one-touch drinks include espresso, cappuccino, flat white, cortado and a cold americano.
• Up to 4 user profiles can be saved on the 3.5 inch full-touch colour display.

Good to know

• The listing does not explain how the milk system is cleaned between drinks.
• Grinder settings are not stated, so it is unclear how much grind control you get.

In its favour

• Two interchangeable 250 g bean hoppers make switching coffee quick.
• Bean Adapt Technology balances grind level, dose and infusion temperature for the bean you choose.
• Up to 4 user profiles and 16 drinks on a 3.5 inch touch display, with a dishwasher-safe carafe.

Good to know

• Only one hopper sits on the machine at a time, so you swap by hand rather than pick per cup.
• The listing does not state the number of grind settings or the tank size.

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot froths dense milk foam automatically, and the carafe cleans itself after use, according to De'Longhi.
• Three user profiles save aroma, size and temperature settings for different people in the house.
• The 1.9 L tank and a 24 cm wide body suit a standard worktop without taking over the kitchen.

Good to know

• The grinder offers only 3 settings, which gives less room to adjust for different beans than rival machines.
• The listing does not give a noise figure or say how quiet the grinder is compared with other models.

In its favour

• Two carafes deliver hot or cold foam with dairy, oat, soy or almond milk, according to the listing.
• Carafes are cleaned by a one-step automated steam clean and are fridge-safe.
• A 13-level grinder and 3 user profiles give room to tune drinks for each person.

Good to know

• The water tank size is not stated in the listing.
• The 2.4 inch display is smaller than the touchscreens on the Magnifica Plus and Siemens EQ6.

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot and Cool makes both hot and cold foam with dairy or plant-based milk.
• The To-Go function brews into mugs up to 16 cm tall at a single button press.
• Descaling, cleaning and rinsing programmes are built in, and the carafe (except the lid) is dishwasher safe.

Good to know

• The listing does not give the water tank size or the number of grinder settings.
• At 26 cm wide and 45 cm deep it is bulkier than the Magnifica models.

In its favour

• The integrated grinder has 13 settings, and ground coffee can be used too.
• Two cups can be brewed at the same time, and the tank holds 1.8 L.
• The manual frother mixes steam, air and milk for cappuccinos and lattes.

Good to know

• Milk drinks need manual frothing, so there is no one-touch cappuccino.
• The control panel uses basic buttons with no colour display.

In its favour

• LatteCrema Hot makes automatic milk foam and cleans itself after each use with one touch.
• At 24 cm wide and 35 cm high it leaves room under standard wall units.
• A 250 g bean container and a pre-ground coffee compartment are included.

Good to know

• Only four one-touch recipes are listed, including steam.
• The listing does not state the water tank capacity.

In its favour

• The decanter function brews up to 6 cups of coffee at the touch of a button.
• The LatteCrema carafe makes milk froth and cleans automatically.
• A 13-level conical grinder and a removable brew unit are listed.

Good to know

• The 200 g bean tank is small for an office.
• User profiles are not mentioned in the listing.