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De'Longhi Magnifica Evo review: which Evo model to buy and what it costs

The Magnifica Evo comes in several model codes, from £299 at Currys to £579.99 at De'Longhi UK (checked 3 Oct 2026, prices can change). Here's what each code gets you and who should skip it.

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This De’Longhi Magnifica Evo review is really a guide to which Evo to buy, because the name covers several model codes with different milk systems and prices. The one we focus on is the black ECAM290.21.B, in stock at £419.99 at De’Longhi UK, checked 3 Oct 2026. We haven’t tested this in person. Our verdict is based on De’Longhi UK’s specs, Currys’ listings and UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026. TechRadar has published a review of the Magnifica Evo, which we haven’t summarised here. We haven’t found owner reviews we could link. Read how we compare.

De’Longhi Magnifica Evo review: the short answer

Buy a steam wand Evo if you want fresh-ground espresso and black coffee at one touch, and you’re happy to froth milk yourself. De’Longhi lists a 1.8-litre tank, a 15-bar pump and a soft touch panel with colour icons for each recipe.

Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants a latte at one touch. The ECAM290.21.B, 22.B and 31.SB all use what De’Longhi calls a traditional milk frother, which is a manual steam wand.

Choose a LatteCrema version if milky drinks are your main thing. The ECAM290.83.TB (LatteCrema Hot) lists seven one-touch drinks, including its Cappuccino Mix and MyLatte recipes.

Who it isn’t for: anyone on a tight budget. It was £579.99 at De’Longhi UK, checked 3 Oct 2026.

Skip the Evo if you’re choosing purely on value. The Magnifica Start lists the same tank, pump and power for less at De’Longhi UK. De’Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB: See it at Appliances Direct for De’Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB (opens in a new tab)

Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants to learn espresso by hand. A manual espresso machine suits that better; our espresso machines hub covers machines where you grind, tamp and steam the milk yourself.

What it costs right now

Prices vary a lot between codes and retailers. These are the ones we found on 3 Oct 2026.

De’Longhi UK:

  • ECAM290.21.B (black): in stock at £419.99, checked 3 Oct 2026. See the ECAM290.21.B at De’Longhi UK
  • ECAM290.22.B (black): in stock on 3 Oct 2026; check price at De’Longhi UK. The price can change, and De’Longhi showed only a few left. See the ECAM290.22.B at De’Longhi UK
  • ECAM290.31.SB (silver and black): in stock at £419.99, checked 3 Oct 2026.
  • ECAM290.83.TB (titanium black, LatteCrema Hot): in stock at £579.99, checked 3 Oct 2026.

Currys:

So the ECAM290.31.SB was £120.99 cheaper at Currys than at De’Longhi UK on the same day. If you want a steam wand Evo, that was the lowest price we found. We couldn’t find the 21.B or 22.B at Currys, and John Lewis’s site didn’t respond when we checked.

Who it isn’t for: anyone who won’t check the code. Two machines with the same name were more than £280 apart.

Model codes explained

  • ECAM290.21.B and ECAM290.22.B: black, traditional milk frother. De’Longhi lists 4 one-touch recipes on both pages.
  • ECAM290.31.SB: silver and black, traditional milk frother. De’Longhi’s page says 5 one-touch recipes.
  • ECAM290.61.SB: silver. Currys lists an automatic milk frother with a 220ml milk carafe.
  • ECAM290.83.TB: titanium black with LatteCrema Hot. De’Longhi lists coffee, Doppio+, espresso, cappuccino mix, hot milk, MyLatte and hot water.

The digits after “ECAM290.” are what to check. If a deal looks too good, compare the full code with this list.

Who it isn’t for: anyone who assumes every Evo has the same milk system. The code tells you which one you’re getting.

Drinks and controls

On the ECAM290.21.B, De’Longhi lists coffee, espresso and long coffee, plus steam, with a soft touch display and colour icons. It also lists adjustable drink length, a twin shot option, a pre-ground coffee function and programmable water hardness. De’Longhi’s design note mentions a Red Dot design award.

Currys lists three coffee strength settings and cup sizes from 50 to 200ml for the ECAM290.31.SB. For the carafe ECAM290.61.SB, Currys lists 13 grind settings. We couldn’t confirm a grind-setting count for the 21.B, so we’re not quoting one.

Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants lots of specialty drinks from a steam wand model. You get the basics at one touch, and milk is up to you.

Milk: traditional frother or LatteCrema

The traditional frother on the 21.B, 22.B and 31.SB is a manual steam wand. De’Longhi says it can also dispense hot water for tea. You hold the jug and judge when the milk is ready, which takes practice. A jug with a good spout helps.

LatteCrema versions use a milk carafe, so the machine froths and pours for you. Currys lists dishwasher-safe parts including the milk container on the 61.SB.

Who it isn’t for: anyone who hates cleaning milk parts. A carafe needs washing after use, and a steam wand needs wiping straight away.

