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De’Longhi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema (EX:1) vs De’Longhi Magnifica Plus

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De’LonghiMagnifica Evo LatteCrema (EX:1)De’LonghiMagnifica Plus
Overview
Released––
Brewing
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
Integrated grinderYesYes
Milk systemAutomatic milk carafeAutomatic milk carafe
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)15 bar15 bar
Coffee and capsule compatibilityExact 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.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 modesSeven 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.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.
GrinderIntegrated 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.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 tampingThree intensity settings, pre-ground-coffee chute and two-espresso option. Pre-ground preparation is one cup at a time.Pre-ground-coffee chute; manual distinguishes double-espresso preparation from a simultaneous pair of milk drinks.
Milk preparationLatteCrema 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.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 drinks–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 hopper250 g250 g
Cup clearance140 mm133 mm
Water supplyRemovable 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.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 capacity–UK product data gives a ten-portion grounds container.
Design and power
Height360 mm360 mm
Width240 mm240 mm
Depth440 mm440 mm
Weight9.6 kg9.752 kg
Rated power1,450 W1,450 W
Automatic power offYesYes
Controls and profilesColour-coded touch buttons with icons and LEDs; memorised drink quantity and programmable temperature/water hardness. No user-profile screen is listed.3.5-inch full-colour touchscreen with four profiles and customisable drink quantities/intensity; programmable water hardness and temperature.
Electrical requirements220–240 V, 50–60 Hz, maximum 1450 W and 10 A. Manual states 0.22 W standby and programmable automatic switch-off.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 weight240 × 440 × 360 mm width × depth × height; 9.6 kg. Manual cord length 1250 mm.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 accessoriesMilk carafe, water filter, ground-coffee scoop and water-hardness test strip shown in the exact maker accessory view.Milk carafe, detachable hot-water spout, water filter, pre-ground-coffee scoop and hardness test strip shown in the maker accessory view.
Cleaning and maintenanceRemovable 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.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 availabilityManufacturer UK active SKU was orderable with 32 units of stock, without preorder or backorder, when checked.Exact UK active SKU was orderable with five units, no preorder or backorder, when checked.
Release and generation detailsMaker UK availableFrom says March 2025 and onlineDate18March 2025 for EX:1. These catalogue fields do not establish first worldwide retail sale; released remains omitted.UK catalogue availableFrom gives February 2024, while onlineDate says26 December 2023; first retail sale remains unconfirmed, so released is omitted.

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