DeLonghi - Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB

In Ontario as well we have the Delonghi Evo got it on sale with tax for $600CAD last march Made over 1,000 milk based drinks on the machine its been very good and easy to use and to maintain We had been Nespresso Original line drinkers before and had very good reliability from Delonghi machines in the past. Its an entry level machine but makes coffee like most of the expensive models but without the fancy screen and apps. The beans you use and the settings will define the coffee you get out of these machines Video Comparison on three Delonghi models [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGtVa8pfoc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGtVa8pfoc)

As others have said this is daily question machines from Delonghi, Jura and KitchenAid are the ones that get the most votes. All of them when dialed in with the right beans will make a good espresso and they have machines with a steam wand so you can make a milk based drink when you need or a milk system. Wee have a Delonghi Evo with the latte crema system its entry level super but its very good If you just want the best espresso only may want to ask here [https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/)

we have an Evo with the latte cream system since 2024 its been a great machine and very easy to use and maintain even new users in the house as its just has selection icons you can modify the recipes as well. we have made well over 3,000 milk based drinks in this time and many over ice as well as regular drinks you can find the Evo on sale and the upgraded next is the same machine just with a screen here is a video comparing the EVO with two other more expensive Delonghi models [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGtVa8pfoc&t=4s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGtVa8pfoc&t=4s)

Not really and if you not wanting to clean i would avoid a super automatic and you will find most recommendations are for Delonghi, Jura or Kichenaid machines Cleaning them is easy but its something you need to do We have a Delonghi Evo with the latte cream option and we make latte and Cappuccino drinks every day we have made well over 1,000 in the past year. Milk carafe can be topped up and put in the fridge for 3 days before cleaning - Cleaning for me is taking it apart (there are 5 separate pieces) i put them in a jug with hot soapy water and soak them for 15 minutes and then rinse with hot water let them dry and then fill up with milk and put in the fridge for next drink. You will need to empty out the puck bin every other day if you use it a lot and if not every 3 to 4 days and wash out to avoid mold. Same time as emptying pucks you will empty the drip tray this collects water that rinses the nozzles on startup and shut down and also rinses internally. Water tank will require filling every other day if you drink a lot Water tank has a filter you can replace every 2 months i use filtered water so its not a requirement and the machine can be run without filter. Depending upon the hardness of your water (You set this on the machine at the beginning) you will need to descale from either every month (very hard water) or every 6 months (Very soft Water) Every 3 months or less its up to you you will need to remove the brew group/Infuser unit (this is the unit where the puck is formed and the water goes through the puck and then the spent puck is pushed off into the puck container )and so you soak this in very hot water and rinse off and dry and then re-install. You will also need to add beans to the machine as some rate depending upon coffee shots made can be every other day or longer. wiping the outside of the machine should be done every week and cleaning of the sensor that detects the milk on the front of the machine. So No! based upon your requirements you should avoid a super automatic machine as they are all basically the same for cleaning :)

Great machine made over 1000 milk based drinks very easy to use and clean

Most super automatics are focused on espresso based drinks we have a Delonghi Evo which is an entry level machine that makes good espresso and can also do long blacks. However puck is the same so its more water through same volume of coffee on a longer drink you can get one with a manual steam wand which is lower cost. We mainly drink cappuccinos our son drinks over ice long drinks and we are all happy with the output. I don't know but i assume the more you spend the potential for bigger pucks and so stronger long drinks maybe an option. Just remember whatever machine you buy the beans and the grind define the taste

Some have the Latte Crema milk system and others have a wand some have 7 recipes and some have 5 then some of them its about the finish, black silver. Also you have the EVO next which has a screen over the icon selection but all all work the same We have the 7 recipe EVO with latte crema option been a great machine easy to use since 2024 mostly do milk based drinks and over ice. good review of the evo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXNYcTYjMEg&t=473s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXNYcTYjMEg&t=473s)

