Key takeaways
- DeLonghi Magnifica Plus review: 18 recipes, touchscreen, LatteCrema milk, specs, drawbacks and which Magnifica models to compare it with.
The De’Longhi Magnifica Plus is a bean-to-cup machine for people who want a latte or a flat white from a single touch, with enough customization to keep several coffee drinkers in one household happy. Its 3.5 inch touchscreen, 18 one-touch recipes, 13-setting grinder and automatic LatteCrema milk system put it near the top of the Magnifica range. It is a good fit for families and small offices. It is less compelling if you only drink black coffee, want a small footprint, or enjoy the craft of pulling shots yourself.
Quick Verdict
- Best for: households that drink a mix of milk drinks and black coffee and want everything from one screen.
- Strengths: 18 one-touch recipes, a full-touch 3.5 inch display, up to four user profiles and an automatic milk system with three foam settings.
- Limits: it is large and heavy, the milk carafe needs daily cleaning and the manufacturer page leaves out several specifications that you should confirm on the listing.
- Skip it if you want direct control of extraction, a low-profile machine or a pass-through for a second type of bean.
- Siblings and rivals, from the cheaper Evo line to the Rivelia with two hoppers, are covered below.
Key Specs
| Feature | Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB in the US) |
|---|---|
| Type | Fully automatic bean-to-cup machine |
| Display | 3.5 inch full-touch color screen |
| Recipes | 18 one-touch drinks, 4 drink sizes and 5 intensity levels |
| Profiles | Up to 4 saved user profiles |
| Grinder | Built-in conical burr grinder with 13 settings |
| Milk system | LatteCrema automatic frothing with light, creamy and dense foam; works with milk alternatives |
| Milk carafe | About 11.7 oz per one review; confirm on the listing |
| Pump | 15 bar rated per one review |
| Water tank | About 1.8 L per one review |
| Cup height | Up to about 5.5 inches per one review |
| Size and weight | Roughly 35.5 by 24.1 by 44.5 cm and 10.5 kg per one review (EU figures; the US model may differ) |
| Cleaning | Removable, dishwasher-safe parts and an easy-clean design |
| Warranty | One year included; an extended plan is offered |
The manufacturer’s US page does not spell out the hopper capacity, tank size, dimensions, weight or pump rating, so several figures above come from a published review of the European model. Check the specification block on the listing for the final numbers.
Who It Is For (and Who Should Skip It)
A strong match if
- Your household orders different drinks: one person wants a cortado, another an iced americano, another a latte macchiato.
- You want a large library of recipes without learning to dose, tamp or steam by hand.
- You value saved profiles so that each person gets their own strength, size and milk settings.
- You drink plant-based milks and want a system that handles them without manual steaming.
- You want removable, dishwasher-safe parts to keep cleanup short.
Probably the wrong machine if
- You want to adjust grind, dose and temperature with fine control, as you would on a semi-automatic with a portafilter.
- You make mostly one type of drink and would be happy with a simpler Magnifica model with fewer recipes.
- You switch between two kinds of beans daily. A single hopper makes that clumsy; the Rivelia below is built for that.
- You have a short counter or low cabinets. The machine is tall, and you need room to fill the hopper and tank.
- You prefer a machine with repair-friendly mechanics. Automatic machines have a brew unit and many sensors that can need service over time.
What It Does Well
The recipe list covers nearly everything
Eighteen one-touch drinks is a long list. The set includes espresso, coffee, americano, long, latte, latte macchiato, cappuccino, flat white, cortado, espresso macchiato, iced coffee, iced americano, hot milk and hot water, along with variants such as Cappuccino Mix, Cappuccino+ and Doppio+ and a two-espresso option. Four drink sizes and five intensities multiply that further. For a household with differing tastes, this saves a lot of time compared with a three-button model.
The touchscreen is easier than button panels
A full-touch color display lets you scroll, choose and adjust without remembering which button combination does what. Icons make drinks easy to find, and profiles hold the changes you make. If you have used a machine with five soft-touch icons, the difference is obvious on day one.
