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Hi Tom, great video. One question. I have the Eletta Explore and with the coffee intensity at maximum it only grinds 12g. Do you know if it only grinds that amount or if it can be adjusted to grind more grams? Thanks.
Lol. I'm watching from Romania and I own the first model Magnifica EVO. After adjusting the grinder, I can say that satisfied with the shots. Obviously, it matters the coffee beans used. Didn't know that is made in RO, but until now, no issue with it since I bought it back in September 2023. It's used everyday by me and my wife. However, great work. I'm your subscriber and I like your videos. It will be also nice to mention the beans used (arabica/robusta) and the brand. This way we can try them. Thank you!
Thanks so much for your expertise and evaluations. We were trying to decide between Gaggia, Phillips, and Delonghi. Went with the Delonghi Magnifica Evo, which now has iced coffee options. Used your link to purchase it since you've been so helpful! Love my machine and happy to support you, Tom!
I bought Magnifica Evo (steam wand edition) a few months ago. I work from home full time so ease of use was a priority for me. Fantastic machine and excellent value!
Wish I saw this review before I purchased my Philips Lattego. Anyway, I returned the Philips. I had a Delonghi Primadonna Class for 5 years until it broke. Extremely happy with that machine. I recently purchased an Eletta Expore on sale after strongly considering the Dinamica Plus. The puck size is everything folks. If you like strong coffee with intensity Delonghi is the way to go, especially the Dinamica or the Eletta Explore! Between them I'd say it's personal preference between the design and Eletta scores high on cold drinks. Cold Brew is fanstastic.
Funny I am in the same position as you were and haven’t made my decision. I love strong nice milk based coffee. Thanks for your comment. It has helped me make my decision. I was literally leaning to get the lattego from Philips and you have changed my mind!
I absolutely love your reviews. You sold me on getting the magnifica evo with cremalatte and an over ice feature. I had their semi automatic one and this on is superior and so easy to use, just one tap and your coffee is done. I love my evo, thanks for the amazing reviews, keep them coming.
After your review we chose the dinamica plus. We however had no luck with the preground option which we also use. The machine did not register that coffee was added, it fell through or blocked. The machine was also not intuitive with the preground. So many buttons to fail at getting a coffeeSo we returned it after two days. Thanks to your reviews we now have made another choice. Thank you.
I bought the Explore and I'm really happy with it, especially because it was on promotion. I do all the range of drinks and it has been great. Never going back again to coffee pod machines!
Thank you sir! Your content is getting better and better everyday. You seem to capture info I always wondered about and you manage to get details I don’t find anywhere else. Keep it up! 👍
I paid for the Dinamica Plus in Asia (Taiwan) just because your introduction. It’s the new model with 24 drinks in the menu now. I believe the internal structure should be similar (also with 12 grams) across generations. Thanks for the detailed guide on three machines. Subscribed & Liked
All the BEST differnce in taste I have done now is using 22-24G of coffee in my pucks. I think this is the most under estimated rreason, the amount of grams of coffee. ALL, and I mean ALl, maybe a few slipped, but ALL preach 18g . I tried over 300$ worth of top coffee over a few months and ALL upto 19 even 20grams were no good to OK. Now with just a few more grams, a few clicks looser grind, I am getting gold ...on the La Spazialle 54mm. For SUpAuto to do with 15g.....and getting great shots....well, maybe we or me....are doing something wromg, or our taste buds are vastly different! LOL..I am enjoying your vids bud!!
I am about to buy Delonghi machine and I have watched plenty of your videos. Every one of them is very useful and gave me very important details about the machines. Great job!
Tom, I really appreciate you reviewing these incredible super automatic espresso machines! My 14-year-old De'Longhi Magnifica has finally retired, and I'm excited to explore new options. Your insights have truly simplified my decision-making process. Thank you so much! Cheers!
I've watched more of your videos than I care to admit and find yours the best. I bought and Evo and mine includes a cold coffee option which was key for me. Thanks!
@@TomsCoffeeCornerI just bought the same model as well ( ECAM29084SB). It has 7 recipes: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, coffee, hot water, and My Latte. Good videos, Tom. You helped me decide to purchase the EVO
@@TomsCoffeeCorner perhaps they mean “iced coffee”. Not quite the same as a cold brew, but my Evo offers an iced coffee option (ECAM29084SB) as well as for a total of 7 options: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, coffee, hot water, and My Latte.
Awesome :)) Your videos helped me alot when finding a new superautomatic for my parents. Only been using Saeco/Philips machines for years and years.. But after seeing your video on the Magnifica I went for that one. I must agree - the quality of coffee from that machine IS better than Saeco/Philips. I was actually pleasant surprised! Gotta be the best tasting coffee from a superautomatic I`ve tasted so far. And my parents are also very happy with the super easy user interface :)
Thank you for this comment. I was torn between the Phillips 2200 and Magnifica S. I’ve also read that the Phillips machine gets dirty from inside quickly as it spills coffee powder everywhere. Did you notice anything like that?
@@thegreatskywalker i have been using philips full automatic machines for 10 years and all of them have the same grinder which is open from structure and that allows easy cleaning and maintenance but for the closed grinder of delonghi that maintenance isnt required so. But never had issues with powder going everywhere and must admit i havent cleaned as much as the guide said😅 both a good inwould say better judge on taste cost and build quality i guess
@@thegreatskywalker Have not noticed that no.. But I must say that it was much easier to take out the brewing unit for cleaning on the Delonghi vs Philips/Saeco. What also Tom explains with Philips using a lot less coffee - explains why its been so far from "real espresso machines" with portafilter and 18-22g doses for double espresso. I also think the built in grinder is far better with the Delonghi. The grinder is one of the most important aspects and it can make a world of difference.
@@thegreatskywalker Hello again :) I am at my parents and just cleaned the machine for them. It was super easy and there was only a little “coffee mess/leftovers” at the “shower curtain” section. My experience with Saeco/Philips is that it’s much more messier. Thought of your original question and wanted to do an update. On the Saeco/Philips grounds and coffee leftovers are “all over” the brewing unit inside. So I am very happy with my parents new machine :))
Great video. However I noticed the Delognhi Machines nozzle tubes for coffee, steam and milk froth are made of plastic. And they will say it's a food grade plastic of course BUT the concern of plastic in contact with super hot beverage is real! So the questions is are there any studies proving no chemical are leaking in the beverages ???
