De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W vs Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
AheadThe verdict
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige is the better buy on our scoring, 8.6 to De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W's 7.3. It leads on drinks & milk system and cleaning & upkeep.
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige costs $250.95 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 build quality & warranty.
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige
Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability
Scores higher on drinks & milk system, cleaning & upkeep, grinder & grind control.
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 Cadorna Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks & Milk System | 16% | 8.2 | 9.5 |
| Cleaning & Upkeep | 15% | 5.0 | 8.2 |
| Grinder & Grind Control | 15% | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 7.8 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Use | 12% | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Capacity & Refills | 12% | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Build Quality & Warranty | 10% | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Kitchen Fit & Noise | 8% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $1,299.95 | $1,049.00 |
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 Cadorna Prestige | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1948 |
| Based in | — | Milan, Italy |
| Price | $1,299.95 | $1,049.00 |
| Best for | Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper | Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability |
| What sets it apart | — | Made in Italy with a built-in espresso tray for crema-perfect short shots, a 100% ceramic grinder, integrated milk carafe with automatic cleaning cycle, and an Over Ice Coffee brew mode. All in one fully automatic machine. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Eletta Explore, Philips 5400 LatteGo, Jura E8 |
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic rinse | — | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | Two removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each | 300 |
| Body Material | — | Black ABS bodywork; spray painted anthracite front; stainless steel boiler; black ABS, stainless steel drip tray |
| Boiler Type | — | Quick Heat boiler, light aluminium and stainless steel body |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Removable brew group | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Spray Painted Anthracite, Moonlight Grey |
| Made in | — | Made in Italy |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in | 155 mm |
| Dimensions | 432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in | 260 x 380 x 440 mm (L x H x D) |
| Display Type | 3.5 inch colour touch display | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 10 |
| Machine Type | Bean-to-cup superautomatic | Fully automatic bean-to-cup |
| Milk System | LatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning | — |
| Milk system | — | Integrated milk carafe |
| 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 | |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | 1450 W | 1400 W |
| Pre Infusion | — | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✕ |
| Price Note | $1,299.95 on delonghi.com | — |
| 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 | — | Integrated milk carafe |
| 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 | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 1.4, published as 47.34 oz | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 9.7, published as 21.39 lb | 9.6 kg |
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 Cadorna Prestige
- +An integrated milk carafe with an automatic cleaning cycle that froths twice and then removes itself for the fridge
- +A 100% ceramic grinder with 10 settings, and pre-brewing pause before extraction
- +Made in Italy, with a Quick Heat boiler and a 1.5 litre tank
- −$1,049, and $50 more than the Philips 4300 LatteGo
- −Black ABS bodywork on a machine at this price
- −One-year warranty, where Breville and Philips publish two
Every specification, side by side
| De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W | Gaggia Cadorna Prestige | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1948 |
| Based in | — | Milan, Italy |
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,299.95 | $1,049.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Two bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopper | Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability |
| What sets it apart | — | Made in Italy with a built-in espresso tray for crema-perfect short shots, a 100% ceramic grinder, integrated milk carafe with automatic cleaning cycle, and an Over Ice Coffee brew mode. All in one fully automatic machine. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Eletta Explore, Philips 5400 LatteGo, Jura E8 |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic rinse | — | ✓ |
| Bean hopper | Two removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each | 300 |
| Body Material | — | Black ABS bodywork; spray painted anthracite front; stainless steel boiler; black ABS, stainless steel drip tray |
| Boiler Type | — | Quick Heat boiler, light aluminium and stainless steel body |
| Bottomless Available | — | ✕ |
| Removable brew group | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Spray Painted Anthracite, Moonlight Grey |
| Made in | — | Made in Italy |
| Cup clearance | 139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in | 155 mm |
| Dimensions | 432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in | 260 x 380 x 440 mm (L x H x D) |
| Display Type | 3.5 inch colour touch display | — |
| Grind steps | 13 | 10 |
| Machine Type | Bean-to-cup superautomatic | Fully automatic bean-to-cup |
| Milk System | LatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning | — |
| Milk system | — | Integrated milk carafe |
| 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 | |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Power | 1450 W | 1400 W |
| Pre Infusion | — | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✕ |
| Price Note | $1,299.95 on delonghi.com | — |
| 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 | — | Integrated milk carafe |
| 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 | 1 year |
| Water Tank | 1.4, published as 47.34 oz | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 9.7, published as 21.39 lb | 9.6 kg |
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W vs Gaggia Cadorna Prestige: common questions
Which is better, De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W or Gaggia Cadorna Prestige?
Gaggia Cadorna Prestige scores 8.6 against 7.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W is still ahead on build quality & warranty.
Is De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W or Gaggia Cadorna Prestige cheaper?
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W starts at $1,299.95, and Gaggia Cadorna Prestige at $1,049.00.
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 Cadorna Prestige for?
Home users wanting a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine with integrated milk carafe and multi-beverage capability
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