LatteCrema handles milk without effort
The automatic milk system offers three foam settings, from light through creamy to dense, and it works with milk alternatives. The carafe attaches to the machine, froths on demand and can stay in the refrigerator between uses. For an everyday latte, it removes the practice that steam wands demand. Texture will not match a skilled barista’s microfoam, but it is consistent, and consistency is what most households want.
A grinder with a sensible range
Thirteen settings are enough for most beans. Adjust the grind while the grinder runs, one step at a time, and wait for two or three drinks to see the effect. A medium setting is the usual starting point, then you move finer for a slow, sour shot or coarser for a bitter, fast one. Use the settings sparingly, since this is a fully automatic machine and the factory profile is already tuned for typical beans.
Cleaning is built into the design
Removable, dishwasher-safe components and automatic rinse cycles reduce routine work. You still need to empty the grounds container and drip tray, rinse the carafe after milk drinks and descale on the interval the display prompts. These are small jobs compared with the manual cleaning routine of a semi-automatic machine.
Where It Falls Short
Missing details on the official page
The manufacturer’s US page lists recipes and features but leaves out several specifications, including the bean hopper capacity, tank volume, dimensions, weight, pump pressure and maximum cup height. This is not a flaw in the machine, but it forces shoppers to rely on reviews and listings for basic facts. Confirm the numbers in the box or the manual before you plan your counter space.
Large and heavy
European specifications put the machine at roughly 10.5 kg and about 44.5 cm tall. That is a substantial appliance. Allow clearance for the hopper lid and tank, and keep in mind that you will want a flat, stable surface with space around it for ventilation.
One hopper, one bean at a time
The machine has a single hopper. Changing beans means emptying the hopper and running a rinse, which wastes a little coffee. If you like a regular coffee for the morning and a decaf in the evening, you will either live with the extra step or use the pre-ground bypass if your version includes one. Check the listing for a bypass doser.
Milk drinks require daily maintenance
Any automatic milk system needs a rinse or a cleaning cycle after use, and the carafe parts need regular washing. Leaving milk residue to dry causes clogs and smells. Build the cleaning step into the routine from the first day and the system stays reliable.
Limited control compared with semi-automatics
You can alter strength, size, temperature and milk volume, but not pre-infusion, dose weight or the pressure profile. A fully automatic machine trades that control for convenience, so a hobbyist who wants to tweak shots should look at the semi-automatic category instead.
How It Compares
| Model | Recipes | Display | Milk system | Standout trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnifica Plus | 18 | 3.5 inch full touch | LatteCrema, 3 foam settings | Largest recipe list and 4 profiles |
| Magnifica Duo | 20 | 2.4 inch touch | LatteCrema Hot and Cool | Cold milk foam and cold extraction |
| Magnifica Evo Next | 10 to 13 by version | 2.4 inch TFT | LatteCrema Hot | Smaller screen, three profiles |
| Magnifica Evo | 7 in the LatteCrema version | Icon panel (confirm on listing) | LatteCrema or manual by version | Simpler, with My Latte button |
| Rivelia | 18 or more | Full-color touch | Automatic LatteCrema carafe | Two removable bean hoppers |
The Plus has the biggest screen of the group, the Duo adds cold milk foam, and the Rivelia is the pick for people who switch beans. Recipe counts and screen sizes differ by region, so confirm the details for your model code.
Alternatives Worth Considering
De’Longhi Magnifica Plus – the machine this review covers
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If the points above match your household, this is the model to pick. It combines an 18-recipe library, a full-touch 3.5 inch screen, saved profiles and automatic milk frothing with a three-level foam setting. The grinder offers 13 settings and parts are dishwasher safe. Plan on a large footprint, a single hopper and daily milk-system cleaning. Confirm the tank size, hopper capacity and carafe volume on the listing, since the manufacturer’s US page omits them, and check which color and variant you are viewing.
