Guide · Bean-to-cup machines
De'Longhi coffee machines: Magnifica, Dinamica, Rivelia, Dedica and more
De'Longhi's UK line-up starts at £126.99 at De'Longhi UK (checked 3 Oct 2026). Here's which range suits which job and budget, and who should skip each one.
De’Longhi coffee machines cover almost every way of making coffee at home, from a £126.99 manual espresso machine at De’Longhi UK (checked 3 Oct 2026) to flagship bean-to-cups. The range names are the confusing part: Magnifica alone comes in several versions and model codes. This guide sorts the main UK ranges by the job you want done and what you want to spend, then points you to our detailed pages. We haven’t tested this in person. Our picks are based on De’Longhi UK’s published specs, retailer listings and UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026. Read how we compare.
De’Longhi coffee machines: the short answer
Choose the Dedica if you want espresso and milky drinks on a small budget and have little worktop space. De’Longhi lists it at 149mm wide.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants to press a button and walk away. You grind (or buy ground coffee), tamp and froth milk yourself.
Choose the Magnifica Start if you want fresh-bean coffee at the touch of a button for one of the lowest prices in De’Longhi’s bean-to-cup line-up.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who drinks mostly lattes and wants the milk done for them. The Start has a manual frother.
Choose the La Specialista Arte if you want to learn espresso properly but don’t want to buy a separate grinder.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants a one-touch machine. You still tamp the coffee and steam the milk yourself.
Choose the Rivelia if you want automatic milk drinks and to swap between two different beans.
Who it isn’t for: anyone on a tight budget, or anyone who drinks only black coffee and would be paying for milk features they won’t use.
Manual espresso or bean-to-cup: the first decision
De’Longhi’s UK site splits its machines into two families, and the choice between them matters more than any single model.
- Manual espresso machines (Stilosa, Dedica, La Specialista) brew from a portafilter you fill yourself. You control the dose and the milk, so there’s more to learn and more to tweak. All except the La Specialista models need ground coffee or a separate grinder.
- Bean-to-cup machines (Magnifica, Dinamica, Rivelia, Eletta, Maestosa) grind beans and brew at the press of a button. They’re bigger and heavier. De’Longhi lists the Magnifica Start at 8.99kg and the Rivelia at 9.7kg, against 4.22kg for the Dedica.
If you’re weighing up the two approaches across brands, start with the budget: under £300, you’re choosing between a manual machine (plus a grinder) and the cheapest bean-to-cups. Our guide to espresso machines under £200 covers that price band.
Under £200: Stilosa and Dedica
Stilosa EC260.BK. £126.99 at De’Longhi UK, and £89 at Currys (prices can change), both checked 3 Oct 2026. This is De’Longhi’s simplest pump espresso machine. De’Longhi lists 15 bar pump pressure, a 1-litre tank, a stainless steel boiler and a manual frother. It’s 205mm wide but only fits cups up to 110mm tall, so tall latte glasses are out.
Dedica EC685.M. Check price at De’Longhi UK, and £149 at Currys (prices can change), both checked 3 Oct 2026. The Dedica’s selling point is its narrow body: 149mm wide, according to De’Longhi. It also has a 1.1-litre tank and a 120mm maximum cup height, and De’Longhi’s own guides show it taking E.S.E. pods as well as ground coffee. Our Sage Bambino review helps you judge whether the step up to Sage is worth it.
Who it isn’t for: anyone without a grinder budget who wants fresh-ground espresso. Both need ground coffee, pods (Dedica) or a separate grinder.
£300 to £450: the bean-to-cup entry point
This is where most UK buyers land, and where De’Longhi’s naming gets confusing.
Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB. £299.00 at Appliances Direct, checked 3 Oct 2026. De’Longhi lists 4 one-touch drinks (espresso, coffee, long and steam), a 1.8-litre tank, a 250g bean container and a separate compartment for pre-ground coffee. The milk frother is manual, and it also gives hot water for tea. Our Magnifica Start review goes into the detail.