Another great review tom! Two Magnifica ESAM3400s sold by Starbucks in Canada (both purchased used) served our family well for around 8 years. These machines were solid and I was able to repair them myself including replacing the boiler and using parts from the original to repair the second. My sister-in-law has one she purchased new and it's still going strong after well over 10 years of daily use! When our second one eventually died, we purchased a De'Longhi Magnfica ESAM04110S. In less than 3 months it wouldn't power on and the local authorized repair shop concluded it wasn't worth repairing and so Delonghi replaced it with a brand new Dinamica. I agree the Dinamica makes slightly better coffee! We maintained the Dinamica extremely well, with regular cleanings and descalings. After 2 years when the transmission failed, Delonghi refused to repair or replace it on warranty because it was a warranty replacement for the Magnifica, our local authorized repair center told us they wouldn't recommend repairing it at a cost of ~ $500 because replacing the transmission was such a major job that there was a high risk of other issues and it would only have a 30 day warranty. They were nice enough to lend us a loaner Dinamica for 3 months while they worked with Delinghi to determine what was wrong with ours. The loaner made worse coffee and very inconsistent tasting (not sure why). Thanks to Tom's expertise and awesome video (ruclips.net/video/au92VvBYLrA/видео.htmlsi=Gugei3zo6C0B_MPz), we've replaced it with a Delonghi ECP 3630 purchased on sale at Walmart for $144 CAD ($104 USD). Out of the box using the pressurized portafilter with pre-ground beans, our espresso tastes significantly better than what the Dinamica made! All these Delonghi's have the same steam wand that requires removing the panerello attachment to froth properly, but the ECP3630 has far superior steam pressure for steaming! Our bottomless portafilter has arrived and I'm excited to use it along with our new Turin DF54 grinder to experience espresso at a whole new level! If you're lazy, convenience is your top priority, you enjoy milk foam on your mediocre espresso, and you have lots of cash to spend, buy a Delonghi super automatic! If you enjoy coffee shop quality espresso and are on a budget, do yourself a huge favor and invest in a good grinder which you can leverage for many years for espresso, drip, french press, etc. and basic manual machine :-)
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Unfortunately not! Here’s a video on a Delonghi transmission repair: ruclips.net/video/HZ8oQUGtPjc/видео.htmlsi=MVwcL6hYwNEofzPx Repair shop told us the entire machine requires disassembly which creates potential of other issues.
Wonderful! I have had a MiiCoffee Apex for four months and my wife just picked up a magnifico evo. She isn’t a fan of really strong coffe, loves milk drinks and will use the machine for coffee quite a bit. Thanks for your reviews, they helped her decide.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I have to add, I watched. your reviews of the Apex before I bought it. And even though my wife loves the convenience of the super-auto, she never refuses a flat-white when I make one on the Apex.
Wonderful review, I didn't know the brew groups are the same! Based on what James Hoffmann also analyzed these are the best bean to cup machines. The coffee tastes great. I was wondering about all the plastic content everywhere, now that we know phthalates are an issue, the brew group is plastic, the grouphead parts are also plastic. Probably not the healthiest, but we have plastic coming from everywhere anyway. Edited: I meant phthalates of course, not polyphenols.
Thank you so much for covering the basics. Most videos go gaga over milk-based drinks so you never see if the machine can even do a decent shot. I wish I had seen your videos before buying my Gaggia Magenta Plus. The grinder just doesn't go fine enough (I confirmed that by grinding my own and using the bypass doser). The shot was much better. I've thrown out so many beans just trying to make up for this failing. Also, I thought everyone used the same brew mechanism so it's nice to see a different design.
Thank you so much for all your videos! It was really helpful when you shown that philips didnt make real espresso so i went for DeLonghi instead, and I finally decided and i bought the Dinamica Plus 380.85. 😊
Thank you for your good exposition. I have two questions and your answers would be of great value in order to decide which machine to get. 1- grinder : are they durable , I mean under a family of two coffee users? 2- milk foam. I have Delonghi Lattissima One for caps and the foaming system is not that good. Do Dinámica and Eletta Explore have improved foam system? Thank you
Very nice video and very much appreciated! You are getting closer and closer to a Jura machine :). I would be very interested to hear your opinion about Jura.
As always great review ! I have been thinking about getting the Elletta Explore. But I don't care for cold drinks so I can't justify the price. I would love to see you doing a review on the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige. Thats the machine I'm thinking about buying since it's around $700 and has a lot of great features.
Hello Tom, I just sent you a little $20 thank you because you so deserve it! Considering the price of these items it should probably be more as I feel that you gave me the education I needed to make the correct selection for my personal preferences. I've watched the sticker videos several times. I drink coffee everyday but it's just the old K-Cup type. I ended up purchasing the Delonghi Eletta Express and I've just spent the last few hours unboxing preparing learning connecting to Wi-Fi etc and the drinks are amazing 😍 Thank you!
@@neekieful Hi Monique, that’s very kind of you - thank you for your support! Hope you enjoy getting acquainted with and using your machine. 👍🏻 Cheers, Tom
Thank you for these informative videos, one thing to add if I may; there is a difference between them in terms of water pressure, which is as you know is essential to make a good espresso Thanks again
I got the middle one (without the BT App) a couple of months back. Best gadget I`ve bought in a long time. A mug of 2 bean strength using either Sainsbury own blend, or Machu Pichu beans, is perfect every single time.
The Evo Next looks quite similar to the Plus, but its screen is smaller. It looks like a less premium version. Don't know about the performance though.
Can you please do a review of the Jura Ena 4 and compare them in terms of quality and reliability vs Delonghi, Saeco, Gaggia, etc.? Thank you so much. Huge fan here.
What happens when you want to switch out beans in these machines? Do you have to grind the ones close to the grinding mechanism or does this come out and you simply dump remaining beans back in their bag? Do you use the same espresso beans for every drink including regular coffee?
Hello Tom, I’m hesitating between buying one of these three models: Magnifica Evo Next (490€), Dinamica 350.50.b (475€), or Eletta Cappuccino 44.660.b (529€, it's the most old eletta model from what I have seen). They’re currently on sale in my country, but I have a question about the milk carafe. I noticed that on the Dinamica and Eletta Cappuccino models, you can adjust the milk level, but not on the Magnifica Evo Next. Does this allow you to choose the quantity of milk, or does it control the consistency (more or less foamy) please ? On the Magnifica Evo Next, however, there is the "My Latte" option that lets you customize the desired amount of milk, and I’m wondering if it is the same thing in the end. Can you please help me to choose the best one according to you ? Thanks very much.