De’Longhi Magnifica Duo – cold foam and cold extraction
The Duo is the Plus’s more ambitious sibling. It lists 20 preset recipes, LatteCrema Hot and Cool milk texturing, three extraction styles including a cold extraction process, a 13-setting grinder, a 15 bar pump, a 1.8 L tank and a 250 g hopper. The display is smaller, at 2.4 inches, and it supports three profiles. Choose it if iced and cold-foam drinks are part of your daily order. Check details such as heating design, since sources disagree, and confirm the specification block on the listing.
De’Longhi Magnifica Evo with LatteCrema – the mid-range pick
The Evo with automatic milk offers a practical subset of the Plus’s features. The ECAM29084 version lists seven one-touch recipes, including an over-ice setting and a My Latte button, a 13-setting grinder, a 250 g hopper, a 1.8 L tank and a 15 bar pump. It has no full-touch screen, but it covers the drinks most households order. Consider it if you like automatic milk and want to avoid paying for a long recipe list you may not use. Verify the variant and recipe list on the listing.
De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next – a newer, screen-equipped Evo
The Evo Next arrived in 2024 as an advanced Evo. Retailer and manufacturer pages describe a 2.4 inch color display with soft-touch buttons, up to three profiles, five sizes or four sizes depending on region, a 13-setting grinder, a 1.8 L tank and a medium milk carafe of about 9.5 fl oz. Recipe counts range from 10 to 13 by version, and some regional pages differ on custom brew size. Consider it if you want profiles and a screen without the Plus’s longer list. Confirm the model code and recipe set on the listing.
De’Longhi Magnifica Evo with manual frother – skip the milk carafe
This Evo variant pairs the same grinder and brew system with a manual steam wand instead of an automatic carafe. That suits people who prefer to steam milk by hand, or who mainly drink black coffee and want fewer parts to clean. The grinder has 13 settings, the hopper holds about 250 g and the tank about 1.8 L on Evo family pages, though the recipe count differs from the automatic version. Confirm it on the listing. Choose it if you want simplicity and are willing to learn a steam wand.
De’Longhi Rivelia – two hoppers for two kinds of beans
The Rivelia is the pick when you want regular and decaf, or two roasts, ready at once. It has two removable 8.8 oz hoppers that swap in and out, a 13-setting grinder, 18 or more recipes, up to four profiles, an automatic LatteCrema carafe and a bypass doser for pre-ground coffee. De’Longhi lists a 19 bar pump and a 47.34 oz tank, and one reviewer found the tank small for busy mornings. Choose it if bean variety matters more than tank size. Confirm the pump rating and tank on the listing.
Questions
How many drinks can the Magnifica Plus make with one touch?
The manufacturer lists 18 one-touch recipes, plus four drink sizes and five intensity levels. The list includes espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, cortado, iced coffee and hot milk.
Does it work with plant-based milk?
The LatteCrema system is described as suitable for milk alternatives. Results vary by brand, with barista-style blends usually giving the thickest foam.
Can I save drinks for different people?
Yes. The machine stores up to four user profiles, each with its own drink settings.
Is the grinder adjustable?
It has 13 settings. Change them only while the grinder is running and move one step at a time, then give the machine a couple of drinks before judging the result.
What are the main maintenance tasks?
Empty the grounds container and drip tray, rinse the milk carafe after use, wash the removable parts, and descale when the display prompts you. Use filtered water in hard-water areas to extend the interval.
Where do I find the missing specifications?
The US page leaves out several values, including the hopper, tank, size and weight. Check the box, the manual and the full specification block on the listing for the final numbers.
Update History
- October 21, 2026 – Initial publication; specifications checked against manufacturer documentation where available.
- Check the product page for current specifications and availability before buying.
Sources
- Manufacturer product pages for the De’Longhi Magnifica Plus, Duo, Evo, Evo Next and Rivelia
- Retailer specification tables, used to cross-check hopper, tank and weight figures
- Independent reviews of the Magnifica Plus and Magnifica Duo
- Manufacturer manuals where available for grinder and maintenance details
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