De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
The verdict
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB is narrowly ahead, 7.0 to Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine's 6.8. It leads on grinder & grind control and value for money.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB costs $999.05 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 grinder & grind control, value for money.
Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
The JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8
Scores higher on drinks & milk system, capacity & refills, ease of use.
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 | Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks & Milk System | 16% | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Grinder & Grind Control | 15% | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Cleaning & Upkeep | 15% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| Capacity & Refills | 12% | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Ease of Use | 12% | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Build Quality & Warranty | 10% | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Kitchen Fit & Noise | 8% | 7.9 | 8.6 |
What each one costs
| Price | $899.95 | $1,899.00 |
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 | Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.95 | $1,899.00 |
| Best for | Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start | The JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8 |
| App Connectivity | — | Compatible with the J.O.E. app over Wi-Fi, but JURA's own shop states Wi-Fi Connect is not included with the E6 and sells it separately at $75 |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 250, published as 8.82 oz | 280, published as 9.9 oz |
| Brew Temperature Settings | — | 3 |
| Brewing Unit Grams | — | 5 to 16, the range of the variable brewing unit |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | — |
| Capsule Free | — | ✓ |
| Strength steps | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | — | Piano White, Piano Black and Dark Inox |
| Control Method | Touch, on a colour-coded panel | — |
| Made in | — | Portugal |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as 5.46 in maximum cup height | 111, published as a height-adjustable spout from 65 to 111 mm |
| 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 | — | 280 x 351 x 446, published as 11 x 13.8 x 17.6 in (W x H x D) |
| Display Type | — | 2.8 inch colour display with buttons |
| Double Shot | ✓ | — |
| Extraction | — | Pulse Extraction Process, which JURA says forces water through the coffee at short, precisely measured intervals to extract a maximum of aroma |
| Grind steps | 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 | — |
| 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 | Yes. JURA calls it the Easy Cappuccino function, with an interchangeable milk spout it lists as HP1 / CX3 |
| Model | ECAM29084SB | — |
| One-touch drinks | 7: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, coffee, hot water and My Latte | 11: espresso, 2 x espresso, coffee, 2 x coffee, Caffe Barista, Lungo Barista, espresso macchiato, cappuccino, cappuccino extra shot, a portion of milk foam and hot water |
| Power | 1250 W | 1450 W |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | — |
| Standby Power | — | 0 W |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 16 servings in the coffee grounds container |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. De'Longhi banners this as an industry leading 3 year warranty | 2, or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first |
| Water Filter | Yes, a carbon active filter is supplied and water hardness is programmable | CLEARYL Smart+, with automatic filter detection. JURA states that CLEARYL removes the need for descaling |
| Water Tank | 1.8, published as 60.87 oz | 1.9, published as 64 oz |
| Weight | 9.6, published as 21.17 lb | 9.1, published as 20 lbs |
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.
Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine
- +Eleven drinks including cappuccino, espresso macchiato and a portion of milk foam.
- +Ten programmable coffee strength levels, where the E4 gives three.
- +A variable brewing unit that doses 5 to 16g, the same range as the dearer JURA machines.
- +CLEARYL Smart+ with automatic filter detection, which JURA says removes the need to descale.
- +Zero watt standby and a 16 serving grounds container.
- −Wi-Fi Connect is not included. The machine is app compatible and the dongle costs $75 extra.
- −JURA publishes no price on its own product page; its shop lists $1,899.
- −The warranty is two years or 6,000 brews, whichever comes first.
- −JURA does not publish the number of grind settings anywhere on the machine's page.
Every specification, side by side
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB | Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $899.95 | $1,899.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start | The JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8 |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | — | Compatible with the J.O.E. app over Wi-Fi, but JURA's own shop states Wi-Fi Connect is not included with the E6 and sells it separately at $75 |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 250, published as 8.82 oz | 280, published as 9.9 oz |
| Brew Temperature Settings | — | 3 |
| Brewing Unit Grams | — | 5 to 16, the range of the variable brewing unit |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | — |
| Capsule Free | — | ✓ |
| Strength steps | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | — | Piano White, Piano Black and Dark Inox |
| Control Method | Touch, on a colour-coded panel | — |
| Made in | — | Portugal |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as 5.46 in maximum cup height | 111, published as a height-adjustable spout from 65 to 111 mm |
| 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 | — | 280 x 351 x 446, published as 11 x 13.8 x 17.6 in (W x H x D) |
| Display Type | — | 2.8 inch colour display with buttons |
| Double Shot | ✓ | — |
| Extraction | — | Pulse Extraction Process, which JURA says forces water through the coffee at short, precisely measured intervals to extract a maximum of aroma |
| Grind steps | 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 | Yes. JURA calls it the Easy Cappuccino function, with an interchangeable milk spout it lists as HP1 / CX3 |
| Model | ECAM29084SB | — |
| One-touch drinks | 7: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, coffee, hot water and My Latte | 11: espresso, 2 x espresso, coffee, 2 x coffee, Caffe Barista, Lungo Barista, espresso macchiato, cappuccino, cappuccino extra shot, a portion of milk foam and hot water |
| Power | 1250 W | 1450 W |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | — |
| Standby Power | — | 0 W |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 16 servings in the coffee grounds container |
| 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 up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first |
| Water Filter | Yes, a carbon active filter is supplied and water hardness is programmable | CLEARYL Smart+, with automatic filter detection. JURA states that CLEARYL removes the need for descaling |
| Water Tank | 1.8, published as 60.87 oz | 1.9, published as 64 oz |
| Weight | 9.6, published as 21.17 lb | 9.1, published as 20 lbs |
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine?
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB scores 7.0 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine is still ahead on drinks & milk system.
Is De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine cheaper?
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB starts at $899.95, and Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine at $1,899.00.
Who is De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB for?
Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start
Who is Jura E6 Automatic Coffee Machine for?
The JURA that adds milk drinks, sitting between the black-coffee E4 and the E8
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