Comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
De'Longhi Rivelia vs Magnifica Evo
The Rivelia costs roughly £245 more than a Magnifica Evo with automatic milk at Currys (checked 3 Oct 2026). Here's what that buys, what you give up, and who should stick with the Evo.
Weighing up the De’Longhi Rivelia vs Magnifica Evo? Both are bean-to-cup machines from the same maker, but they sit in different price bands. At Currys on 3 Oct 2026, the Rivelia started at £594.00 and a Magnifica Evo with automatic milk was £349.00, so the upgrade costs roughly £245. We haven’t tested this in person. This comparison is based on De’Longhi UK’s published specs, Currys’ listings, UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026, and the Guardian’s April 2026 bean-to-cup test, which we name and link below. Read how we compare.
De’Longhi Rivelia vs Magnifica Evo: the short answer
Choose the Rivelia if you switch between beans (say, a dark roast for flat whites and decaf for the evening) or share the machine with people who all like their coffee differently. Its two swappable hoppers, colour touchscreen and four user profiles are the reasons to pay more.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who drinks the same coffee every day, or who wants the biggest water tank. Its 1.4-litre tank is smaller than the Evo’s 1.8 litres.
Get the Magnifica Evo ECAM290.61.SB if you want milky drinks at the touch of a button for much less. It was £349.00 at Currys (checked 3 Oct 2026) and Currys lists an automatic milk frother with a 220ml milk container.
Who it isn’t for: anyone hoping for iced drinks, a touchscreen or personal profiles. Those are Rivelia features.
Skip both if you’d rather learn to make espresso by hand. Our bean-to-cup vs espresso machine guide explains the trade-off.
What they cost right now
Prices we found on 3 Oct 2026:
- Rivelia LatteCrema (EXAM440.55): £594.00 for the black EXAM440.55.B and £599.99 for the grey EXAM440.55.G at Currys, both in stock, checked 3 Oct 2026. For the beige EXAM440.55.BG, check price at Currys. De’Longhi UK had the grey, beige and white versions at £749.99, checked 3 Oct 2026. Check price at De’Longhi UK for the Jade Green EXAM441.55.GR.
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.61.SB (automatic milk): £349.00 at Currys, in stock, checked 3 Oct 2026.
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.31.SB (manual steam wand): £299.00 at Currys, in stock, and £419.99 at De’Longhi UK, both checked 3 Oct 2026.
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.83.TB (LatteCrema milk): £579.99 at De’Longhi UK, in stock, checked 3 Oct 2026.
Currys prices can change. The big gap between Currys and De’Longhi UK on the same models is worth noting: on the days we checked, shopping around saved well over £100.
- See the Rivelia range at Currys
- See the Magnifica Evo ECAM290.61.SB at Currys
- See the Rivelia at De’Longhi UK
Model codes: which Evo are you comparing?
The Magnifica Evo name covers several machines, and the right comparison depends on the milk system:
- ECAM290.31.SB and ECAM290.21.B have a manual steam wand. You froth the milk yourself.
- ECAM290.61.SB has an automatic milk frother with a container, according to Currys.
- ECAM290.83.TB uses De’Longhi’s LatteCrema system, like the Rivelia, and De’Longhi lists seven one-touch drinks.
Every Rivelia LatteCrema version we found has automatic milk only. De’Longhi’s data says it can’t froth manually. So if you’re comparing like with like, put it against an automatic-milk Evo, not the steam-wand ECAM290.31.SB (£299.00 at Currys, checked 3 Oct 2026).
Who it isn’t for: anyone who enjoys steaming milk by hand. The Rivelia has no steam wand.
Beans: one hopper or two
This is the Rivelia’s headline feature. De’Longhi says it comes with two 250g hoppers you can swap, and its Bean Switch System lets you either brew a final cup or grind away what’s left in the chute before you change over. The Guardian’s tester found the hoppers swap in seconds.
The Magnifica Evo has one 250g hopper, so switching beans means emptying it. De’Longhi does list a pre-ground coffee option on the Evo ECAM290.21.B, which helps for the odd decaf.
Who it isn’t for: single-coffee households. If you buy one bag and stick to it, the second hopper adds nothing.
Screen, drinks and profiles
De’Longhi gives the Rivelia a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, up to four user profiles and a menu it calls “16 drinks”, including cappuccino, flat white, cortado and three iced coffees. Its LatteCrema Cool upgrade set, sold separately, adds cold milk drinks.
The Evo has a simpler icon and LED panel. De’Longhi lists five drinks for the ECAM290.31.SB and seven for the LatteCrema ECAM290.83.TB.
One point from the Guardian’s test: the Rivelia’s controls sit on top of the machine, which can be awkward for shorter people and wheelchair users. It’s worth checking how that would work under your cupboards.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants big, simple buttons on the front. The Evo’s panel is plainer and easier to reach.
Size, tank and pump
- Water tank: 1.4 litres on the Rivelia, 1.8 litres on the Evo (De’Longhi UK and Currys).
- Size: De’Longhi lists the Rivelia at 245 x 430 x 385mm and the Evo at 240 x 440 x 360mm. The Rivelia is about 2.5cm taller and slightly shallower.
- Pump: De’Longhi lists 19 bar for the Rivelia and 15 bar for the Evo. A higher figure on a spec sheet doesn’t tell you how the coffee will taste, so we wouldn’t choose on it.
- Power: 1450W on both.
Who it isn’t for: anyone with a low cupboard gap. Measure first, especially with the Rivelia’s top-mounted screen.
What independent tests say
The Guardian’s bean-to-cup test (April 2026) named the Rivelia its best bean-to-cup machine under £1,000. It praised the coffee, the interface and the swappable hoppers, and found the finest grind setting fine enough for strong espresso. On the downside, it measured 68dB while grinding and said the milk foam wasn’t as smooth as on a pricier rival. It counted 14 grind settings, while De’Longhi’s product data says 13, so treat the exact number with caution. We didn’t find an independent UK test of the specific Evo models above.
Downsides of both
- Rivelia: about £245 more than an automatic-milk Evo at Currys (prices checked 3 Oct 2026), a smaller tank, a noisy grinder in the Guardian’s test, and controls on top.
- Magnifica Evo: a basic control panel, one hopper, and confusing model codes with different milk systems.
- Both: bean-to-cup machines need regular rinsing, descaling and milk-system cleaning, and they’re about 43 to 44cm deep.
Where to go next
Our Rivelia review and Magnifica Evo review go deeper on each machine. If you’re still deciding on a budget, see our guide to bean-to-cup machines under £500, or our Magnifica Start review for De’Longhi’s cheapest model.
FAQ
Is the Rivelia worth the extra over the Magnifica Evo? Only if you’ll use what it adds: two swappable hoppers, a touchscreen, user profiles and iced drinks. For straightforward espresso and milky coffee, an automatic-milk Evo did the job for £349.00 at Currys (checked 3 Oct 2026).
Does the Rivelia have a steam wand? No. The Rivelia LatteCrema versions we found froth milk automatically and can’t froth manually, according to De’Longhi’s data.
Which has the bigger water tank? The Magnifica Evo, at 1.8 litres against the Rivelia’s 1.4 litres.
Where is the Rivelia cheapest? On 3 Oct 2026, Currys had it from £594.00, against £749.99 at De’Longhi UK for most colours. Prices change, so check on the day.