Hi, I use these ones: martermuehle.de/products/m-espresso Otherwise, check out my blog article: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/
I have been using a second hand Breville Barista Express for over a year now and im looking at streamlining my morning with a Superautomatic. I typically make Lattes or Cappuccinos in the morning, and i was wondering whether i will really notice the puck size (g of coffee)? My typical process is a double shot pull with 18g of coffee...
7:44 - you must have a scale in your brain because those numbers are moving to 30g.. LOL..... By the way - based on your recommendation a year ago, I purchased the Delonghi Dinamica.. and it has been FANTASTIC! Thanks for all you do!!
Love your reviews. Thanks for taking the time to be so thorough. I've come back several times, and still are deciding which one to get. I do have to say, that Delonghi as a company is maddening. I had no idea there were so many different versions of the same machine. For instance, the Dinamica Plus 370, which is the version you have here has the phone app. Then there's the 380 version that does not. But there are other sneaky changes they've made to the version differences, like changes to the bar pressure, or menu options. Why? So frustrating. I'm really impressed with the Rivelia, but I can't get it in the US. For now I'm torn between the Eletta Explore or the Magnifica Plus. Holiday pricing has just started to roll out here, so these currently are a difference of about 500 usd. My only hesitation on the Plus is I can't find any data on puck size or grind timings. With the brew group being the same, this is really the key difference. But is it a worthy 500.00 difference? Is the Magnifica Plus and the Dinamica Plus pretty much the same machine feature-wise? Coming from being only a drip machine user, I'm also concerned if I'm going to like this at all?
If I had to guess, I'd say the Magnifica Plus will be the same as the Rivelia and Dinamica Plus, puck wise. But yes, it's frustrating how many different variants they make. It's stilly, really. I honestly think you'd be happy with any of the above. They're all way nicer than drip, in my opinion.
Now looking at 3 delonghi machines. These are here in Thailand rather affordable. They are: - Magnifica Evo ECAM 290.81.TB for about 970 Eur - Dinamica ECAM 350.55 for about 1070 Eur - Dinamica Plus ECAM 370.95.T for about 1350 Eur I like black coffee and espresso. My wife likes cappuccino. I used to have the smallest Jura but it broke down and where I live service is difficult and it was not repairable. So time to change. For the rest, I don't care about features. Would be nice to easily clean. And just great taste of coffee. Any suggestions
Hello. Great compare. Please tell me how the size of the grinded beans pack compares to the delonghi magnifica Plus? Im torn betweeen rivelia and magnifica plus.
Thank you for the reviews. Can you comment as to why for example the machines dispense at a 4:1 ratio for an espresso, whereas my understanding that the norm appears to be 2:1? I actually have the Eletta Explore which dispenses a similar ratio that I enjoy, or am I perhaps missing out by not changing the grind and/or water quantity to achieve the golden 2:1?
Hi Tom, great video. One question. I have the Eletta Explore and with the coffee intensity at maximum it only grinds 12g. Do you know if it only grinds that amount or if it can be adjusted to grind more grams? Thanks.
Hey Tom, I've been really enjoying your new uploads, but more importantly, I've also learned a tremendous amount since watching your older videos. Do you think you'll be doing a full review of the Magnifica Start?
Hi there! I did a truncated review, since it's essentially the same as the Magnifica Evo: ruclips.net/video/d5niedTxpY4/видео.html Let me know what you think. Too short, or is it ok?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I had watched the video, and I made this comment because I thought it was a bit short, but now that I've watched it back again, I think a fun video idea would be to do a comparison of both machines since they're so similar. Even if there're only subtle differences, I think it'd be a good one for people who are new to superautomatics. What do you think? Either way, I'll always be tuning in, and thank you for all the great, entertaining and informative videos you make. Cheers from Canada!
In the UK I bought the Dinamica Plus ECAM370.70.B it doesn't have connectivity or profiles. What it does do, when a coffee is made it leaks a small amount of water into the drip tray. Delonghi UK say a small amount of water in the drip tray as the coffee is made is normal.
I think the 370.70 also has a 15 bar pump vs 19 bar on the 370.95, so it probably cannot pump through 15g of finely ground coffee. Does it even have the doppio+ mode?
Hello, I have Magnifica Evo and to my surprise, it grinds exactly 10s on 3 beans and around 9s on 2 beans. Without to choose x2 option. Actually I like that. ...May be a different submodel?
Hey Tom - great videos! I am leaning towards the magnifica Start over the Evo -- would you conclude the Start has identical max dosage of 12g like you mention here for the Evo?
magnifica sounds like it is catching its own gears while grinding the beans. we have a sage at work and grinding is so much quieter, even more so than the other 2. Eletta is more similar in sound
Great video! I have the Eletta Explore, and love it! What confuses me, though, is the "2x espresso" option. Because that one also makes two espressos from one bigger puck. So what is the difference between that option and Doppio+?
My only hesitation on these machines is the steel grinder. Is there any version of these machines that has a ceramic grinder? Or do you feel a ceramic grinder, with its lower temperature operation, vs a steel grinder doesn't make a significant difference in typical day-to-day use? Thank you!
I currently have a basic Gaggia superauto and with the optional latte art wand I'm able to do some latte art with it. It doesn't look like the DeLonghi will allow much in the way of latte art. Is there any optional manual milk frother that can be used like the Gaggia. The espresso is pretty weak on all of the Gaggia superautos and I really want something with more body and taste like I would get with the Delonghi. I guess the semi Breville might be a better option for me. Thanks.
If you just let the frothed milk pour into a milk pitcher, and swirl it a bit, you can in fact do some latte art. I've tried it with the Dinamica Plus, and it works pretty well.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks, the choices are so confusing really. Quality, part availability and customer services issues say the Breville, DeLonghi while all having very good features and all produce pretty good espresso and foam from the various models. I had a Brewtus II for many years but enjoy the Gaggia Brera much more but the espresso is just too weak and the milk frothing leaves a bit to be desired. I've been watching all of your videos and the Ninja looks to be very innovative but might have the Ninja quality issues as well according to my friend that repairs all sorts of espresso machines, consumer and commercial. I don't mind a semi-auto where I have to deal with the puck and I'm tempted just to go get the Breville touch impress and hope I don't have leaks issues. Wish the Gaggia had something comparable because the Brera has only had one issue in many years, their many false out of beans alarms...which they fixed in a firmware update by just removing the alarms, lol. Oh I tried reducing the shot volume on my Gaggia today to about 20ml and just went with 3 shots. No luck and the result is just too much bitterness and since I'm a coffee roaster (Ambex YM-2) my Sweetmarias Moka Kadir blend is not the issue. OK with 2 shots but a bit weak too. Do I need to spend $3K or more to get a good superauto from a company with good customer service?