Size, tank and what’s in the box

  • Size: De’Longhi lists the ECAM290.21.B as 240 x 440 x 360mm. Currys gives the ECAM290.31.SB as 360 x 240 x 440mm (H x W x D).
  • Weight: 9.44kg for the ECAM290.21.B, according to De’Longhi.
  • Water tank, pump and power: 1.8 litres, 15 bar and 1,450W, according to De’Longhi.
  • Beans: Currys lists a bean container for up to 250g on the ECAM290.31.SB.
  • Warranty: two years, according to De’Longhi.

For the ECAM290.31.SB, Currys’ box list includes the steam wand, a pre-ground coffee measure, a water softener filter, descaler and a water hardness test strip.

Who it isn’t for: anyone with a shallow worktop. Measure before ordering.

Downsides

  • Manual milk on the cheaper steam wand codes.
  • Model confusion: several codes, very different prices.
  • Value against the Start: the 21.B (£419.99 at De’Longhi UK, checked 3 Oct 2026) costs £120.99 more than the Magnifica Start (£299.00 at Appliances Direct, same date), which lists the same tank, pump and power.
  • Evidence gaps: we haven’t summarised independent tests here, and there’s no grind-setting count for the steam wand models.

Alternatives worth a look

De’Longhi Magnifica Start. £299.00 at Appliances Direct, checked 3 Oct 2026. It lists the same 1.8-litre tank, 15-bar pump and 1,450W as the Evo, according to De’Longhi UK.

Philips 2200 (EP2220/10). £279 at John Lewis, checked 3 Oct 2026. Prices can change. Read our Philips 2200 review. Philips Series 2200 EP2220/10: See it at John Lewis for Philips Series 2200 EP2220/10 (opens in a new tab)

Ninja Luxe Café. An assisted machine with automatic milk and cold brew, from £579.99 at Currys for the Premier ES601UK, checked 3 Oct 2026. Prices can change. Read our Ninja Luxe Café review. Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601UK: See it at Currys for Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601UK (opens in a new tab)

Where to go next

See our guide to bean-to-cup machines under £500 for more one-touch options.

FAQ

Which Magnifica Evo should you buy? If you’re happy to steam milk yourself, a steam wand version (21.B, 22.B or 31.SB) at the lowest price you can find. On 3 Oct 2026 that was the ECAM290.31.SB at £299 at Currys (prices can change). If you want lattes at one touch, look at a LatteCrema version.

Can you use pre-ground coffee in the Magnifica Evo? Yes. De’Longhi lists a pre-ground coffee function on the ECAM290.21.B.

Does the Magnifica Evo froth milk automatically? Only the carafe versions. The 21.B, 22.B and 31.SB use a manual steam wand.

Which Magnifica Evo versions froth milk for you? On 3 Oct 2026 we found two: the ECAM290.61.SB with a 220ml milk carafe at £349 at Currys (prices can change), and the ECAM290.83.TB with LatteCrema Hot at £579.99 at De’Longhi UK, both checked 3 Oct 2026.

Verdict

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo (ECAM290 range)

A simple one-touch bean-to-cup machine with a colour-icon touch panel. The steam wand versions are the ones to price up, and the code matters: on 3 Oct 2026 the same name ran from £299 at Currys (prices can change) to £579.99 at De'Longhi UK, and the cheapest versions froth milk manually.

Pros

  • Pro: Grinds beans for each drink and makes coffee at one touch
  • Pro: 1.8-litre water tank and 15-bar pump, according to De'Longhi
  • Pro: Pre-ground coffee option, according to De'Longhi, handy for the odd decaf
  • Pro: Carafe (LatteCrema) versions available if you want milk drinks at one touch

Cons

  • Con: The cheaper codes use a traditional (manual) milk frother
  • Con: Lots of similar model codes with very different prices
  • Con: Listed as 240 x 440 x 360mm by De'Longhi, so it needs worktop space
  • Con: We couldn't confirm a grind-setting count for the steam wand models
Best for
Anyone buying a first bean-to-cup machine who wants espresso and black coffee at one touch, and checks the model code before paying.
Who it isn't for
Anyone who wants to learn manual espresso, or who wants one-touch lattes without paying for a carafe version.

See it on the maker's site: De'Longhi's UK page for the Magnifica Evo (ECAM290.21.B)Link: De'Longhi's UK page for the Magnifica Evo (ECAM290.21.B). Not an affiliate link.

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Sources

  1. review of the Magnifica Evo (techradar.com)
  2. See the ECAM290.21.B at De'Longhi UK (delonghi.com)
  3. See the ECAM290.22.B at De'Longhi UK (delonghi.com)
  4. See the ECAM290.31.SB at Currys (currys.co.uk)
  5. See the ECAM290.61.SB at Currys (currys.co.uk)

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo

£419.99 · checked 3 Oct 2026

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