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De'Longhi Magnifica S: 13 settings, two cups at once
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The De'Longhi Magnifica S (ECAM22.110.B) is for people who want a reliable bean-to-cup machine for espresso and long coffee and are happy to froth milk by hand. Its strengths are a quiet integrated grinder with 13 settings, enough to tune grind to different beans, and the ability to brew two cups simultaneously from a slim body.
- Grinder
- 13 settings
- Milk
- Manual frother
- Drinks
- 2 one-touch
- Water tank
- 1.8 L
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.
Our take
Simple controls and two cups
The soft touch control panel uses buttons rather than a colour screen. The guide lists two one-touch drinks, espresso and long coffee, and the two cup function makes breakfast for two quicker. There are no user profiles or app control. The machine works with whole beans or pre-ground coffee, useful for decaf.
The listing quotes a 15 bar pump and 1250 watts of power.
The 13 setting grinder
Thirteen settings is a generous range at this level, matching the Beko CaffeExperto and well ahead of the 3 settings on the Magnifica Evo Next. If you switch between a dark Italian blend and a medium roast, you have room to adjust. De'Longhi also calls it a silent grinder, though no noise figure is given.
Milk frothing and cleaning
Milk is handled by a manual frother that combines steam, air and milk to make foam for cappuccinos and lattes. You hold a jug under it, which gives control but needs some practice. One bullet in the listing describes a carafe with integrated cleaning, which does not match this manual version, so do not expect an automatic milk jug in the box.
The water tank is removable and holds 1.8 litres. A descaler and measure are included. The spec table marks the machine as not dishwasher safe, so plan on rinsing the drip tray and grounds container by hand.
Size and comparisons
Amazon lists dimensions of 23.8 by 43 by 35.1 cm, which corresponds to a narrow machine roughly 24 cm wide and 43 cm deep, with a weight of 9 kg. Against the Philips 2200, the Magnifica S offers a stated grind range and two cups at once. Against the Siemens EQ300, it has a larger tank but no froth-in-mug wand. The Beko CaffeExperto adds a bigger 2 litre tank and cup warmer.
Verdict
The Magnifica S is a sensible buy for black coffee drinkers who want proper grind control and two cups at once, with milk frothed by hand. If you want automatic milk instead, the De'Longhi Magnifica Start is the nearest step up, and if a larger tank and cup warmer appeal, the Beko CaffeExperto is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best bean-to-cup coffee machines under £400, Best bean-to-cup machines with a steam wand, De'Longhi bean-to-cup models compared: Magnifica, Dinamica, Eletta and Rivelia
Amazon listing title: De'Longhi Magnifica S - Automatic Coffee Machine 2 Drinks Black