De’Longhi is the world’s best-selling maker of fully automatic coffee machines, with a range that covers everything from simple bean to cup machines to touchscreen flagships and hands-on La Specialista espresso machines. Here are the best De’Longhi coffee machines and who each one suits.
Best De’Longhi bean to cup machines
De’Longhi Eletta Explore: best overall
The De’Longhi Eletta Explore, Dark Grey makes dozens of hot and cold drinks and has LatteCrema Hot & Cool for both warm and cold milk foam. It’s the sweet spot of the range.
De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul: best flagship
The De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul uses Bean Adapt technology to tune grinding and brewing to the beans you use. Superb coffee and milk drinks.
De’Longhi Eletta Ultra
The De’Longhi Eletta Ultra adds even more drinks and quieter operation.
De’Longhi Rivelia
The De’Longhi Rivelia Bean to Cup Machine, Grey has two interchangeable bean hoppers, perfect if you switch between beans or keep decaf on hand.
De’Longhi Magnifica and Dinamica
The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next, Titanium, De’Longhi Magnifica Plus Bean to Cup Machine and De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Bean to Cup Machine are reliable, great-value everyday machines. See our best value bean to cup guide.
Best De’Longhi espresso machines
La Specialista combines a built-in grinder with a traditional portafilter and steam wand. The De’Longhi La Specialista Arte, Black is the entry point, the De’Longhi La Specialista Opera adds cold brew and more drinks, and the De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro is the most advanced, with sensor grinding and smart tamping.
De’Longhi Dedica: the compact classic
The De’Longhi Dedica Style Espresso Machine is one of the best-selling espresso machines in the UK. At just 15cm wide, it fits almost any kitchen, heats up quickly and has a manual milk frother for cappuccinos and lattes. It’s an ideal first espresso machine if space and budget are tight; pair it with a burr grinder for the best results.
De’Longhi vs Sage vs Jura
De’Longhi leads on value and range in bean to cup. Jura offers more premium build and milk foam. Sage leads on espresso machines with built-in grinders. Read our guide to the best coffee machines for home.
De’Longhi technology explained
- LatteCrema: De’Longhi’s automatic milk system, creating creamy foam at the touch of a button. The Hot & Cool version also makes cold foam.
- Bean Adapt: on the PrimaDonna Soul, it adjusts grinding and brewing to suit the beans you use.
- Bean Switch: on the Rivelia, interchangeable hoppers let you switch between beans.
- Sensor grinding: on La Specialista, it doses consistently for the right amount of coffee.
Bean to cup or La Specialista?
Choose a De’Longhi bean to cup if you want convenience and one-touch drinks. Choose La Specialista if you want to learn real espresso skills with a little help from the machine, including assisted tamping and guided steam.
Cleaning a De’Longhi
Most De’Longhi bean to cup machines have a removable brewing unit that you rinse under the tap every week or so. The LatteCrema carafe cleans itself after use and can go in the dishwasher. Descale when the machine prompts you, and use De’Longhi’s water filter to reduce how often that’s needed.
Which De’Longhi for which home?
- Couples who mainly drink cappuccinos: De’Longhi Magnifica Plus Bean to Cup Machine
- Families who want variety: De’Longhi Eletta Explore, Dark Grey
- Coffee lovers who switch beans: De’Longhi Rivelia Bean to Cup Machine, Grey
- Those who want the very best: De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul
- Budding home baristas: De’Longhi La Specialista Opera
Frequently asked questions
Which De’Longhi coffee machine is best?
The De’Longhi Eletta Explore, Dark Grey for most people, or the De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul if you want the very best.
Is De’Longhi a good brand?
Yes. De’Longhi is one of the most trusted coffee machine brands, with a wide service network and machines that are easy to live with.
Are De’Longhi machines easy to clean?
Yes. The brewing unit on most models is removable and can be rinsed under the tap, and LatteCrema milk systems have automatic cleaning.
See every model on our De’Longhi coffee machines page.
