Comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Philips 3200 vs De'Longhi Magnifica Evo: milk, grinder and cost
The Philips 3200 LatteGo is £599.99 and out of stock at Philips UK; De'Longhi's Magnifica Evo starts at £299 at Currys (checked 3 Oct 2026). Here's how the milk systems, grinders and prices compare.
If you’ve searched for Philips 3200 vs Delonghi Magnifica Evo, the first thing to know is that one of them is much easier to buy. The Philips Series 3200 EP3246/70 is listed at £599.99 at Philips UK but was out of stock, and we didn’t find it at Currys. The Magnifica Evo comes in several versions, from a steam wand model at £299 to a milk carafe model at £349 at Currys, both in stock (checked 3 Oct 2026). We haven’t tested this in person. Our verdict is based on Philips UK’s and De’Longhi UK’s specs, Currys’ listings and UK prices checked 3 Oct 2026. Read how we compare.
Philips 3200 vs Delonghi Magnifica Evo: the short answer
Get a Magnifica Evo if you want a one-touch bean-to-cup machine you can actually order today for well under £600. The carafe ECAM290.61.SB was £349 at Currys, and the steam wand ECAM290.31.SB was £299.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants iced coffee at one touch. Philips UK lists an iced coffee setting on the 3200; De’Longhi doesn’t list one on the Evo models we checked.
Get the Philips 3200 if you find it in stock at a fair price and want LatteGo, which Philips says has two parts and no tubes.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants a machine now. It was out of stock at Philips UK on 3 Oct 2026. The Philips 3300 LatteGo was in stock for less.
What they cost right now
These are the prices we found on 3 Oct 2026:
- Philips 3200 EP3246/70 (LatteGo): £599.99 at Philips UK, out of stock. Not found in Currys’ search. See the 3200 at Philips UK
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.31.SB (steam wand): in stock at £299 at Currys, and £419.99 at De’Longhi UK. Prices can change. See the ECAM290.31.SB at Currys
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.61.SB (milk carafe): in stock at £349 at Currys. Prices can change. See the ECAM290.61.SB at Currys
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.22.B (steam wand): in stock; check price at De’Longhi UK.
- Magnifica Evo ECAM290.83.TB (LatteCrema Hot): in stock at £579.99 at De’Longhi UK.
Our Magnifica Evo review explains every model code.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who assumes all Evos froth milk for you. The code decides that.
Milk systems
This is the biggest practical difference.
- Philips 3200: LatteGo, a 0.26-litre milk container that froths and pours milk into your drink, according to Philips UK. Philips says it has two parts and no tubes and can be rinsed under the tap in about 15 seconds or put in the dishwasher.
- Evo steam wand models (21.B, 22.B, 31.SB): what De’Longhi calls a traditional milk frother, a manual steam wand. You hold the jug and judge the milk yourself.
- Evo ECAM290.61.SB: Currys lists an automatic frother with a 220ml milk carafe and dishwasher-safe parts including the milk container.
- Evo ECAM290.83.TB: LatteCrema Hot, according to De’Longhi UK.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who hates washing milk parts. Any carafe needs rinsing after use, and a steam wand needs wiping straight away.
Drinks
- Philips 3200: the spec table lists four pre-programmed drinks: espresso, coffee, espresso lungo and iced coffee, plus hot water. The headline promises “5 coffee options”.
- Evo ECAM290.21.B: De’Longhi lists coffee, espresso and long coffee at one touch, plus steam. De’Longhi says the ECAM290.31.SB has 5 one-touch recipes.
- Evo ECAM290.61.SB: Currys lists cappuccino, coffee, espresso, hot water and MyLatte.
Who it isn’t for: anyone wanting a big menu. Neither lists many drinks; look at the Philips 5400 for that.
Grinder, controls and maintenance
Philips UK lists a ceramic grinder with 12 settings on the 3200, a touch display and My Coffee Choice, with three settings for strength and quantity. It also lists an AquaClean filter, which Philips says means no descaling for up to 5,000 cups, and a removable brew group.
Currys lists 13 grind settings on the Evo ECAM290.61.SB. We couldn’t confirm a grind-setting count for the steam wand Evos. De’Longhi lists a soft touch panel with colour icons on the ECAM290.21.B, and Currys lists three strength settings on the ECAM290.31.SB.
Who it isn’t for: anyone who wants to fine-tune espresso. Both are built for convenience.
Size and specs
- Water: 1.8 litres on both (Philips UK; De’Longhi UK for the Evo).
- Beans: 275g for the 3200 (Philips UK) and 250g for the Evo (Currys).
- Pump and power: 15 bar on both; 1500W for the 3200 (Philips UK) and 1,450W for the Evo (De’Longhi UK).
- Weight: 8kg for the 3200 (Philips UK) and 9.44kg for the Evo ECAM290.21.B (De’Longhi UK).
- Width: 246mm for the 3200 (Philips UK) and 240mm for the Evo ECAM290.31.SB (Currys).
Who it isn’t for: anyone short on worktop space. Both are tall, deep machines, so measure before ordering.
Who each one suits
- The Magnifica Evo suits most buyers: it’s in stock, cheaper, and there’s a version with a steam wand or a carafe.
- The Philips 3200 suits anyone who finds one in stock and wants LatteGo and iced coffee.
If you’re open to a newer Philips, see De’Longhi Magnifica Evo vs Philips 3300.
Downsides
- Philips 3200: out of stock at Philips UK, not found at Currys, and a short listed menu.
- Magnifica Evo: confusing model codes, and the cheapest versions froth milk manually.
Related guides: Philips vs De’Longhi bean to cup: the brand-level picture.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, the Philips 3200 or the Magnifica Evo? The Evo. On 3 Oct 2026 the ECAM290.31.SB was £299 at Currys, against £599.99 for the out-of-stock 3200 at Philips UK.
Does the Magnifica Evo have a milk carafe like the 3200’s LatteGo? Some versions do. Currys lists an automatic frother with a 220ml carafe on the ECAM290.61.SB, and De’Longhi lists LatteCrema Hot on the ECAM290.83.TB.
Can you buy the Philips 3200 in the UK? Philips UK lists it at £599.99, but it was out of stock on 3 Oct 2026 and we didn’t find it at Currys.
Does either make iced coffee? Philips UK lists iced coffee on the 3200. We didn’t find an iced setting on the Evo models we checked.