@ Which company would that be? I find the upper Delonghi models really good from a drink and reliability standpoint, but I know that service from these big companies can be lacking. I don’t know, but we’ve been using the DeLonghi machines at work for years, and they’ve held up for us. You just have to make sure to descale regularly as that’s the main culprit to problems.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks. I'm probably going to go thru the list again and try to decide. My repair friend's company is Express Fix Coffee, Inc. in La Mesa CA. if that is what you are asking. Yes I agree all three brands look like they would make much better espresso than any Gaggia superauto. Ninja might just be too new and going thru fixing some out of box failures at this point. They seem to be pretty good at replacing defective units and will no doubt sort thru their new product issues. Your very detailed and in depth reviews are so helpful sorting thru the features and weaknesses so thanks again.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Just saw Coffee Kev's demo and his Ninja 601 has the hot water option and Americano too. I might wait to see what the 701 looks like in 2025 and hope we get it early. The Brera will have to do for now, lol. I really like some of the tech on the Ninja and willing to take a risk on it.
Hi, is it possible to adjust coffee weight and extraction time for an expresso on the Eletta explore? Also, can you adjust milk temperature? Or you just can modify what the display shows you? Thanks
Hi Tom, Wondering if you can advise on the difference between Dinamica vs Dinamica Plus. your reviews are amazing. I really like the sound of Dinamica plus. Here in Canada, they have the regular Dinamica for a good price at Costco, and it is like 700 more everywhere else for the plus model (and you don't have the amazing Costco return policy). I see that the regular D is not made in Italy and wonder if there is an implication on the quality. Hard to find a clear comparison / review of the regular model.
I just bought the Dinamica Plus and it was made in Romania, not Italy. It also seems to leak a lot of water into the tray underneath, so since it is still in the return window, I am going to return it.
Well, the Rivelia has a slightly smaller brew group, as the machine itself is smaller. Should still do similar doses though. I have the feeling the Rivelia will be similar to the Dinamica Plus.
Hi Tom, I recently purchased a Dinamica Plus after watching some of your videos. My machine says it was made in Romania. I am not sure if it is normal that when you scan the code behind the water tank it comes up with a different machine than what it says on the box and underneath the machine, but that's what mine does. The side says it can connect to the app, while the actual machine doesn't have the option to connect to bluetooth. The app isn't that important to us, but what I don't like is that the machine leaks about 50 ml of water into the drip tray per coffee. It is not coming from the coffee spouts because I make sure I have a large cup to catch the rinse water. I can make about 5 coffees with a full water reservoir, and then it tells me to refill it again. Is this normal? I would think not, because if it were, I'm sure somebody would have mentioned it in reviews. My machine is in the return window (Amazon) so I am going to return it, but was just wondering if the water leaking like this is normal for the Delonghi fully automatic coffee machines or not. Thanks, Gail
Hi Gail - I am not sure how much water is flushed after each shot, but I do know the machine flushes quite a bit upon switching on and switching off. As for the build, even according to Amazon it's country of origin should be Italy: www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-Dinamica-Automatic-Espresso-Titanium/dp/B08TGCTT6C Hope you're more satisfied with your next machine. Cheers! Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks Tom. I think it is leaking water into the drip tray, because I am catching the rinse water in a cup and I still end up with 250 ml of water in the drip tray after making 5 x cappuccinos, 1 espresso and 1 hot milk. They were also made in batches so the rinse cycle was not used after each drink.
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Hi Tom, great video. One question. I have the Eletta Explore and with the coffee intensity at maximum it only grinds 12g. Do you know if it only grinds that amount or if it can be adjusted to grind more grams? Thanks.
Lol. I'm watching from Romania and I own the first model Magnifica EVO. After adjusting the grinder, I can say that satisfied with the shots. Obviously, it matters the coffee beans used. Didn't know that is made in RO, but until now, no issue with it since I bought it back in September 2023. It's used everyday by me and my wife. However, great work. I'm your subscriber and I like your videos. It will be also nice to mention the beans used (arabica/robusta) and the brand. This way we can try them. Thank you!
Thanks so much for your expertise and evaluations. We were trying to decide between Gaggia, Phillips, and Delonghi. Went with the Delonghi Magnifica Evo, which now has iced coffee options. Used your link to purchase it since you've been so helpful! Love my machine and happy to support you, Tom!
I bought Magnifica Evo (steam wand edition) a few months ago. I work from home full time so ease of use was a priority for me. Fantastic machine and excellent value!
what about the maintanence?
@technov1king Rinse the brew group once weekly under running water and dry it with a paper towel. It's a coffee machine, not an aircraft carrier :)
Wish I saw this review before I purchased my Philips Lattego. Anyway, I returned the Philips. I had a Delonghi Primadonna Class for 5 years until it broke. Extremely happy with that machine. I recently purchased an Eletta Expore on sale after strongly considering the Dinamica Plus. The puck size is everything folks. If you like strong coffee with intensity Delonghi is the way to go, especially the Dinamica or the Eletta Explore! Between them I'd say it's personal preference between the design and Eletta scores high on cold drinks. Cold Brew is fanstastic.
Funny I am in the same position as you were and haven’t made my decision. I love strong nice milk based coffee. Thanks for your comment. It has helped me make my decision. I was literally leaning to get the lattego from Philips and you have changed my mind!
I absolutely love your reviews. You sold me on getting the magnifica evo with cremalatte and an over ice feature. I had their semi automatic one and this on is superior and so easy to use, just one tap and your coffee is done. I love my evo, thanks for the amazing reviews, keep them coming.
@@OnlyFigures Thanks so much for your support!
After your review we chose the dinamica plus. We however had no luck with the preground option which we also use. The machine did not register that coffee was added, it fell through or blocked. The machine was also not intuitive with the preground. So many buttons to fail at getting a coffeeSo we returned it after two days. Thanks to your reviews we now have made another choice. Thank you.
