De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W vs Philips 4300 LatteGo

The verdict

Philips 4300 LatteGo is the better buy on our scoring, 8.7 to De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W's 7.3. It leads on drinks & milk system and cleaning & upkeep.

Philips 4300 LatteGo costs $300.95 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

Philips 4300 LatteGo

Home users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup

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

CriterionWeightDe'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055WPhilips 4300 LatteGo
Drinks & Milk System16%8.29.0
Cleaning & Upkeep15%5.010.0
Grinder & Grind Control15%8.08.5
Value for Money12%7.810.0
Ease of Use12%7.57.8
Capacity & Refills12%6.56.5
Build Quality & Warranty10%6.57.3
Kitchen Fit & Noise8%10.010.0

What each one costs

Price$1,299.95$999.00

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055WPhilips 4300 LatteGo
Brand founded—1891
Based in—Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price$1,299.95$999.00
Best forTwo bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopperHome users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup
What sets it apart—LatteGo two-part cyclonic milk system cleans in under 10 seconds and is dishwasher-safe, removing the most tedious maintenance step of any automatic milk frother.
Compared with—De'Longhi Magnifica Evo, Jura E8, Breville Barista Touch Impress
Automatic milk frother✓✓
Automatic rinse—✓
Bean hopperTwo removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each275
Bottomless Available—✕
Removable brew group—✓
Built in Grinder✓✓
Burr Material—Ceramic
Pre-ground bypass✓✓
Strength steps—3
Cold FoamOnly with the LatteCrema Cool accessory, sold separately, which De'Longhi says unlocks 6 cold recipes—
Colour OptionsArctic White, Onyx Black, Pebble Grey, Sand Beige and an online exclusive Jade GreenBlack
Made in—Romania
Cup clearance139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in145 mm
Descaling alert—✓
Dimensions432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in246 x 372 x 433 mm
Display Type3.5 inch colour touch display—
Grind steps1312
Machine TypeBean-to-cup superautomaticFully automatic bean-to-cup
Milk parts dishwasher safe—✓
Milk SystemLatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning—
Milk system—LatteGo two-part integrated milk system
ModelEXAM44055W, 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
Power1450 W1500 W
Pre Infusion—✓
Price Note$1,299.95 on delonghi.com—
Pump pressure19 bar15 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—Automatic LatteGo integrated milk system (no wand)
User Profiles4—
Voltage120 V—
Warranty2, or 3 with product registration. The product page banners an industry leading 3 year warranty without the condition2 years
Water Tank1.4, published as 47.34 oz1.8 L
Weight9.7, published as 21.39 lb8 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.
Full De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W review →
Philips 4300 LatteGo
  • +The LatteGo system is two parts with no tubes, cleans in under 10 seconds and goes in the dishwasher, which is the single biggest chore on any milk machine
  • +A 100% ceramic grinder with 12 settings and Pre Brew Aroma control
  • +A 1.8 litre tank, two-year warranty, made in Romania
  • +$999, under the $1,399.95 median
  • −There is no steam wand at all, so milk cannot be textured by hand
  • −8kg, and 15 bar is a pump maximum
Full Philips 4300 LatteGo review →

Every specification, side by side

De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055WPhilips 4300 LatteGo
The maker
Brand founded—1891
Based in—Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price
Price$1,299.95$999.00
Who it suits
Best forTwo bean hoppers, so decaf or a second coffee is one tap away rather than an emptied hopperHome users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup
What sets it apart—LatteGo two-part cyclonic milk system cleans in under 10 seconds and is dishwasher-safe, removing the most tedious maintenance step of any automatic milk frother.
Compared with—De'Longhi Magnifica Evo, Jura E8, Breville Barista Touch Impress
Specifications
Automatic milk frother✓✓
Automatic rinse—✓
Bean hopperTwo removable hoppers of 250 each, published as 8.82 oz each275
Bottomless Available—✕
Removable brew group—✓
Built in Grinder✓✓
Burr Material—Ceramic
Pre-ground bypass✓✓
Strength steps—3
Cold FoamOnly with the LatteCrema Cool accessory, sold separately, which De'Longhi says unlocks 6 cold recipes—
Colour OptionsArctic White, Onyx Black, Pebble Grey, Sand Beige and an online exclusive Jade GreenBlack
Made in—Romania
Cup clearance139, published as a maximum cup height of 5.46 in145 mm
Descaling alert—✓
Dimensions432 x 248 x 375, published as 17 x 9.75 x 14.75 in246 x 372 x 433 mm
Display Type3.5 inch colour touch display—
Grind steps1312
Machine TypeBean-to-cup superautomaticFully automatic bean-to-cup
Milk parts dishwasher safe—✓
Milk SystemLatteCrema Hot, with automatic cleaning—
Milk system—LatteGo two-part integrated milk system
ModelEXAM44055W, 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
Power1450 W1500 W
Pre Infusion—✓
Price Note$1,299.95 on delonghi.com—
Pump pressure19 bar15 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—Automatic LatteGo integrated milk system (no wand)
User Profiles4—
Voltage120 V—
Warranty2, or 3 with product registration. The product page banners an industry leading 3 year warranty without the condition2 years
Water Tank1.4, published as 47.34 oz1.8 L
Weight9.7, published as 21.39 lb8 kg

De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W vs Philips 4300 LatteGo: common questions

Which is better, De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W or Philips 4300 LatteGo?

Philips 4300 LatteGo scores 8.7 against 7.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W or Philips 4300 LatteGo cheaper?

De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055W starts at $1,299.95, and Philips 4300 LatteGo at $999.00.

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 Philips 4300 LatteGo for?

Home users who want one-touch fully automatic espresso and milk drinks with minimal cleanup

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