Best De'Longhi espresso machine
De'Longhi makes two kinds of espresso machine: small manual ones where you grind and steam yourself, and fully automatic ones that grind, brew and froth at the touch of a button. Pick the lowest step that makes the drinks you drink.
The line-up
| Machine | List price | Type | What it adds | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedica Duo | $249.95 | Manual | The basics in a 5.9 in wide body: steam wand, cold brew preset. No grinder. | Check today's price at De'Longhi |
| Magnifica Evo | $749.95 | Fully automatic | Built-in grinder and one-touch coffee; manual steam wand on this version. | Check today's price at De'Longhi |
| Magnifica Start | $799.95 | Fully automatic | Automatic LatteCrema milk carafe; five one-touch drinks. | Check today's price at De'Longhi |
| Rivelia | $1,299.95 | Fully automatic | Two swappable bean hoppers, 18 drinks, profiles for four people. | Check today's price at De'Longhi |
| Eletta Explore | $1,999.95 | Fully automatic | Cold brew and cold milk foam built in; 50+ hot and cold drinks. | Check today's price at De'Longhi |
De'Longhi US list prices, checked Nov 11, 2026. De'Longhi discounts often (see below).
Which one
- Lowest cost, smallest counter: Dedica Duo, plus a grinder (about $200; see best espresso grinder).
- Push-button coffee, and you're fine steaming milk yourself: Magnifica Evo.
- Push-button lattes and cappuccinos: Magnifica Start, or the Magnifica Evo with the LatteCrema carafe (ECAM29084SB, $899.95 list).
- Two people who like different beans: Rivelia.
- Iced lattes and cold brew as often as hot coffee: Eletta Explore.
Sale prices when we checked
On Nov 11, 2026, De'Longhi US had the Magnifica Evo with LatteCrema at $549.95, the Rivelia at $999.95 and the Eletta Explore at $1,499.95. Sales change often; check the price before you buy.
Two things to check
- The model number. Magnifica Evo and Magnifica Start each come with a manual steam wand or an automatic carafe, at different prices. The carafe versions make milk drinks for you.
- Cold drinks. Only the Eletta Explore makes cold foam out of the box; the Rivelia needs the $129.95 LatteCrema Cool add-on.
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