We have the Evo with the latte Auto milk system it is a very good machine we have done over 3,000 milk based drinks since 2024 and its working great, son also does over ice every day. very easy to clean and maintain Entry level machine in reality and simple 7 recipes with some customization No fancy screen or app connectivity Can be bought on sale for $600 or less

I think many people feel the same and then jump into a high end machine first and in many cases are happy We have a Delonghi Evo and its been great and we drink Latte and Cappuccinos every day and our son drinks over ice it was a lot less than $1k and has the same brew group as the Eletta. Very easy to use and maintain Most of these machines you can vary the strength of the coffee and many happy people with Jura, Delonghi and KitchenAid machines. However the bean you use will define the drink and you will have to adjust to get the best tasting drink in many cases so be prepared for some learning.

Delonghi would be the one but you should look at the Evo as its a better comparison to the Philips do you need all the expensive options? Had an Evo since July 2024 its been a revelation when moving from Nespresso the coffee quality is very good and cleaning and maintenance is very easy. Most feedback will be for Delonghi, Jura or Kf7 machines as real options

We have the one with milk carafe as we like milk drinks we have made over 1,000 so far on the Evo its been awesome. We also have the over ice option which our son loves and uses everyday and he was not a coffee drinker and now he is :) The one with the wand is less money and would still give you the option for milk drinks when you want.

Had the Vertuo for 11 years. Just upgraded to a De’Longhi Magnifica Evo and I love it!

Get the De’Longhi Magnifica Evo - I use mine daily for my double cappuccino

Don’t do it unless you’re tight on budget. I had the Nespresso Vertuo since 2015. I just switched over to a super automatic De’Longhi Evo - I’m now using fresh coffee beans and get to choose my own instead of relying on pods.

I got tired of pods. I would get stuck with pods if I didn’t like them. I decided to pull the trigger and replaced my Nespresso Vertuo machine from 2015 with a Delonghi Magnifica Veo. It’s pending shipping but I’m excited. I rather have fresh coffee beans.

I bought the $399 refurbished Delonghi Magnifica Evo from Woot/Amazon and coming from a manual Breville Barista and a Baratza Sette 270 grinder I’m actually really impressed and will probably just roll with the Magnifica going forward. If purchased brand new they would be about the same price as the Delonghi and vice versa FWIW. I don’t need the freshest beans to produce a decent enough shot for cappuccinos and lattes. Clean up is a relative breeze. Other members of the household can figure out how to use it quite easily compared to a manual espresso machine even if it had a lot of bells and whistles. Will I still keep and use the Breville+Baratza? Of course, especially if I find particularly fresh and tasty beans. But for an everyday coffee machine I would choose the Delonghi (I think the Magnifica Start is identical in terms of coffee making abilities to the Evo but with less settings out of the box and a smaller price IIRC) ETA: currently using bean setting 3 (largest), and hottest brewing setting. I haven’t messed with custom stuff like water amount used per shot but I have only had the thing for about a week so give me some more time

I have had mine for almost 2 years now. I have no desire to get something else.

I wanted to buy semi automatic so bad but my wife who was expecting a child told me that we won’t have time to do all that espresso things. Now I just press an “espresso” button on my DeLonghi Magnifica Evo and that’s it. I know that it is not a “proper” espresso but hey I just want to quickly have a coffee while playing with my kid in the mornings.

The magnifica evo would be the budget option in the states I think at $550, but doesn't have the easy user experience and a screen.

I bought a Philips and returned it. It’s comparable to a Keurig level coffee. Coffee has been watery for the 2 weeks I owned it. Even at maximum strength and finest grind, I was never able to get a good flow, the flow was always too fast. I then bought a delonghi magnifica, night and day compared to the Philips.

Only if you are instant coffe user like Nescafe you better go for Philips yeah you dont feel bad but if you know what coffee is, you have to prefer delonghi.

I find the milk based drinks from my Magnifica Evo plenty hot and I do like mine hot, not warm. For an Americano, I usually extract the espresso then add hot water. Does the job!

We recently moved from the Nespresso system to a delonghi magnifica evo. We have really liked it. It fit our budget