De’Longhi Eletta Ultra vs De’Longhi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema (EX:1)
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| De’LonghiEletta Ultra | De’LonghiMagnifica Evo LatteCrema (EX:1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | – |
| Brewing | ||
| Type | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Automatic milk carafe | Automatic milk carafe |
| Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim) | 19 bar | 15 bar |
| Coffee and capsule compatibility | Automatic bean grinding and brewing; supports pre-ground coffee and twin-shot function. UK version ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243. | 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 modes | Maker UK menu states 51 drinks, with hot coffee, hot milk, iced coffee, cold milk and cold-brew recipes. Includes filter-style coffee, coffee pot, tea and hot water; six creative recipes have guided on-screen instructions. | 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. |
| Grinder | Bean Adapt guides grind, dose and temperature for selected beans. UK page confirms an integrated grinder; the exact adjustment-step count is unpublished and omitted. | 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 tamping | – | Three intensity settings, pre-ground-coffee chute and two-espresso option. Pre-ground preparation is one cup at a time. |
| Milk preparation | LatteCrema Hot and Cool milk carafes are both supplied, for automatic hot and cold milk foam. Carafes have adjustable foam and automatic cleaning functions. | 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 drinks | Cold Extraction Technology prepares cold brew in under five minutes according to the maker. Iced coffee recipes are separately listed; iced serving does not by itself establish cold extraction. | – |
| Capacity | ||
| Water tank | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Bean hopper | – | 250 g |
| Cup clearance | – | 140 mm |
| Water supply | Removable 1.8 L water tank; supports a water filter and programmable water hardness. | 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. |
| Used coffee capacity | Used grounds container holds fourteen portions. | – |
| Design and power | ||
| Height | 380 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 235 mm | 240 mm |
| Depth | 455 mm | 440 mm |
| Weight | 10.95 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Rated power | 1,450 W | 1,450 W |
| Automatic power off | – | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | – |
| Controls and profiles | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen, seven drink collections and four user profiles. Coffee Moments suggests drinks according to habits and time of day. | Colour-coded touch buttons with icons and LEDs; memorised drink quantity and programmable temperature/water hardness. No user-profile screen is listed. |
| App and connections | UK product data confirms Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile app support; current maker table does not identify the app name. | – |
| Electrical requirements | UK version: 220–240 V, 1450 W. Maker Silent Technology claim is up to 65% quieter than De’Longhi fully automatic machines without Silent Technology; not an absolute measured sound level. | 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 weight | 235 × 455 × 380 mm width × depth × height, as labelled in the manufacturer dimensional illustration; 10.95 kg machine weight. | 240 × 440 × 360 mm width × depth × height; 9.6 kg. Manual cord length 1250 mm. |
| Included accessories | Hot and cold milk carafes and hot-water spout; maker accessory image also shows water filter, ground-coffee scoop and maintenance supplies. | Milk carafe, water filter, ground-coffee scoop and water-hardness test strip shown in the exact maker accessory view. |
| Cleaning and maintenance | Automatic milk-carafe and brewing-unit cleaning systems and on-screen maintenance guidance; grounds bin and drip tray still need emptying. | 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 availability | UK ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243 was orderable, with no preorder or backorder, in the manufacturer store when checked. | Manufacturer UK active SKU was orderable with 32 units of stock, without preorder or backorder, when checked. |
| Release and generation details | Maker UK product data gives availableFrom 1 February 2026 and onlineDate 17 February 2026. TechRadar states a UK launch on 26 February; February precision is retained rather than choosing a conflicting day. | 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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