De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs Jura J8
AheadThe verdict
Jura J8 is narrowly ahead, 7.7 to De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB's 7.3. It leads on drinks & milk system and cleaning & upkeep.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB costs $1,699.05 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, kitchen fit & noise.
Jura J8
31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10
Scores higher on drinks & milk system, cleaning & upkeep, 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 J8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks & Milk System | 16% | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| Cleaning & Upkeep | 15% | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Grinder & Grind Control | 15% | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 10.0 | 4.4 |
| Ease of Use | 12% | 7.1 | 10.0 |
| Capacity & Refills | 12% | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Build Quality & Warranty | 10% | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Kitchen Fit & Noise | 8% | 7.9 | 6.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | $899.95 | $2,599.00 |
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 J8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.95 | $2,599.00 |
| Best for | Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start | 31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10 |
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic rinse | — | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 250, published as 8.82 oz | 280, published as 10 oz |
| Brew Temperature Levels | — | 3 |
| Brewing Unit Dose | — | 5 to 16 |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength steps | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | — | Midnight Silver, Piano Black |
| Control Method | Touch, on a colour-coded panel | — |
| Made in | — | Switzerland |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as 5.46 in maximum cup height | 65 to 111 for coffee, 107 to 153 for milk drinks |
| Cup Detection | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Descaling alert | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 318 x 348 x 446 (W x H x D) |
| Display | — | 4.3 inch touchscreen colour display |
| Double Shot | ✓ | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 7 |
| Grounds Container Servings | — | 16 |
| Heating | — | 1 Thermoblock |
| Iced Coffee | ✓ | — |
| In Box Accessories | Carbon active filter, measuring scoop, total hardness test, cleaning brush, 100 ml descaler, instruction manual and quick start guide | Measuring spoon, syrup attachment, milk pipe with connector, milk system cleaning container, milk system cleaner, cleaning tablets, CLEARYL Smart+ filter |
| Machine Type | Bean-to-cup superautomatic | Fully automatic bean-to-cup machine, model year 2022 |
| 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 | — |
| Milk system | — | HP3 / CX3 interchangeable milk spout with automatic one-touch milk system cleaning |
| Model | ECAM29084SB | J8 (NAA), article 15555 Midnight Silver |
| One-touch drinks | 7 drinks | 31, including Sweet Foam versions of cortado, cappuccino, flat white, latte macchiato and caffe latte, plus hot water for green tea |
| Power | 1250 W | 1450 W |
| Price Note | — | $2,599.00 on shopjura.com (Jura's US shop), marked down from $3,299.00 |
| Sweet Foam | — | ✓ |
| Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Warranty Note | — | Two years or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. De'Longhi banners this as an industry leading 3 year warranty | 2 years |
| Water Filter | ✓ | — |
| Water Tank | 1.8, published as 60.87 oz | 1.9, published as 64 oz |
| Weight | 9.6, published as 21.17 lb | 10.2, published as 22.5 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.
Jura J8
- +31 one-touch drinks, including Sweet Foam versions of the milk classics.
- +P.A.G.2+ grinder with 7 grind levels and 10 strength levels.
- +Automatic one-touch milk system cleaning, with a syrup attachment in the box for Sweet Foam.
- +Made in Switzerland, with Wi-Fi for the J.O.E. app as standard.
- −$2,599 even on sale, and $3,299 at list.
- −No cold brew, unlike the Z10.
- −One grinder: the J8 twin has two for switching beans.
Every specification, side by side
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB | Jura J8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $899.95 | $2,599.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Automatic milk drinks and iced coffee at one touch, above the manual Magnifica Start | 31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10 |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connected | — | ✓ |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic rinse | — | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | 250, published as 8.82 oz | 280, published as 10 oz |
| Brew Temperature Levels | — | 3 |
| Brewing Unit Dose | — | 5 to 16 |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength steps | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | — | Midnight Silver, Piano Black |
| Control Method | Touch, on a colour-coded panel | — |
| Made in | — | Switzerland |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as 5.46 in maximum cup height | 65 to 111 for coffee, 107 to 153 for milk drinks |
| Cup Detection | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Descaling alert | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 318 x 348 x 446 (W x H x D) |
| Display | — | 4.3 inch touchscreen colour display |
| Double Shot | ✓ | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 7 |
| Grounds Container Servings | — | 16 |
| Heating | — | 1 Thermoblock |
| Iced Coffee | ✓ | — |
| In Box Accessories | Carbon active filter, measuring scoop, total hardness test, cleaning brush, 100 ml descaler, instruction manual and quick start guide | Measuring spoon, syrup attachment, milk pipe with connector, milk system cleaning container, milk system cleaner, cleaning tablets, CLEARYL Smart+ filter |
| Machine Type | Bean-to-cup superautomatic | Fully automatic bean-to-cup machine, model year 2022 |
| 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 | — |
| Milk system | — | HP3 / CX3 interchangeable milk spout with automatic one-touch milk system cleaning |
| Model | ECAM29084SB | J8 (NAA), article 15555 Midnight Silver |
| One-touch drinks | 7 drinks | 31, including Sweet Foam versions of cortado, cappuccino, flat white, latte macchiato and caffe latte, plus hot water for green tea |
| Power | 1250 W | 1450 W |
| Price Note | — | $2,599.00 on shopjura.com (Jura's US shop), marked down from $3,299.00 |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Sweet Foam | — | ✓ |
| Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Warranty Note | — | Two years or up to 6,000 coffee brewings, whichever comes first |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. De'Longhi banners this as an industry leading 3 year warranty | 2 years |
| Water Filter | ✓ | — |
| Water Tank | 1.8, published as 60.87 oz | 1.9, published as 64 oz |
| Weight | 9.6, published as 21.17 lb | 10.2, published as 22.5 lb |
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs Jura J8: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or Jura J8?
Jura J8 scores 7.7 against 7.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB is still ahead on grinder & grind control.
Is De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or Jura J8 cheaper?
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB starts at $899.95, and Jura J8 at $2,599.00.
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 J8 for?
31 drinks including Sweet Foam, from a Jura that sits between the E8 and the Z10
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