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De’Longhi Eletta Ultra vs De’Longhi Magnifica Plus

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De’LonghiEletta UltraDe’LonghiMagnifica Plus
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026–
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 compatibilityAutomatic bean grinding and brewing; supports pre-ground coffee and twin-shot function. UK version ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243.Exact current UK ECAM322.70.SB / 0132250033, Silver Black 18-drink configuration. Black ECAM320.60.B has a shorter 15-drink menu and is not implied by this record’s menu.
Drinks and brewing modesMaker 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.18 one-touch recipes including espresso, double espresso, coffee, americano, long and doppio+, hot milk drinks, iced coffee, iced americano and hot water. Personalised intensity and volume settings, plus Extra Shot.
GrinderBean 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 UK page confirms an integrated grinder; the exact adjustment-step count is unpublished and omitted.Integrated manually adjustable grinder. Maker manual numbers the dial from 1 to 7; Coffeeness reports thirteen steps for its exact 322.70 test, but no headline count is assigned from numbered positions alone.
Dosing and tamping–Pre-ground-coffee chute; manual distinguishes double-espresso preparation from a simultaneous pair of milk drinks.
Milk preparationLatteCrema Hot and Cool milk carafes are both supplied, for automatic hot and cold milk foam. Carafes have adjustable foam and automatic cleaning functions.Supplied LatteCrema Hot carafe with light, creamy and dense foam selections; milk-circuit rinse and removable carafe components. No cold milk frothing or separate steam wand is listed.
Cold drinksCold 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.Iced coffee and iced americano brew coffee over ice; they are not Eletta-style cold extraction. Manual provides separate iced-drink instructions.
Capacity
Water tank1.8 L1.9 L
Bean hopper–250 g
Cup clearance–133 mm
Water supplyRemovable 1.8 L water tank; supports a water filter and programmable water hardness.Exact linked manual gives a 1.9 L tank and 250 g bean hopper. The current UK 322.70 product table incorrectly shows 19 L water; the manual figure is used.
Cup sizes and clearance–Current UK product data gives 133 mm maximum cup height. Reviews report 140 mm, which is kept separate rather than substituted into the manufacturer figure.
Used coffee capacityUsed grounds container holds fourteen portions.UK product data gives a ten-portion grounds container.
Design and power
Height380 mm360 mm
Width235 mm240 mm
Depth455 mm440 mm
Weight10.95 kg9.752 kg
Rated power1,450 W1,450 W
Automatic power off–Yes
Phone appYes–
Wi-FiYes–
Controls and profiles4.3-inch colour touchscreen, seven drink collections and four user profiles. Coffee Moments suggests drinks according to habits and time of day.3.5-inch full-colour touchscreen with four profiles and customisable drink quantities/intensity; programmable water hardness and temperature.
App and connectionsUK product data confirms Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile app support; current maker table does not identify the app name.–
Electrical requirementsUK 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, 1450 W and maximum 10 A. Manual automatic switch-off options 15/30 minutes or 1/3 hours, and energy saving mode.
Size and weight235 × 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. Current exact UK SKU weight 9.752 kg; shared manual gives 9.5 kg with an explicit model-dependent qualification.
Included accessoriesHot and cold milk carafes and hot-water spout; maker accessory image also shows water filter, ground-coffee scoop and maintenance supplies.Milk carafe, detachable hot-water spout, water filter, pre-ground-coffee scoop and hardness test strip shown in the maker accessory view.
Cleaning and maintenanceAutomatic milk-carafe and brewing-unit cleaning systems and on-screen maintenance guidance; grounds bin and drip tray still need emptying.Removable infuser behind the water tank, automated rinses and guided descaling; milk carafe cleaning selector and separate component washing. Only the parts specified in the manual are dishwasher-safe.
Regional availabilityUK ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243 was orderable, with no preorder or backorder, in the manufacturer store when checked.Exact UK active SKU was orderable with five units, no preorder or backorder, when checked.
Release and generation detailsMaker 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.UK catalogue availableFrom gives February 2024, while onlineDate says26 December 2023; first retail sale remains unconfirmed, so released is omitted.

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