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De’Longhi Eletta Explore (EX:4) vs De’Longhi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema (EX:1)

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De’LonghiEletta Explore (EX:4)De’LonghiMagnifica Evo LatteCrema (EX:1)
Overview
Released––
Brewing
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
Integrated grinderYesYes
Milk systemAutomatic milk carafeAutomatic milk carafe
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)19 bar15 bar
Coffee and capsule compatibilityExact current UK ECAM450.86.T EX:4 /0132250172, with Cold Extraction Technology. Earlier non-EX:4 and non-Cold-Brew Eletta Explore configurations are not assumed equivalent.Exact UK ECAM290.83.TB EX:1 / 0132250128, with LatteCrema Hot milk carafe. This is distinct from manual-steam Evo, Evo Next and earlier non-EX:1 listings.
Drinks and brewing modesCurrent UK heading lists 52 one-touch drinks, including hot coffee and milk recipes, Cold Brew, Cold Brew Pot, Cold Brew to Mix, cold-brew milk drinks, iced coffee/milk variants, Coffee Pot, hot water and Mug To Go.Seven one-touch options. Current UK technical table lists Coffee, Doppio+, Espresso, Cappuccino Mix, Hot Milk, MyLatte and Hot Water, while its older feature paragraph names Long and Latte Macchiato instead. The maker’s current table is retained with this conflict explicit; the shared manual says recipe availability varies by model.
GrinderIntegrated manually adjustable grinder; Bean Adapt through the Coffee Link app guides settings for selected beans. No exact headline grind-step count inferred from dial markings.Integrated grinder with manual dial numbered from 1 to 7. Exact count of intermediate settings is not confirmed for this revision, so the headline grind-setting count is omitted. Manual requires adjustments while grinding.
Dosing and tampingPre-ground-coffee chute, adjustable intensity and recipe quantities; manual qualifies which recipes accept pre-ground coffee.Three intensity settings, pre-ground-coffee chute and two-espresso option. Pre-ground preparation is one cup at a time.
Milk preparationSupplied LatteCrema Hot and Cool carafes prepare hot and cold milk foam. Separate carafe rinsing and disassembly remain necessary; cold foam is distinct from cold coffee extraction.LatteCrema Hot automatic carafe; MyLatte uses milk supplied in the carafe, with instructions for its minimum quantity. Automatic milk-circuit rinse after use does not replace disassembly and washing.
Cold drinksCold Brew recipes infuse coffee with room-temperature water at low pressure through Cold Extraction Technology; iced coffee is separately listed. Current maker UK page claims Cold Brew in under five minutes, depending on the selected drink.–
Capacity
Water tank1.8 L1.8 L
Bean hopper300 g250 g
Cup clearance143 mm140 mm
Water supplyRemovable 1.8 L tank, programmable hardness and filter support; 300 g bean hopper.Removable 1.8 L tank; water-filter compatible. Exact EX:1 manual confirms 250 g bean capacity, correcting the UK table’s misleading ground-container label.
Cup sizes and clearanceCurrent UK technical table specifies 143 mm maximum cup height, while its other product-data field gives 170 mm. To Go mode uses a folding tray and the maker confirms a supplied 16 oz travel mug. The competing clearance fields are qualified rather than treated as identical positions.–
Used coffee capacityFourteen-portion grounds container.–
Design and power
Height385 mm360 mm
Width260 mm240 mm
Depth450 mm440 mm
Weight11.3 kg9.6 kg
Rated power1,450 W1,450 W
Automatic power offYesYes
Phone appYes–
Wi-FiYes–
Controls and profiles3.5-inch colour touchscreen, hot/cold/To Go drink collections and four personalised profiles.Colour-coded touch buttons with icons and LEDs; memorised drink quantity and programmable temperature/water hardness. No user-profile screen is listed.
App and connectionsBuilt-in Wi-Fi and De’Longhi Coffee Link app; remote control and app-guided Bean Adapt require a home network. Manual describes connection setup and changes to network credentials.–
Electrical requirements220–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 1450 W and maximum 10 A; manual automatic switch-off and energy-saving mode. Published 19 bar is pump rating rather than brewing-pressure claim.220–240 V, 50–60 Hz, maximum 1450 W and 10 A. Manual states 0.22 W standby and programmable automatic switch-off.
Size and weight260 × 450 × 385 mm width × depth × height. Exact current UK SKU weighs 11.3 kg; shared manual gives 10/11 kg explicitly varying by model. Manual cord length 1250 mm.240 × 440 × 360 mm width × depth × height; 9.6 kg. Manual cord length 1250 mm.
Included accessoriesHot and cold milk carafes, travel mug, ice tray, water filter, hot-water spout, scoop and cleaning brush shown in the maker accessory view.Milk carafe, water filter, ground-coffee scoop and water-hardness test strip shown in the exact maker accessory view.
Cleaning and maintenanceRemovable infuser, milk-carafe rinse and component washing, guided descaling/filter replacement and emptyable tray/grounds bin; follow the manual’s part-specific dishwasher instructions.Removable infuser, emptyable grounds bin and drip tray; milk carafe has a cleaning programme and separate thorough-cleaning procedure. Maker manual distinguishes daily carafe care from periodic descaling.
Regional availabilityExact active UK SKU was orderable with seven units, without preorder or backorder, when checked.Manufacturer UK active SKU was orderable with 32 units of stock, without preorder or backorder, when checked.
Release and generation detailsMaker catalogue availableFrom says July 2025 and onlineDate 23 April 2025 for EX:4. First worldwide retail sale is unconfirmed, so released is omitted.Maker UK availableFrom says March 2025 and onlineDate18March 2025 for EX:1. These catalogue fields do not establish first worldwide retail sale; released remains omitted.

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