Your reviews helped us decide on the Dinamica Plus a few months ago. We are very pleased with it.
I bought the Explore and I'm really happy with it, especially because it was on promotion. I do all the range of drinks and it has been great. Never going back again to coffee pod machines!
what did you pay for it?
@@georgeshammam 700€, they had a sale and also a cashback offer.
Thank you sir! Your content is getting better and better everyday. You seem to capture info I always wondered about and you manage to get details I don’t find anywhere else. Keep it up! 👍
I paid for the Dinamica Plus in Asia (Taiwan) just because your introduction. It’s the new model with 24 drinks in the menu now. I believe the internal structure should be similar (also with 12 grams) across generations. Thanks for the detailed guide on three machines. Subscribed & Liked
24 drinks ? It has 18 on official web site.
Plus also makes a maximum of 12 grams? There is no way to grind 15 grams?
All the BEST differnce in taste I have done now is using 22-24G of coffee in my pucks. I think this is the most under estimated rreason, the amount of grams of coffee. ALL, and I mean ALl, maybe a few slipped, but ALL preach 18g . I tried over 300$ worth of top coffee over a few months and ALL upto 19 even 20grams were no good to OK. Now with just a few more grams, a few clicks looser grind, I am getting gold ...on the La Spazialle 54mm. For SUpAuto to do with 15g.....and getting great shots....well, maybe we or me....are doing something wromg, or our taste buds are vastly different! LOL..I am enjoying your vids bud!!
Thanks for this Tom! I don't catch all your videos, but when I do I love the theme/content choices and the quality insights
I am about to buy Delonghi machine and I have watched plenty of your videos. Every one of them is very useful and gave me very important details about the machines. Great job!
Great to hear, and thanks for your feedback!
Tom, I really appreciate you reviewing these incredible super automatic espresso machines! My 14-year-old De'Longhi Magnifica has finally retired, and I'm excited to explore new options. Your insights have truly simplified my decision-making process. Thank you so much! Cheers!
Great to hear! Thanks for your feedback, and have fun with your choice!
Great video Tom! Thank you for posting!
Your reviews helped me get the machine I need and I'm really enjoying it. Thank you so much !
I've watched more of your videos than I care to admit and find yours the best. I bought and Evo and mine includes a cold coffee option which was key for me. Thanks!
Oh nice, which Evo model offers the cold brew?
@@TomsCoffeeCornerI just bought the same model as well (
ECAM29084SB). It has 7 recipes: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, coffee, hot water, and My Latte. Good videos, Tom. You helped me decide to purchase the EVO
@@TomsCoffeeCorner perhaps they mean “iced coffee”. Not quite the same as a cold brew, but my Evo offers an iced coffee option (ECAM29084SB) as well as for a total of 7 options: espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, coffee, hot water, and My Latte.
What a pleasant review and reviewer! Thank you sir!
you are the best in the field ...thank you for all ur effort ♡♡♡
Thanks for the reviews, your inputs and reviews are really helpful
I really enjoy watching your videos
Thank you 🙏🏼
Awesome :)) Your videos helped me alot when finding a new superautomatic for my parents. Only been using Saeco/Philips machines for years and years.. But after seeing your video on the Magnifica I went for that one. I must agree - the quality of coffee from that machine IS better than Saeco/Philips. I was actually pleasant surprised! Gotta be the best tasting coffee from a superautomatic I`ve tasted so far. And my parents are also very happy with the super easy user interface :)
Thank you for this comment. I was torn between the Phillips 2200 and Magnifica S. I’ve also read that the Phillips machine gets dirty from inside quickly as it spills coffee powder everywhere. Did you notice anything like that?
@@thegreatskywalker i have been using philips full automatic machines for 10 years and all of them have the same grinder which is open from structure and that allows easy cleaning and maintenance but for the closed grinder of delonghi that maintenance isnt required so. But never had issues with powder going everywhere and must admit i havent cleaned as much as the guide said😅 both a good inwould say better judge on taste cost and build quality i guess
@@vkempen88 Thank you for the reply. Its very helpful 🙂
@@thegreatskywalker Have not noticed that no.. But I must say that it was much easier to take out the brewing unit for cleaning on the Delonghi vs Philips/Saeco. What also Tom explains with Philips using a lot less coffee - explains why its been so far from "real espresso machines" with portafilter and 18-22g doses for double espresso. I also think the built in grinder is far better with the Delonghi. The grinder is one of the most important aspects and it can make a world of difference.
@@thegreatskywalker Hello again :) I am at my parents and just cleaned the machine for them. It was super easy and there was only a little “coffee mess/leftovers” at the “shower curtain” section. My experience with Saeco/Philips is that it’s much more messier. Thought of your original question and wanted to do an update. On the Saeco/Philips grounds and coffee leftovers are “all over” the brewing unit inside. So I am very happy with my parents new machine :))
Great video. However I noticed the Delognhi Machines nozzle tubes for coffee, steam and milk froth are made of plastic. And they will say it's a food grade plastic of course BUT the concern of plastic in contact with super hot beverage is real! So the questions is are there any studies proving no chemical are leaking in the beverages ???
This review was very helpful. Will definitely get the Dinamica Plus. Thank you!
Another great review tom! Two Magnifica ESAM3400s sold by Starbucks in Canada (both purchased used) served our family well for around 8 years. These machines were solid and I was able to repair them myself including replacing the boiler and using parts from the original to repair the second. My sister-in-law has one she purchased new and it's still going strong after well over 10 years of daily use! When our second one eventually died, we purchased a De'Longhi Magnfica ESAM04110S. In less than 3 months it wouldn't power on and the local authorized repair shop concluded it wasn't worth repairing and so Delonghi replaced it with a brand new Dinamica. I agree the Dinamica makes slightly better coffee!
We maintained the Dinamica extremely well, with regular cleanings and descalings. After 2 years when the transmission failed, Delonghi refused to repair or replace it on warranty because it was a warranty replacement for the Magnifica, our local authorized repair center told us they wouldn't recommend repairing it at a cost of ~ $500 because replacing the transmission was such a major job that there was a high risk of other issues and it would only have a 30 day warranty. They were nice enough to lend us a loaner Dinamica for 3 months while they worked with Delinghi to determine what was wrong with ours. The loaner made worse coffee and very inconsistent tasting (not sure why).
