De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W
The verdict
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB and De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W score the same, 7.3 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB costs $400 less.
Who each one suits
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB
Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start
Scores higher on value for money.
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W
Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper
Scores higher on drinks & milk system, ease of use, kitchen fit & noise.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB | De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks & Milk System | 16% | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Grinder & Grind Control | 15% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Cleaning & Upkeep | 15% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 10.0 | 7.8 |
| Ease of Use | 12% | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Capacity & Refills | 12% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Warranty | 10% | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Kitchen Fit & Noise | 8% | 7.9 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $899.95 | $1,299.95 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB | De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.95 | $1,299.95 |
| Best for | Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start | Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 250, published as 8.82 oz | Two removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cold Foam | — | Only with the LatteCrema Cool accessory, sold separately, which De'Longhi says unlocks 6 cold recipes |
| Colour Options | — | Arctic White, Onyx Black, Pebble Grey, Sand Beige and an online exclusive Jade Green |
| Control Method | Touch, on a colour-coded panel | — |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as 5.46 in maximum cup height | 139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in |
| Custom Recipes | De'Longhi's own page says both. A bullet says My Latte lets you personalise and save your own recipes; the spec table on the same page says the ability to create your own recipes is no | — |
| Dimensions | — | 432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in |
| Display Type | — | 3.5 inch colour touch display |
| Double Shot | ✓ | — |
| Iced Coffee | ✓ | — |
| In Box Accessories | Carbon active filter, measuring scoop, total hardness test, cleaning brush, 100 ml descaler, instruction manual and quick start guide | — |
| Milk System | De'Longhi's own page says both. Its bullets call it the LatteCrema System automatic milk solution; its key features text on the same page calls it a traditional milk frother | LatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning |
| Model | ECAM29084SB | EXAM44055W, Arctic White. De'Longhi sells the same machine as EXAM44055B, EXAM44055G and EXAM44055BG in other colours |
| One-touch drinks | 7 drinks | 18+ drinks · 7 shown The drinks De'Longhi names on the product page; it does not publish the full list |
| Power | 1250 W | 1450 W |
| Price Note | — | $1,299.95 on delonghi.com |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 19 bar |
| User Profiles | — | 4 |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. De'Longhi banners this as an industry leading 3 year warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. The product page banners an industry leading 3 year warranty without the condition |
| Water Filter | ✓ | — |
| Water Tank | 1.8, published as 60.87 oz | 1.4, published as 47.34 oz |
| Weight | 9.6, published as 21.17 lb | 9.7, published as 21.39 lb |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB
- +Seven one-touch drinks including cappuccino, latte macchiato and iced coffee.
- +The same 13-setting conical burr grinder as the cheaper Magnifica Start.
- +An Over Ice recipe built in rather than improvised with a tall glass.
- +A 139mm cup clearance, so a travel mug fits under it.
- +Filter, scoop, hardness test, brush and descaler all in the box.
- −De'Longhi's own page calls the milk system both a LatteCrema System and a traditional frother.
- −It claims My Latte saves your own recipes while its spec table says you cannot create recipes.
- −$899.95 against $699.99 for the Magnifica Start, which shares the grinder and the pump.
- −No burr material and no statement of whether the brew group is removable.
- −The warranty is two years, with a third only if you register the machine.
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W
- +Two removable bean hoppers, so decaf and regular live side by side.
- +Takes pre-ground coffee as well as beans.
- +LatteCrema Hot milk with automatic cleaning.
- +Four user profiles and a 3.5 inch colour touch display with guided steps.
- +Five colours, including an online exclusive Jade Green.
- −Cold foam needs the LatteCrema Cool accessory, sold separately.
- −De'Longhi's pages say 18+ recipes on one and up to 16 on another.
- −A 1.4 litre tank, smaller than the 1.8 litres on the cheaper Magnifica Evo.
- −The 3 year warranty banner omits that the third year needs registration.
Every specification, side by side
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB | De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $899.95 | $1,299.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start | Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 250, published as 8.82 oz | Two removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cold Foam | — | Only with the LatteCrema Cool accessory, sold separately, which De'Longhi says unlocks 6 cold recipes |
| Colour Options | — | Arctic White, Onyx Black, Pebble Grey, Sand Beige and an online exclusive Jade Green |
| Control Method | Touch, on a colour-coded panel | — |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as 5.46 in maximum cup height | 139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in |
| Custom Recipes | De'Longhi's own page says both. A bullet says My Latte lets you personalise and save your own recipes; the spec table on the same page says the ability to create your own recipes is no | — |
| Dimensions | — | 432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in |
| Display Type | — | 3.5 inch colour touch display |
| Double Shot | ✓ | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 13 |
| Iced Coffee | ✓ | — |
| In Box Accessories | Carbon active filter, measuring scoop, total hardness test, cleaning brush, 100 ml descaler, instruction manual and quick start guide | — |
| Machine Type | Bean-to-cup superautomatic | Bean-to-cup superautomatic |
| Milk System | De'Longhi's own page says both. Its bullets call it the LatteCrema System automatic milk solution; its key features text on the same page calls it a traditional milk frother | LatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning |
| Model | ECAM29084SB | EXAM44055W, Arctic White. De'Longhi sells the same machine as EXAM44055B, EXAM44055G and EXAM44055BG in other colours |
| One-touch drinks | 7 drinks | 18+ drinks · 7 shown The drinks De'Longhi names on the product page; it does not publish the full list |
| Power | 1250 W | 1450 W |
| Price Note | — | $1,299.95 on delonghi.com |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 19 bar |
| User Profiles | — | 4 |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. De'Longhi banners this as an industry leading 3 year warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. The product page banners an industry leading 3 year warranty without the condition |
| Water Filter | ✓ | — |
| Water Tank | 1.8, published as 60.87 oz | 1.4, published as 47.34 oz |
| Weight | 9.6, published as 21.17 lb | 9.7, published as 21.39 lb |
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W?
Both score 7.3 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB leads on value for money, and De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W on drinks & milk system.
Is De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W cheaper?
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB starts at $899.95, and De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W at $1,299.95.
Who is De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB for?
Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start
Who is De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W for?
Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper
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