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De'Longhi Magnifica Start

Entry-level De'Longhi super-automatic with a built-in grinder and a short list of one-touch drinks.

Super-AutomaticUpper mid-range price range

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Who it's for

Buy this if you are moving up from pods and want fresh beans without a big spend. It makes fewer drinks than the Magnifica Evo, so it suits people who mostly drink espresso or americano.

Strengths

  • Fast to a finished drink (speed 4/5)
  • Easy to use day to day (4/5)
  • Low running cost (about $0.37 per cup for coffee)

Watch-outs

  • Weak environmental score (2/5)
  • Hard to repair (2/5)
  • Limited drink variety (2/5)

Specs

BrandDe'Longhi
TypeSuper-Automatic
AutomationSuper
Milk systemManual-wand
Learning curveLow
Maintenance levelMedium
Expected lifespan6 years
Annual maintenance cost (est.)$70
Cost per cup (est.)$0.37
Works withBeans, Any
DrinksEspresso, Americano, Specialty

BrewHarbor scores

Cup quality3.5/5
Espresso quality3.5/5
Speed4/5
Ease of use4/5
Drink variety2/5
Eco score2/5
Repairability2/5

Scores are BrewHarbor's own 1–5 ratings (5 is best) from specs, owner sentiment and teardown/repair data; they are the same scores the quiz uses to rank machines.

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