Thanks to Tom's expertise and awesome video (ruclips.net/video/au92VvBYLrA/видео.htmlsi=Gugei3zo6C0B_MPz), we've replaced it with a Delonghi ECP 3630 purchased on sale at Walmart for $144 CAD ($104 USD). Out of the box using the pressurized portafilter with pre-ground beans, our espresso tastes significantly better than what the Dinamica made! All these Delonghi's have the same steam wand that requires removing the panerello attachment to froth properly, but the ECP3630 has far superior steam pressure for steaming! Our bottomless portafilter has arrived and I'm excited to use it along with our new Turin DF54 grinder to experience espresso at a whole new level!
If you're lazy, convenience is your top priority, you enjoy milk foam on your mediocre espresso, and you have lots of cash to spend, buy a Delonghi super automatic! If you enjoy coffee shop quality espresso and are on a budget, do yourself a huge favor and invest in a good grinder which you can leverage for many years for espresso, drip, french press, etc. and basic manual machine :-)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Could you have just replaced your brew group, or what do you mean by transmission otherwise?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner
Unfortunately not! Here’s a video on a Delonghi transmission repair: ruclips.net/video/HZ8oQUGtPjc/видео.htmlsi=MVwcL6hYwNEofzPx
Repair shop told us the entire machine requires disassembly which creates potential of other issues.
This video really helped me to choose these models, thanks!
This is absolutely fantastic review. Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful! I have had a MiiCoffee Apex for four months and my wife just picked up a magnifico evo.
She isn’t a fan of really strong coffe, loves milk drinks and will use the machine for coffee quite a bit. Thanks for your reviews, they helped her decide.
Glad to hear it, hope you both enjoy your machines!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I have to add, I watched. your reviews of the Apex before I bought it. And even though my wife loves the convenience of the super-auto, she never refuses a flat-white when I make one on the Apex.
Wonderful review, I didn't know the brew groups are the same! Based on what James Hoffmann also analyzed these are the best bean to cup machines. The coffee tastes great. I was wondering about all the plastic content everywhere, now that we know phthalates are an issue, the brew group is plastic, the grouphead parts are also plastic. Probably not the healthiest, but we have plastic coming from everywhere anyway.
Edited: I meant phthalates of course, not polyphenols.
Yeah the plastic everywhere in coffee machines freaks me out too ;( perhaps there would be less plastic in sage machines?
This bothers me too ugh, impossible to escape from
But just a question, by polyphenols do you mean polyfluoroalkyl?
@@charlenefrank9985 Sorry yes you are right, I meant phthalates!
Very good review! Thanks for the work 😉
Thanks!
@@neekieful Thank you for your support, Monique!
Thank you so much for covering the basics. Most videos go gaga over milk-based drinks so you never see if the machine can even do a decent shot. I wish I had seen your videos before buying my Gaggia Magenta Plus. The grinder just doesn't go fine enough (I confirmed that by grinding my own and using the bypass doser). The shot was much better. I've thrown out so many beans just trying to make up for this failing. Also, I thought everyone used the same brew mechanism so it's nice to see a different design.
Thank you very much Tom! Amazing explanatory video and helps me a lot about my decision
Thank you so much for all your videos! It was really helpful when you shown that philips didnt make real espresso so i went for DeLonghi instead, and I finally decided and i bought the Dinamica Plus 380.85. 😊
Thank you for your good exposition. I have two questions and your answers would be of great value in order to decide which machine to get.
1- grinder : are they durable , I mean under a family of two coffee users?
2- milk foam. I have Delonghi Lattissima One for caps and the foaming system is not that good. Do Dinámica and Eletta Explore have improved foam system?
Thank you
We've had a De Longhi Eletta Cappuccino TOP for a few years now and, other than the fact that one of the nozzles doesn't work properly, we love it.
Very nice video and very much appreciated! You are getting closer and closer to a Jura machine :). I would be very interested to hear your opinion about Jura.
Thanks brother. Great job 🎉
Really helpful. Subscribed
Super helpful! Thank you!
As always great review ! I have been thinking about getting the Elletta Explore. But I don't care for cold drinks so I can't justify the price. I would love to see you doing a review on the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige. Thats the machine I'm thinking about buying since it's around $700 and has a lot of great features.
Hello Tom, I just sent you a little $20 thank you because you so deserve it! Considering the price of these items it should probably be more as I feel that you gave me the education I needed to make the correct selection for my personal preferences. I've watched the sticker videos several times. I drink coffee everyday but it's just the old K-Cup type. I ended up purchasing the Delonghi Eletta Express and I've just spent the last few hours unboxing preparing learning connecting to Wi-Fi etc and the drinks are amazing 😍 Thank you!
@@neekieful Hi Monique, that’s very kind of you - thank you for your support! Hope you enjoy getting acquainted with and using your machine. 👍🏻 Cheers, Tom
Thank you for the review, I'm trying to compare these to the Philips range, but looking at you videos it does seem that these are a better buy.
Thank you for these informative videos, one thing to add if I may; there is a difference between them in terms of water pressure, which is as you know is essential to make a good espresso
Thanks again
Thanks Tom great video
I got the middle one (without the BT App) a couple of months back. Best gadget I`ve bought in a long time. A mug of 2 bean strength using either Sainsbury own blend, or Machu Pichu beans, is perfect every single time.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Looking forward to a review/comparison with Magnifica Evo Next!
The Evo Next looks quite similar to the Plus, but its screen is smaller. It looks like a less premium version. Don't know about the performance though.
Great video!
Learned a lot. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent comparison!
Thanks for review🙌
Nice review .regreats from Portugal.
Love your videos! Thank you soooooooooo much.
@@deborahkhoury534 you betcha, thanks for watching!
Hey Tom, I love your content! Could you do a video comparing Jura with Breville or Jura with De'Longhi in the future?
I know, I have to do Jura. Still waiting to find a deal on an E6 or E8 somewhere.
Can you please do a review of the Jura Ena 4 and compare them in terms of quality and reliability vs Delonghi, Saeco, Gaggia, etc.?
Thank you so much. Huge fan here.
What happens when you want to switch out beans in these machines? Do you have to grind the ones close to the grinding mechanism or does this come out and you simply dump remaining beans back in their bag?
Do you use the same espresso beans for every drink including regular coffee?
Hello Tom,
I’m hesitating between buying one of these three models: Magnifica Evo Next (490€), Dinamica 350.50.b (475€), or Eletta Cappuccino 44.660.b (529€, it's the most old eletta model from what I have seen).
