Magnifica Evo Next ECAM31080SB

That’s why I got the Magnifica Evo Next. It gives you the different option.

Hi all I was tired of my Delonghi Magnifica EVO Next. It makes decent coffee and was an okay compromise with my girlfriend. I drink a V60 on the daily and buy ground coffee from a local roaster. As I'm a coffee enthusiast, I really wanted more flavor and control over the produced coffee (even got my girlfriend to be a bit more invested). This means I splurged on the Mazzer Philos (bought on the company VAT excluded for ~1000 EUR). Now I want to sell the coffee machine and get a semi. After research, it is clear most people prefer dual boiler. But it's also insanely more expensive. So I figured I could DIY an e24 with the Gaggimate mod. It would cost me 750 EUR. A typical day would include 1 or 2 Americanos, 1 to 2 Latte (for the girlfriend). Occasionally I would need to pull multiple shots when people are over and j don't want to be waiting forever between each shot. This is when I started considering a dual boiler. The Lelit Elizabeth and Sage Dual Boiler are both roughly 1250 so out of my range. But does the performance make it worth the extra money? Is there another machine to be recommended? I live in Belgium :) Cheers!

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)

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)

Not on your list but we went from Nespresso Original line to a Delonghi Evo with Latte crema system back in early 2024. We have made over 2,000 drinks on the machine with the most of them Latte or Cappuccino its been a very good machine. We were not sure about making the jump so we looked at entry/mid level machines to test out with our first machine and we could not be happier. We had a Delonghi Nespresso Machine that we had for many years and is still working and with our daughter today so i did feel that we had some history with the company. Regardless of machine the beans you use will define the coffee and you may have do some testing and adjustments to get the coffee you like, Do not use oily or flavored beans

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

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

keep with the pods, there is no home based system that will do this day in and day out add to the cleaning requirements in a group who most likely will not be responsible it will become tiresome quickly. For most office based requirements its best to rent or lease a unit that comes with care support and these machines are setup for a high number of drinks. Philips is not one that is reccomended mostly you will see Jura, Kitcheaid or Delonghi We have a Delonghi Evo at home and we drink about 5 to 6 coffees a day every day and i do most of the cleaning with others adding water, beans or milk as needed. Its worked well for this scenario in 2 years and about 3,000 drinks but i take full responsibility for the care.

You have not identified a budget which would be helpful or other wants of this machine which would help the community provide options. Most Super Automatics come with a Frother or Milk delivery system for those people that do not want milk drinks usually buy the one without the Milk system and then only use the frother if they want to make the odd milk based drink. We have a Magnifico EVO with milk system and its a very good entry level machine they also make a version with a frother that is at a lower price. Its on sale many times through the year and so can be had for around $500US

More than a Million and lots of good feedback in these threads We purchased a Delonghi Evo in 2024 as our first SA having been Nespresso original line users for many years. We were not sure if the SA would be for us but we had very good experience of Delonghi machines and so after much research and a similar budget we were lucky to find the EVO machine on sale for $600CAD so we took the plunge. This is the entry level machine so it does not have a screen juts button selection but the features and the output is very similar to the more expensive options. We chose the version with the milk carafe not the wand again had used a similar unit on the Nespresso machine. Our main drinks are milk based with Latte or Cappuccino and then espresso and our son likes over ice. We have made over 3,000 drinks since new its been an outstanding machine easy to setup and use and easy to maintain not sure what we would replace it with in the future as a tool it does what we need. You mention Long regular coffee i do think this is the weakness of the entry level machines as you are limited by puck size for a long drink you can supplement this an additional shot if you like strong long coffee. We use the bypass ground chute for decaffeinated coffee if needed its no where as good as the puck coffee however we have tried a few types of decaffeinated ground coffee. Good luck on your journey

We have the EVO with Latte crema option and the only difference to the next i believe is the Next has a screen where as the EVO has selection buttons. I like a Strong Cappuccino or Latte so i do a regular 3 bean Drink option then add a second shot of espresso and its as strong as i like it and i drink double espresso when we go out. But as the chart says the EVO is limited to 10g at max The only issue with these types of machines is that they have a maximum puck size typically meant for espresso based drinks so when you need a long drink you may add a shot to a regular black drink. For us the Evo is a great machine and very easy to use and maintain and we use it a lot over 3,000 drinks since 2024. We don't use a turntable as we have the room but we push it back and forwards on the counter as we like it back when not in use and no issues with that process.

We have an Evo and its great for espresso based drinks like Latte, Cappuccino or espresso, we also do over ice which is good too. However long coffee are not the best as you are limited by maximum dose of puck and the bypass chute for ground coffee is restricted to a small amount. Also if you are making a coffee early morning they are not quiet so you need to be aware of this as well. Maintenance is easy in reality but you do need to do this every day if you drink multiple drinks You should not use oily or flavored beans in these machines and if you want to change beans you may need to adjust the grind to get the best out of the beans If you want the long coffee option then a super automatic may not be the best solution

The Evo is the entry level machine with a milk frother is around $600 on sale and will do Lattes very well once you have the bean dialed in on the machine. Here is a good video of the EVO [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXNYcTYjMEg&t=476s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXNYcTYjMEg&t=476s)

I have the EVO ours has a few more options like over ice on the buttons but the machine is the same otherwise. We drink a lot of coffee in the house so maybe 6 drinks a day with some of those doubles and so we have made well over 3,000 drinks on the machine since 2024 most of those are milk based. Very easy to use and maintain One tip is that you need to disassemble the milk carafe (5 separate parts) and soak in very hot soapy water every 3 days as a part of the maintenance and you should have no issues. Good video review of the EVO [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXNYcTYjMEg&t=473s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXNYcTYjMEg&t=473s)

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 :)

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

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.

