New Rivelia vs the Magnifica family: personalization against proven value
DeLonghi Rivelia vs Magnifica Plus
Rivelia vs the Magnifica line: bean-switching hardware and 16 recipes against the proven Magnifica automatics. Which DeLonghi automatic fits your routine?
The short answer
Buy the Rivelia if you switch beans and want the machine to adapt per bean; buy a Magnifica if you brew one bean simply and want proven value. The Dinamica is the middle path with automatic milk.
Top picks at a glance
The picks, ranked
| Product | Bean system | Recipes | Profiles | Display | Pump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM44055 | Two interchangeable 250 g hoppers | 16 one-touch recipes | 4 user profiles | 3.5-inch full-touch color | 19-bar |
| DeLonghi Magnifica Evo ECAM29043SB | - | 5 one-touch recipes | - | Color icon touch display | 15-bar |
| DeLonghi Dinamica ECAM35020 | - | - | - | - | 15-bar |
| DeLonghi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S | - | 50+ hot and cold one-touch recipes | - | - | - |
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01Pick for bean-switching households
DeLonghi Rivelia EXAM44055
Two bean hoppers, 16 recipes, and Bean Adapt: the newest DeLonghi automatic.
- Bean system: Two interchangeable 250 g hoppers
- Recipes: 16 one-touch recipes
- Profiles: 4 user profiles
The Bean Switch System with two 250 g hoppers plus Bean Adapt Technology is hardware no Magnifica offers: switch beans without emptying the hopper, and the machine adapts grind, dose, and temperature per bean. Sixteen one-touch recipes and 4 user profiles make it the personalization king.
Strengths
- Bean Switch System: two interchangeable 250 g hoppers for switching beans
- Bean Adapt Technology sets grind, dose, and temperature per bean
- 16 one-touch recipes with 4 user profiles
- 3.5-inch full-touch color display with Coffee Routines
Limitations
- Premium price for features single-bean households will not touch
- 1.4 L tank is smaller than the Magnifica and Dinamica 60 oz tanks
- Newer platform with less long-term reliability data
| Bean system | Two interchangeable 250 g hoppers |
|---|---|
| Recipes | 16 one-touch recipes |
| Profiles | 4 user profiles |
| Display | 3.5-inch full-touch color |
| Pump | 19-bar |
Sources: DeLonghi official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
What owners report
- Owners praise the twin interchangeable 250 g hoppers for letting them swap beans without emptying the machine
- Many owners say Bean Adapt takes the guesswork out of setting grind, dose and temperature for each new bean
- Owners enjoy saving their drinks across 4 profiles, with 16 one-touch recipes to draw from
- Some owners admit the premium price stings if the household only ever brews one bean
- A common complaint is the 1.4 L tank running smaller than the 60 oz tanks on the Magnifica and Dinamica
- Owners note the newer platform has less long-term reliability history behind it than older models
Best for: Households that switch beans between drinks and want deep personalization.
Skip if: You brew one bean one way; the bean-switching hardware is wasted on you.
02Pick for simple one-touch value
DeLonghi Magnifica Evo ECAM29043SB
The modern Magnifica: color touch display and iced coffee, still with a manual frother.
- Recipes: 5 one-touch recipes
- Grinder: Conical burr, 13 settings
- Pump: 15-bar
The Evo covers the core routine, 5 one-touch recipes including iced coffee, 13-setting grinder, 60 oz tank, for far less than the Rivelia. If you brew one bean one way, the Rivelia's switching hardware buys you nothing.
Strengths
- Color icon touch display simplifies the one-touch menu
- 5 one-touch recipes: espresso, coffee, americano, iced coffee, long
- 13-setting conical burr grinder with 8.8 oz bean hopper
- 60 oz tank with removable, dishwasher-safe parts
Limitations
- Manual milk frother, like the Magnifica S
- 5 recipes is a short menu next to the Dinamica and Rivelia
- No user profiles for multi-drinker households
| Recipes | 5 one-touch recipes |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Conical burr, 13 settings |
| Pump | 15-bar |
| Water tank | 60 oz |
| Display | Color icon touch display |
Sources: DeLonghi official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
What owners report
- Owners praise the color icon touch display for making the one-touch menu easy to navigate
- Many owners like having iced coffee among the one-touch recipes for warmer days
- Owners say the removable, dishwasher-safe parts take the sting out of cleanup
- Some owners wish the milk side were automatic, since the frother is still worked by hand
- A common complaint is the recipe list feeling short once you compare it with the Dinamica or Rivelia
- Owners in multi-drinker homes note the lack of user profiles for saved preferences
Best for: Buyers who want a current interface and iced coffee without paying for automatic milk.
Skip if: One-touch cappuccinos are the goal; this still steams milk by hand.
