De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W vs Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine
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The verdict
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W is the better buy on our scoring, 7.3 to Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine's 6.7. It leads on drinks & milk system and grinder & grind control.
Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine costs $600.98 less.
Who each one suits
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, grinder & grind control, capacity & refills.
Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine
Bean-to-cup convenience for the coffee, with a real wand for the milk
Scores higher on cleaning & upkeep, value for money.
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 Rivelia EXAM44055W | Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks & Milk System | 16% | 8.2 | 2.5 |
| Cleaning & Upkeep | 15% | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Grinder & Grind Control | 15% | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 7.8 | 10.0 |
| Capacity & Refills | 12% | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Use | 12% | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Build Quality & Warranty | 10% | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Kitchen Fit & Noise | 8% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $1,299.95 | $698.97 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W | Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299.95 | $698.97 |
| Best for | Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper | Bean-to-cup convenience for the coffee, with a real wand for the milk |
| What sets it apart | — | A superautomatic that keeps a Pannarello wand, so you still steam milk yourself |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✕ |
| Automatic rinse | — | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | Two removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each | 150 |
| Body Material | — | ABS |
| Boiler Type | — | Stainless steel. Gaggia publishes the material and not the type |
| Removable brew group | — | ✓ |
| Brew Temperature Settings | — | Three, published as 177.5F, 182.9F and 184.5F |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burr Material | — | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength steps | — | 5 |
| 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 | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in | 150 mm |
| Descaling alert | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | 432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in | 221 x 430 x 340 mm |
| Display Type | 3.5 inch colour touch display | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 5 |
| Milk System | LatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning | — |
| Milk system | — | Classic stainless steel pannarello wand |
| Model | EXAM44055W, Arctic White. De'Longhi sells the same machine as EXAM44055B, EXAM44055G and EXAM44055BG in other colours | — |
| One-touch drinks | 18+ drinks · 7 shown The drinks De'Longhi names on the product page; it does not publish the full list | 2 drinks |
| Power | 1450 W | — |
| Price Note | $1,299.95 on delonghi.com | — |
| Programmable | — | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | 15 bar |
| Ships to | — | US |
| Ships to Note | — | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Pannarello |
| User Profiles | 4 | — |
| Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. The product page banners an industry leading 3 year warranty without the condition | — |
| Water Tank | 1.4, published as 47.34 oz | 1.77 L |
| Weight | 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 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.
Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine
- +Three brew temperatures published as real numbers, which almost no bean-to-cup states.
- +100% ceramic burrs, which hold an edge longer than steel and do not transmit heat into the grounds.
- +A removable brew group that Gaggia says can be washed under the tap.
- +A Pannarello wand, so milk is yours rather than a carafe's, and cleaning is a purge and a wipe.
- +Made in Italy, at $699.00.
- −Gaggia publishes no warranty term on either of its own sites, at any length.
- −Five grind settings, against 13 on the De'Longhi Magnifica Start at the same money.
- −A Pannarello makes foam rather than microfoam, so latte art is effectively out.
- −Gaggia's two sites disagree about the machine's wattage, so we do not state one.
Every specification, side by side
| De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W | Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,299.95 | $698.97 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper | Bean-to-cup convenience for the coffee, with a real wand for the milk |
| What sets it apart | — | A superautomatic that keeps a Pannarello wand, so you still steam milk yourself |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✕ |
| Automatic rinse | — | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | Two removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each | 150 |
| Body Material | — | ABS |
| Boiler Type | — | Stainless steel. Gaggia publishes the material and not the type |
| Removable brew group | — | ✓ |
| Brew Temperature Settings | — | Three, published as 177.5F, 182.9F and 184.5F |
| Built in Grinder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burr Material | — | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength steps | — | 5 |
| 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 | — |
| Made in | — | Italy |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in | 150 mm |
| Descaling alert | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | 432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in | 221 x 430 x 340 mm |
| Display Type | 3.5 inch colour touch display | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 5 |
| Machine Type | Bean-to-cup superautomatic | Bean-to-cup superautomatic |
| Milk System | LatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning | — |
| Milk system | — | Classic stainless steel pannarello wand |
| Model | EXAM44055W, Arctic White. De'Longhi sells the same machine as EXAM44055B, EXAM44055G and EXAM44055BG in other colours | — |
| One-touch drinks | 18+ drinks · 7 shown The drinks De'Longhi names on the product page; it does not publish the full list | 2 drinks |
| Power | 1450 W | — |
| Price Note | $1,299.95 on delonghi.com | — |
| Programmable | — | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | 15 bar |
| Ships to | — | US |
| Ships to Note | — | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Steam Wand Type | — | Pannarello |
| User Profiles | 4 | — |
| Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Warranty | 2, or 3 with product registration. The product page banners an industry leading 3 year warranty without the condition | — |
| Water Tank | 1.4, published as 47.34 oz | 1.77 L |
| Weight | 9.7, published as 21.39 lb | — |
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W vs Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W or Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine?
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W scores 7.3 against 6.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine is still ahead on cleaning & upkeep.
Is De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W or Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine cheaper?
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W starts at $1,299.95, and Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine at $698.97.
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
Who is Gaggia Anima Espresso Machine for?
Bean-to-cup convenience for the coffee, with a real wand for the milk
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