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De'Longhi Magnifica Duo: hot and cold carafes
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The De'Longhi Magnifica Duo (ECAM332.80.SXB) is for households who want iced lattes in summer and cappuccinos in winter from the same machine. It comes with two dedicated carafes, one for hot foam and one for cold, and lists 20 one-touch recipes including cold brew, all in a narrow 24 cm wide body.
- Milk system
- Two LatteCrema carafes, hot or cold
- Milk cleaning
- Automated steam clean
- Drinks
- 20
- Water tank
- Not stated
- Display
- 2.4" colour display
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.
Our take
Twenty drinks with cold options
De'Longhi describes the menu as a full coffee shop selection, from espresso to cold brew. The spec table names cappuccino, espresso, iced coffee and latte. Foam can be made automatically at the right temperature with dairy or plant-based milk, and the listing names oat, soy and almond.
The 2.4 inch colour display uses icons, and you can customise size, aroma and temperature, then save favourites across three user profiles.
Grinder and decaf compartment
The grinder has 13 precision levels, which is a real step up from the 3 settings on the Magnifica Evo Next despite their similar footprint. A pre-ground compartment makes it easy to switch to decaf in the evening without emptying the bean hopper.
Cleaning the two carafes
De'Longhi describes one-step automated steam cleaning for the milk carafes, and says the carafes are fridge safe, so they can be stored with milk in between uses. The drip tray is anti-scratch and its grid is fully dishwasher safe.
The water tank capacity is not stated in the listing. The machine is 44 cm deep, 24 cm wide and 36 cm high, and at 12.1 kg it is heavier than the Evo Next. Power is 1450 watts.
Who might want something else
Two carafes mean two items to wash and find room for in the fridge, which is overkill if you never drink cold milk coffee. A household of four people with distinct tastes will also find three profiles one short, and the unstated tank capacity makes it hard to judge refill frequency in advance.
Against the Eletta Explore and Magnifica Plus
The Eletta Explore also handles hot and cold foam and lists 50+ drinks with true cold extraction, at a larger size. The Magnifica Plus offers 18 hot-focused drinks with four profiles. The Duo balances cold drinks, a strong grinder and a slim body.
Verdict
Buy the Magnifica Duo if you want cold foam and iced drinks alongside hot ones, a 13 level grinder and a narrow machine. If you want the widest menu and dedicated cold extraction, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore is the step up, and if four profiles matter more than cold drinks, choose the Magnifica Plus.
Compared with alternatives in: Best bean-to-cup machines with automatic milk for lattes and cappuccinos, De'Longhi bean-to-cup models compared: Magnifica, Dinamica, Eletta and Rivelia
Amazon listing title: De'Longhi Magnifica Duo - Automatic Coffee Machine 20 Drinks Silver