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Updated Nov 3, 2026
A super-automatic grinds, brews and (on most models) froths milk at the touch of a button. You trade some flavor and milk texture for no learning curve. Three worth shortlisting:
Prices at De'Longhi US, checked Nov 3, 2026. Reviewer points are ones at least two linked reviews agree on; see how we choose .
Best value
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
$749.95 with steam wand · $899.95 with automatic milk frother
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60.87 oz tank About 9.5 in wide Takes pre-ground coffee too
Good fit if you want espresso and coffee at a button press for the least money.
Skip it if you want café-quality milk or iced drinks.
What reviewers agree on
Easy to use and easy to clean; it rinses itself. (TechRadar , Reviewed , T3 ) Takes a lot of counter space and needs clearance above for the hopper. (TechRadar , T3 ) Worth knowing: one reviewer found black coffee weak even at the strongest setting (Reviewed ) .
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Best for two coffee drinkers
De'Longhi Rivelia
$1,299.95 at De'Longhi US
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Two swappable bean hoppers Bean Adapt suggests settings per bean Automatic hot milk frother
Good fit if two people like different beans, say decaf and a dark roast.
Skip it if you want iced milk drinks without buying the cold-milk add-on.
What reviewers agree on
Worth knowing: reviewers split on the milk foam (Tom's Guide , TechRadar ) , and its tank (47 oz) is smaller than the Magnifica Evo's.
Best for iced and cold drinks
De'Longhi Eletta Explore
$1,999.95 at De'Longhi US
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50+ hot and cold recipes Hot and cold milk carafes Cold brew
Good fit if you drink iced lattes or cold brew as often as hot coffee.
Skip it if you only drink hot coffee; the others cost far less.
What reviewers agree on
Worth knowing: switching between hot and cold drinks means swapping milk carafes (TechRadar ) .
Side by side
Magnifica Evo Rivelia Eletta Explore
Price $749.95 $1,299.95 $1,999.95 Milk Steam wand (frother version $899.95) Automatic, hot Automatic, hot and cold Bean hoppers 1 2 1 Water tank 60.87 oz 47.34 oz 60.87 oz Weight 20.82 lb 21.39 lb 26.89 lb
Want help, not full automation?
The Ninja Luxe Café Premier ($599.99) and Breville Oracle Jet ($1,999.95) automate grinding and dosing but still use a portafilter you lock in.
Jura and Philips aren't here yet: we'll add them once two independent reviews cover their current US models.