Magnifica Evo ECAM290.21.B. £419.99 at De’Longhi UK, checked 3 Oct 2026. On paper it’s close to the Start: the same 1.8-litre tank, 15 bar and a manual frother, according to De’Longhi. The main visible change is a control panel with colour icons. The Evo is sold under several model codes at very different prices, some with automatic milk. Our Magnifica Evo review sorts them out, and our Magnifica Start review covers the cheaper option.
Dinamica ECAM350.35.W. Check price at De’Longhi UK. De’Longhi lists 4 one-touch drinks, a 1.8-litre tank, a manual frother that can steam or foam, and a “My” button for saving your own drink settings. It’s worth comparing like for like with the Evo at today’s prices rather than going by the range name.
Who it isn’t for: milky-coffee drinkers who want hands-off lattes. All three use a manual frother, so you still froth in a jug.
Around £400: La Specialista Arte, espresso with a built-in grinder
La Specialista Arte EC9155.MB. Check price at De’Longhi UK, and £385 at Currys (prices can change), both checked 3 Oct 2026. This sits between the two families: a portafilter espresso machine with a built-in grinder. De’Longhi lists 15 grind settings, active temperature control, presets for espresso, Americano and hot water, a manual steam wand and a 1.7-litre tank. Currys lists 19 bar pressure where De’Longhi gives 15 bar, so we’ve used De’Longhi’s figure.
Who it isn’t for: anyone short on space. De’Longhi gives it as 9.76kg, more than double the Dedica’s weight.
£550 and up: automatic milk and dual hoppers
Rivelia EXAM440.55.B. £594 at Currys (prices can change), checked 3 Oct 2026. De’Longhi UK lists the black version at £749.99 but showed it as out of stock. Check price at De’Longhi UK for the Jade Green finish. De’Longhi lists two interchangeable 250g bean hoppers, so you can keep, say, a decaf and a regular blend on the go. It also has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, automatic milk via LatteCrema Hot and an optional cold-milk upgrade set sold separately. The tank is smaller than the Magnifica’s, at 1.4 litres.
Magnifica Evo Next ECAM310.60.B. Check price at De’Longhi UK. Check price at Currys. On De’Longhi’s listing it has automatic milk frothing, 10 drinks and user profiles. At today’s prices that makes it the cheapest route to automatic milk in this guide.
Maestosa. Check price at De’Longhi UK. De’Longhi lists 16 drinks, automatic milk and two bean hoppers. Most buyers won’t need to go this far.
Who it isn’t for: black-coffee drinkers. You’d be paying for milk technology you won’t use.
Descaling and warranty
Every De’Longhi UK product page we checked lists a 2-year warranty, and Currys lists a 2-year guarantee on the bean-to-cup machines. De’Longhi publishes descaling guides on each machine’s product page. Descaling is part of owning any of these, and how often you need to do it depends on your water.
Downsides of the De’Longhi range
- Confusing model codes: the same range name can cover machines with different milk systems and prices. Check the full code (for example ECAM290.21.B) before you buy.
- Prices move a lot: De’Longhi UK and Currys prices often differ, so compare both on the day.
- Manual frothers on cheaper bean-to-cups: under about £400, most De’Longhi bean-to-cups make you froth milk by hand.
- Size and weight: the bean-to-cup machines weigh 8.99kg to 9.7kg, going by De’Longhi’s figures, and need deep worktops.
- Small manual machines need a grinder: the Stilosa and Dedica don’t grind beans, so add a grinder to the real cost.
FAQ
What’s the cheapest De’Longhi bean-to-cup machine? Of the machines we checked, the Magnifica S ECAM250.33.TB, at £299 at Currys, checked 3 Oct 2026 (prices can change).
Which De’Longhi froths milk automatically? Of the machines in this guide, the Rivelia, Magnifica Evo Next and Maestosa, according to De’Longhi. The Start, Dinamica ECAM350.35.W and Evo ECAM290.21.B have manual frothers.
Can a De’Longhi Dedica use pods? De’Longhi’s own guides show the Dedica EC685 brewing with E.S.E. pods as well as ground coffee.
Is the Dedica or the Stilosa better for small kitchens? The Dedica: De’Longhi lists it at 149mm wide against 205mm for the Stilosa.