They’re currently on sale in my country, but I have a question about the milk carafe.
I noticed that on the Dinamica and Eletta Cappuccino models, you can adjust the milk level, but not on the Magnifica Evo Next.
Does this allow you to choose the quantity of milk, or does it control the consistency (more or less foamy) please ?
On the Magnifica Evo Next, however, there is the "My Latte" option that lets you customize the desired amount of milk, and I’m wondering if it is the same thing in the end.
Can you please help me to choose the best one according to you ? Thanks very much.
Awesome presentation May I ask where do you get your fresh beans from and what type do you get please. Thanks a million
Hi, I use these ones: martermuehle.de/products/m-espresso
Otherwise, check out my blog article: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/
Thank you. What would be the difference of the 2024 Model on the Evo? What is your take on it?
Hi, does anyone has tested the magnifica Evo Next ?
Thanks !
I have been using a second hand Breville Barista Express for over a year now and im looking at streamlining my morning with a Superautomatic.
I typically make Lattes or Cappuccinos in the morning, and i was wondering whether i will really notice the puck size (g of coffee)?
My typical process is a double shot pull with 18g of coffee...
7:44 - you must have a scale in your brain because those numbers are moving to 30g.. LOL..... By the way - based on your recommendation a year ago, I purchased the Delonghi Dinamica.. and it has been FANTASTIC! Thanks for all you do!!
Love your reviews. Thanks for taking the time to be so thorough. I've come back several times, and still are deciding which one to get. I do have to say, that Delonghi as a company is maddening. I had no idea there were so many different versions of the same machine. For instance, the Dinamica Plus 370, which is the version you have here has the phone app. Then there's the 380 version that does not. But there are other sneaky changes they've made to the version differences, like changes to the bar pressure, or menu options. Why? So frustrating. I'm really impressed with the Rivelia, but I can't get it in the US.
For now I'm torn between the Eletta Explore or the Magnifica Plus. Holiday pricing has just started to roll out here, so these currently are a difference of about 500 usd. My only hesitation on the Plus is I can't find any data on puck size or grind timings. With the brew group being the same, this is really the key difference. But is it a worthy 500.00 difference? Is the Magnifica Plus and the Dinamica Plus pretty much the same machine feature-wise?
Coming from being only a drip machine user, I'm also concerned if I'm going to like this at all?
If I had to guess, I'd say the Magnifica Plus will be the same as the Rivelia and Dinamica Plus, puck wise. But yes, it's frustrating how many different variants they make. It's stilly, really. I honestly think you'd be happy with any of the above. They're all way nicer than drip, in my opinion.
Thanks. very helpfull video.
Now looking at 3 delonghi machines. These are here in Thailand rather affordable. They are:
- Magnifica Evo ECAM 290.81.TB for about 970 Eur
- Dinamica ECAM 350.55 for about 1070 Eur
- Dinamica Plus ECAM 370.95.T for about 1350 Eur
I like black coffee and espresso. My wife likes cappuccino.
I used to have the smallest Jura but it broke down and where I live service is difficult and it was not repairable. So time to change.
For the rest, I don't care about features. Would be nice to easily clean. And just great taste of coffee. Any suggestions
So cool! I am going to stick to my good old faithful ECP 😎👍🏽 great video Tom ☕️
@@FaithAndCoffeeBean Great decision! That’s where I’m at after going through 4 Delonghi Super Automatics! One can fix em and they’re affordable 😂😂
@@BJH-r5s what is ECP?
Hello. Great compare. Please tell me how the size of the grinded beans pack compares to the delonghi magnifica Plus? Im torn betweeen rivelia and magnifica plus.
What grind setting number are people using for a good grind on mediocre beans?
Interesting! Thank you ! Anything particular that sets it apart?
Thank you for the reviews.
Can you comment as to why for example the machines dispense at a 4:1 ratio for an espresso, whereas my understanding that the norm appears to be 2:1?
I actually have the Eletta Explore which dispenses a similar ratio that I enjoy, or am I perhaps missing out by not changing the grind and/or water quantity to achieve the golden 2:1?
Excellent, thank you!
Brilliant Video, which handheld camera is it you use?
Do these machines make better coffee than the semi manual ones like the Opera?
How do they perform with plant based milks?
Hi Tom, great video. One question. I have the Eletta Explore and with the coffee intensity at maximum it only grinds 12g. Do you know if it only grinds that amount or if it can be adjusted to grind more grams? Thanks.
I have the eco. ( cheapest one ) love it. 1.5 year old. Need to replace milk pipe inside milk jug, but struggling to find it. Anyone any ideas?
Do the Philips and Juras have different variations in puck volume as well?
Magnifica plus is great and half the price of others
🙏💙🙏💙 great video. Thank you for the information!
Hey Tom, I've been really enjoying your new uploads, but more importantly, I've also learned a tremendous amount since watching your older videos. Do you think you'll be doing a full review of the Magnifica Start?
Hi there! I did a truncated review, since it's essentially the same as the Magnifica Evo: ruclips.net/video/d5niedTxpY4/видео.html
Let me know what you think. Too short, or is it ok?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I had watched the video, and I made this comment because I thought it was a bit short, but now that I've watched it back again, I think a fun video idea would be to do a comparison of both machines since they're so similar. Even if there're only subtle differences, I think it'd be a good one for people who are new to superautomatics. What do you think?
Either way, I'll always be tuning in, and thank you for all the great, entertaining and informative videos you make. Cheers from Canada!
Magnifica EVO can be hacked to grind up to 10 seconds? :))
In the UK I bought the Dinamica Plus ECAM370.70.B it doesn't have connectivity or profiles. What it does do, when a coffee is made it leaks a small amount of water into the drip tray. Delonghi UK say a small amount of water in the drip tray as the coffee is made is normal.
I think the 370.70 also has a 15 bar pump vs 19 bar on the 370.95, so it probably cannot pump through 15g of finely ground coffee. Does it even have the doppio+ mode?
It's indeed normal for a bit of water to end up in the drip tray. Happens on most machines.
@AmokD3 Yes, it has the Dippio+ option.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you. I forgot to say it makes very good coffee. I use grind setting 4, I'm going to give 3 a go.
Please tell me how you got the evo expresso so good what grind setting?
Hello, I have Magnifica Evo and to my surprise, it grinds exactly 10s on 3 beans and around 9s on 2 beans. Without to choose x2 option. Actually I like that. ...May be a different submodel?
how it is possible to make espresso and the bigger "coffee crema" using the same grind settings? different grinding time?