03Pick for automatic milk
DeLonghi Dinamica ECAM35020
The automatic-milk step up: LatteCrema one-touch milk drinks plus iced coffee.
- Milk: LatteCrema automatic system
- Grinder: Conical burr, 13 settings
- Pump: 15-bar
The Dinamica adds the LatteCrema automatic milk system the Magnifica models lack, making it the value route to one-touch cappuccinos. It splits the difference: more automation than the Magnifica line, less personalization than the Rivelia.
Strengths
- LatteCrema automatic milk system for one-touch milk drinks
- Iced coffee setting brews over ice without dilution tricks
- 13-setting conical burr grinder, 15-bar pump
- 60 oz front-loading tank with adjustable coffee spout
Limitations
- Larger and pricier than the Magnifica models for the same core brewing
- Milk carafe needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
- Recipe menu is shorter than the Rivelia and Eletta Explore
| Milk | LatteCrema automatic system |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Conical burr, 13 settings |
| Pump | 15-bar |
| Water tank | 60 oz |
| Iced coffee | Dedicated iced coffee setting |
Sources: DeLonghi official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
What owners report
- Owners praise the LatteCrema system for turning cappuccinos into a genuine one-touch job
- Many owners enjoy the dedicated iced coffee setting, which brews over ice without tasting watered down
- Long-term owners appreciate the 60 oz front-loading tank paired with an adjustable spout for taller glasses
- Some owners feel the step up in size and price is steep given the brewing core matches the Magnifica line
- A common complaint is that the milk carafe needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
- Owners note the recipe menu stops short of what the Rivelia and Eletta Explore offer
Best for: Milk-drink households that want one-touch cappuccinos from an automatic.
Skip if: Your routine is straight espresso; the LatteCrema system adds cost you will not use.
04Pick for maximum recipes
DeLonghi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S
50+ hot and cold recipes with LatteCrema Hot and Cool: the iced-drink flagship.
- Recipes: 50+ hot and cold one-touch recipes
- Milk: LatteCrema Hot + LatteCrema Cool
- Cold brew: Cold Extraction Technology, under 3 minutes
If the Rivelia's 16 recipes feel limiting, the Eletta Explore's 50+ hot and cold recipes with LatteCrema Hot and Cool go further, especially for iced drinks. It trades the bean-switching system for menu depth.
Strengths
- 50+ hot and cold one-touch recipes, the largest menu here
- LatteCrema Hot plus LatteCrema Cool for hot foam and cold foam
- Cold Extraction Technology makes cold brew in under 3 minutes
- 3.5-inch TFT full-touch display with 4 user profiles
Limitations
- Flagship price and a large 10.25-inch-wide footprint
- Two milk carafes (hot and cool) double the cleaning routine
- Complexity means more parts that need maintenance
| Recipes | 50+ hot and cold one-touch recipes |
|---|---|
| Milk | LatteCrema Hot + LatteCrema Cool |
| Cold brew | Cold Extraction Technology, under 3 minutes |
| Grinder | Conical burr, 13 settings |
| Water tank | 60 oz (1.8 L) |
Sources: DeLonghi official product specifications, Major retailer product listings, Published coffee gear reviews
What owners report
- Owners praise the menu depth, with more than 50 hot and cold one-touch recipes to choose from
- Many owners enjoy having both hot foam and cold foam systems for year-round drinks
- Owners say cold brew in under 3 minutes has changed their summer routine
- Some owners balk at the flagship price and the wide 10.25-inch footprint it demands
- A common complaint is that two milk carafes, one hot and one cool, double the washing up
- Owners note the complexity brings more parts that need regular maintenance
Best for: Households split between hot lattes and iced drinks who want both at one touch.
Skip if: You drink only hot espresso; the cold systems add cost without benefit.
Questions, answered
What is the Bean Switch System?
Two interchangeable 250 g bean hoppers that let you swap between bean types without emptying the machine. Combined with Bean Adapt Technology, the Rivelia adjusts grind, dose, and brewing temperature for each bean automatically.
Is the Rivelia worth it over a Magnifica?
Only if you use the differentiation: multiple beans, multiple drinkers with profiles, and recipe variety. For a single-bean, single-drink routine, the Magnifica Evo delivers the same core extraction for much less.
Does the Rivelia make cold coffee?
The Rivelia's menu focuses on hot recipes with some cold options depending on configuration. For a cold-drink-first routine, the Eletta Explore with its dedicated cold extraction and LatteCrema Cool is the stronger pick.
Which has the bigger water tank?
The Magnifica models and Dinamica hold 60 oz; the Rivelia holds 1.4 L (about 47 oz). In a multi-drink household, the Magnifica line refills less often.