This question comes up multiple times a day and lots of great feedback if you search You have not provided any financial budget values or details like type of drinks milk or cold brew so it makes it harder to give you feedback If you want one that makes a coffee automatically when you wake up not sure they exist as all require to be turned on manually. We have a Delonghi Evo had it since 2024 and we have the latte cream system as we like Cappuccinos and Latte type drinks and also over ice. we have made over 3,000 drinks on the machine. Its under$1k and can be had on sale for around $600 easy to use and easy to clean

There is no counter on the EVO other machines with screens or Apps track them there. In our case we have multiple drinkers in the house and so at least 5 drinks a day every day from the machine and some of those are doubles so this is the general count based upon usage of shots in our household.

Most of the app driven machines are about profiles and customization of drinks and all these machines have to go through a warm up process before you can dispense a shot. If black coffee is your main drink then a super automatic may not be the best machine they make excellent espresso based drinks including milk based but the long coffee is not always the best you can certainly make a long black drink and even add an extra shot as well. Our son really likes over ice but he is not a strong coffee drinker so its good for him.

The Evo Next is a big step up from the original Evo line here in the US.  A few hundred dollars more and you can get the Magnifica Plus which is even better.  I would go but either the Evo next or Magnifica Plus.

Overall, I would recommend a De'Longhi machine. Eletta explorer if you want cold brew, Magnifica Plus if not, Rivelia if you need interchangeable hoppers, and EVO Next if you are on a budget. KitchenAid is good too. Phillips, Seaco and Gaggia are good machines but dose lower and produce less intense espresso. Jura is way overpriced and no better than KitchenAid and step down from De'Longhi in espresso quality. Build I would say they are all about the same. KitchenAid machines do seem to feel sturdier on the outside with more metal than other manufactures. De'Longhi gives the longest warranty at 3 years on registered machines.

It only flash heats what it needs as it travels through the frother.  The containers don't keep the milk cold.  You return them to the refrigerator as soon as you're done making your coffee and running the rinse cycle.  They can stay in the refrigerator with milk for several days usually up to a week at the very longest.   Fill and use as needed but thorough cleaning  is needed at the very least weekly.  Of course the manufacturers will tell you to clean it much sooner as they assume worst use case scenarios.

The Eletta Explorer is good choice, but you don't necessarily have to have cold brew function to enjoy cold drinks. Cold brew coffee is best for cold coffee enjoyed black or with a splash of cream. Iced lattes and caps are made with hot espresso and milk. They are stronger and often mixed with syrups. This is what most people think of when they think of iced coffee drinks. The Magnifico plus and next are also good choices even though they do not have cold brew. I would not recommend a Terra Kafe. Too many issue with the machines and customer service.

Super automatics in general are made for beginners.  I would suggest a Delonghi Magnifica Evo or Magnifica Start for the budget-minded.  Delonghi machines produce the best espresso at every price point even beating machines like the Jura Z10 at $4,000.  The DeLonghi Magnifica Plus makes the best espresso of any consumer super automatic and it's only about $1000.

The KF6 and Evo are very similar in espresso quality.  The KF6 doses higher but the Evo has a better grinder, no pressurized crema fluffer, and can actually be dialed in to the SCA standard extraction time of 20-30.  It's a difficult choice for sure.  just don't get the Phillips and you'll be fine.

The only way to experience fresh roasted coffee is with fresh roasted coffee. Nespresso does an outstanding job with dark roast as the roasty and smoky notes are easily preserved in nitrogen flushed pods. Even their med roast pods are actually dark, and their light is more like medium. There are millions of people who enjoy Nespresso and there is nothing wrong with dark roast coffee. Most specialty roasted coffee (even dark roast) is way less dark than Nespresso or Starbucks and thus less intense. Many people transitioning from Nespresso and trying fresh roasted coffee for the first time often think the coffee taste weak and too bright. This is because coffee Is somewhat an acquired taste and your palate has come accustomed to dark roast. If you can resist the urge to buy super dark beans such as Starbucks and Lavazza your palate will begin to wake up and you will be able to appreciate a much wider variety of specialty coffee. You will also find that Nespresso begins to taste a bit burnt and bitter when enjoyed straight. On the other hand, if you absolutely love dark coffee the experience on a super auto will still be better than Nespresso but only marginally so. Phillips machines are good and they actually dose about the same as Nespresso, but a De'Longhi start or evo is a better option as it doses higher and grind finer. of course, there are more expensive models that produce even better espresso but if you're interested in the Philips, I take it you're looking on the more budget side of things.

Just got one and love it! Slight learning curve with buttons, but aside from that, so far (two days in), it’s been killing it!

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Plus - runs about $1k. I have the "Next" which is a step below it and absolutely love it. The Plus I believe makes 17 drinks and is fully automatic with a fully digital touchscreen.

Coffee is so subjective. One person will suggest one and then someone else will tear it down. Personally we have recently bought a delonghi evo next. Im sure theres plenty of others out there but we are really happy with it anyway