What grind setting do you use?
talk about the Magnifica Plus...
Hey Tom - great videos!
I am leaning towards the magnifica Start over the Evo -- would you conclude the Start has identical max dosage of 12g like you mention here for the Evo?
magnifica sounds like it is catching its own gears while grinding the beans. we have a sage at work and grinding is so much quieter, even more so than the other 2. Eletta is more similar in sound
Great video! I have the Eletta Explore, and love it! What confuses me, though, is the "2x espresso" option. Because that one also makes two espressos from one bigger puck. So what is the difference between that option and Doppio+?
To me, the 2x Espresso and Doppio+ are the same thing.
My only hesitation on these machines is the steel grinder. Is there any version of these machines that has a ceramic grinder? Or do you feel a ceramic grinder, with its lower temperature operation, vs a steel grinder doesn't make a significant difference in typical day-to-day use? Thank you!
I currently have a basic Gaggia superauto and with the optional latte art wand I'm able to do some latte art with it. It doesn't look like the DeLonghi will allow much in the way of latte art. Is there any optional manual milk frother that can be used like the Gaggia. The espresso is pretty weak on all of the Gaggia superautos and I really want something with more body and taste like I would get with the Delonghi. I guess the semi Breville might be a better option for me. Thanks.
If you just let the frothed milk pour into a milk pitcher, and swirl it a bit, you can in fact do some latte art. I've tried it with the Dinamica Plus, and it works pretty well.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks, the choices are so confusing really. Quality, part availability and customer services issues say the Breville, DeLonghi while all having very good features and all produce pretty good espresso and foam from the various models. I had a Brewtus II for many years but enjoy the Gaggia Brera much more but the espresso is just too weak and the milk frothing leaves a bit to be desired. I've been watching all of your videos and the Ninja looks to be very innovative but might have the Ninja quality issues as well according to my friend that repairs all sorts of espresso machines, consumer and commercial. I don't mind a semi-auto where I have to deal with the puck and I'm tempted just to go get the Breville touch impress and hope I don't have leaks issues. Wish the Gaggia had something comparable because the Brera has only had one issue in many years, their many false out of beans alarms...which they fixed in a firmware update by just removing the alarms, lol. Oh I tried reducing the shot volume on my Gaggia today to about 20ml and just went with 3 shots. No luck and the result is just too much bitterness and since I'm a coffee roaster (Ambex YM-2) my Sweetmarias Moka Kadir blend is not the issue. OK with 2 shots but a bit weak too. Do I need to spend $3K or more to get a good superauto from a company with good customer service?
@ Which company would that be? I find the upper Delonghi models really good from a drink and reliability standpoint, but I know that service from these big companies can be lacking. I don’t know, but we’ve been using the DeLonghi machines at work for years, and they’ve held up for us. You just have to make sure to descale regularly as that’s the main culprit to problems.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks. I'm probably going to go thru the list again and try to decide. My repair friend's company is Express Fix Coffee, Inc. in La Mesa CA. if that is what you are asking. Yes I agree all three brands look like they would make much better espresso than any Gaggia superauto. Ninja might just be too new and going thru fixing some out of box failures at this point. They seem to be pretty good at replacing defective units and will no doubt sort thru their new product issues. Your very detailed and in depth reviews are so helpful sorting thru the features and weaknesses so thanks again.
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Just saw Coffee Kev's demo and his Ninja 601 has the hot water option and Americano too. I might wait to see what the 701 looks like in 2025 and hope we get it early. The Brera will have to do for now, lol. I really like some of the tech on the Ninja and willing to take a risk on it.
Hi, is it possible to adjust coffee weight and extraction time for an expresso on the Eletta explore? Also, can you adjust milk temperature? Or you just can modify what the display shows you? Thanks
Sure, you can adjust the amount of coffee ground, and yield in the cup. But you cannot change the milk temp. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Great, thanks for the answer! Looking forward tu buy the eletta explore anytime soon.
How warm does the milk get on all machines?
What about delonghi magnifica s?
Dinamica Plus is my machine and i love it
Hi Tom,
Wondering if you can advise on the difference between Dinamica vs Dinamica Plus.
your reviews are amazing. I really like the sound of Dinamica plus. Here in Canada, they have the regular Dinamica for a good price at Costco, and it is like 700 more everywhere else for the plus model (and you don't have the amazing Costco return policy). I see that the regular D is not made in Italy and wonder if there is an implication on the quality. Hard to find a clear comparison / review of the regular model.
I just bought the Dinamica Plus and it was made in Romania, not Italy. It also seems to leak a lot of water into the tray underneath, so since it is still in the return window, I am going to return it.
Great content as always :)
Other than for the dual hopper, how similar to any of these machines do you expect the new Rivelia to be?
Well, the Rivelia has a slightly smaller brew group, as the machine itself is smaller. Should still do similar doses though. I have the feeling the Rivelia will be similar to the Dinamica Plus.
Hi Tom, I recently purchased a Dinamica Plus after watching some of your videos. My machine says it was made in Romania. I am not sure if it is normal that when you scan the code behind the water tank it comes up with a different machine than what it says on the box and underneath the machine, but that's what mine does. The side says it can connect to the app, while the actual machine doesn't have the option to connect to bluetooth. The app isn't that important to us, but what I don't like is that the machine leaks about 50 ml of water into the drip tray per coffee. It is not coming from the coffee spouts because I make sure I have a large cup to catch the rinse water. I can make about 5 coffees with a full water reservoir, and then it tells me to refill it again. Is this normal? I would think not, because if it were, I'm sure somebody would have mentioned it in reviews. My machine is in the return window (Amazon) so I am going to return it, but was just wondering if the water leaking like this is normal for the Delonghi fully automatic coffee machines or not. Thanks, Gail
Hi Gail - I am not sure how much water is flushed after each shot, but I do know the machine flushes quite a bit upon switching on and switching off. As for the build, even according to Amazon it's country of origin should be Italy: www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-Dinamica-Automatic-Espresso-Titanium/dp/B08TGCTT6C
Hope you're more satisfied with your next machine. Cheers! Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks Tom. I think it is leaking water into the drip tray, because I am catching the rinse water in a cup and I still end up with 250 ml of water in the drip tray after making 5 x cappuccinos, 1 espresso and 1 hot milk. They were also made in batches so the rinse cycle was not used after each drink.