De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next review
Our verdict in brief
A strong mid-range choice if you want lots of one-touch milk drinks and a colour screen at a big discount on its £649.99 RRP. Independent testers praise its espresso and ease of use. They also flag noise, slowish drinks and milk foam you can't adjust. At around £380 it's good value. At full price, there are better buys.
How we chose: We haven't tested the Magnifica Evo Next ourselves. This review brings together De'Longhi's specifications, the Amazon UK listing, and independent hands-on reviews from TechRadar and Ideal Home. We've quoted their findings where relevant. Prices were checked on 6 October 2026.
What is the Magnifica Evo Next?
The Magnifica Evo Next (model ECAM312.80.TB, in a titanium finish) is a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine. It sits above the entry-level Magnifica Start in De'Longhi's range. It grinds beans, brews and froths milk with its LatteCrema Hot system, all from a 2.4-inch colour display with soft-touch buttons. De'Longhi lists 13 drinks, adjustable strength, size and temperature, and three user profiles so everyone in the house can save their favourites.
Price and where to buy
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next (ECAM312.80.TB)
Around £380 at time of writing (RRP £649.99)
Amazon UK had it at around £380 during Prime Big Deal Days (6–7 October 2026), and De'Longhi's UK store had it at £399.99. Deals on this machine seem to come round regularly. TechRadar quoted a list price of £499.99 when it reviewed it in 2025, so we wouldn't pay anywhere near the full RRP.
Key specs
| Drinks | 13 one-touch drinks, with adjustable strength, size and temperature |
|---|---|
| Display | 2.4-inch colour TFT screen with soft-touch buttons |
| Profiles | 3 user profiles |
| Milk | LatteCrema Hot automatic jug (about 280ml); dishwasher-safe parts |
| Grinder | Built-in grinder with 13 settings; about 250g bean hopper |
| Water tank | 1.8 litres, removable from the side |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
De'Longhi quotes 4 strength levels and 5 drink sizes, but the Amazon UK listing says 5 and 4. We've left out the exact numbers until that's cleared up. Published dimensions also vary between sources, so measure your space against the retailer's figures before ordering.
What independent reviewers liked
- The espresso. TechRadar called the espresso delicious once it had spent some time adjusting the settings, and gave the machine four stars.
- Ease of use. Ideal Home found the colour screen and controls intuitive, and named it an affordable “star buy”.
- Hands-free milk drinks. The automatic jug does cappuccinos, lattes and more at a touch.
- Personalisation. Three profiles and adjustable strength, size and temperature let everyone save their own drinks.
What they didn't like
- Noise and speed. TechRadar measured about 82dB while grinding. It found a strong espresso took around 40 seconds and a cappuccino mix around a minute and a half.
- Milk you can't adjust. Ideal Home noted the froth level isn't adjustable, and found its milk came out at around 62°C. The jug also doesn't stop automatically when it runs dry.
- No plant-milk settings. TechRadar had better results with barista oat milk than with standard oat milk.
- Small niggles. Hot water can splash (Ideal Home), and the hot water spout and milk jug share one connector, so you swap them over (TechRadar).
Who should buy it?
Buy it if you're a household of mixed coffee drinkers who want lots of milk drinks at a touch, and you can get it well below RRP. Skip it if you mainly drink espresso or americano (the cheaper machines in our under-£300 guide will do), or if you want to fine-tune milk texture for flat whites. In that case, look at the Rivelia below or a machine with a steam wand.
Alternatives worth considering
Cheaper
De'Longhi Magnifica Start
Around £300 at time of writing. Fewer drinks and a smaller milk carafe, but The Guardian's pick as the best bean-to-cup machine overall.
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Philips 5400 LatteGo
Around £400 at time of writing (RRP about £620). Philips lists 12 one-touch drinks and its tube-free LatteGo milk system.
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De'Longhi Rivelia
Around £594 at time of writing (RRP £749.99). 16 one-touch drinks, adjustable milk foam and two swappable bean hoppers. Ideal Home's reviewer preferred it to the Evo Next.
Check price on Amazon UKFAQs
How much is the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next?
De'Longhi lists an RRP of £649.99. When we checked on 6 October 2026 (during Prime Big Deal Days), it was around £380 on Amazon UK and £399.99 on De'Longhi's own UK store. That's far below the RRP, so the RRP isn't a useful guide to what you'll actually pay.
Can the Magnifica Evo Next froth oat milk?
It can froth plant milks, but TechRadar noted there are no dedicated plant-milk settings, and found barista-style oat milk worked better than standard oat milk.
Is the Magnifica Evo Next noisy?
Fairly. TechRadar measured around 82dB while grinding (using a phone app), and noted that drinks aren't quick either. A maximum-strength espresso took about 40 seconds, and a cappuccino mix about a minute and a half.
How tall a cup will fit?
Ideal Home found cups up to about 14cm tall fit under the spout, which suits most mugs and latte glasses.
Evo Next or Magnifica Start?
The Magnifica Start is cheaper and simpler, with only a handful of drinks. The Evo Next adds a colour screen, 13 drinks, user profiles and a larger milk jug. If you only drink espresso and cappuccino, the Start is enough.
Sources
- TechRadar: De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next review
- Ideal Home: De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next review
- The Guardian: Magnifica Start review, with Rivelia comparison (October 2026)
- De'Longhi UK store and Amazon UK listings (specs and prices checked 6 October 2026)