De'Longhi - Magnifica Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine - Silver

I am absolutely obsessed with this espresso machine! I’ve always wanted to make espresso at home, but I’m intimidated by all the steps and technique required to get optimal results. But this superautomatic from DeLonghi does it all for you, so it’s as easy a pressing a button to make coffee shop quality at home. It’s perfect for in the morning when I’m barely awake, running on autopilot, and don’t have the brain power yet to make something complicated. I love the touch screen and the pre-programmed recipes, making trying new drinks simple. I also really enjoy that I can customize individual drink settings to my taste and have it remember for next time. Multiple profiles mean everyone in the house can have their own settings saved for later. The milk wand dispenses ... MoreI am absolutely obsessed with this espresso machine! I’ve always wanted to make espresso at home, but I’m intimidated by all the steps and technique required to get optimal results. But this superautomatic from DeLonghi does it all for you, so it’s as easy a pressing a button to make coffee shop quality at home. It’s perfect for in the morning when I’m barely awake, running on autopilot, and don’t have the brain power yet to make something complicated. I love the touch screen and the pre-programmed recipes, making trying new drinks simple. I also really enjoy that I can customize individual drink settings to my taste and have it remember for next time. Multiple profiles mean everyone in the house can have their own settings saved for later. The milk wand dispenses the exact amount for each recipe, which takes the guesswork out of crafting lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and macchiatos. My go-to has to be the americano, and I like to add extra hot water which is easy to do straight from the machine. The maintenance is relatively low, especially compared to other styles of espresso machines. Be sure not to use beans that are too oily, since the grinder isn’t accessible for cleaning. The screen tells you when to empty the grounds chamber and drip tray, as well as when to clean the milk attachment. I like to keep an empty cup beneath the spout when powering the machine on and off since a bit of water is used to flush the system each time. That way there is less in the drip tray when it comes time to clean it. The water tank can be a bit finicky to replace when it’s full, so I now just pull it out slightly to expose the opening and refill it while it’s mostly still in place. I really like how the machine tells you when to refill the water, as well. The hopper areas can be a bit hard to access if your cabinets are close to the top of machine, but my work around is to put the machine on an appliance tray that allows you to move it back out of the way when not in use. Overall, I am hugely impressed with this machine. I’ve been able to create coffee shop quality drinks with excellent flavor from the very start. The ease of use, build quality, and output are all top notch. Cannot recommend this enough for anyone who wants great espresso at home without a steep learning curve. 11/10

I received this coffee maker complimentary in exchange for an honest review. The coffee maker works great. I was intimidated by it at first as I’ve never owned a more complex coffee maker like this one but it’s super easy to use and even the initial set up wasn’t difficult. I’ve tried making multiple types of drinks and all came out tasting great. I love that it has a touch screen and a wide selection of drinks that you can customize to your preference. It remembers your preferences under your profile so selecting your customized coffee is as simple as pressing one button once set up. Maintenance is fairly easy too. It lets you know when it’s time to refill the water tank, empty the coffee grounds etc. All the parts seem good quality and I think it’ll last a long ... MoreI received this coffee maker complimentary in exchange for an honest review. The coffee maker works great. I was intimidated by it at first as I’ve never owned a more complex coffee maker like this one but it’s super easy to use and even the initial set up wasn’t difficult. I’ve tried making multiple types of drinks and all came out tasting great. I love that it has a touch screen and a wide selection of drinks that you can customize to your preference. It remembers your preferences under your profile so selecting your customized coffee is as simple as pressing one button once set up. Maintenance is fairly easy too. It lets you know when it’s time to refill the water tank, empty the coffee grounds etc. All the parts seem good quality and I think it’ll last a long time with the right care. I like it comes with a warranty. Here’s more detail: Set up of the machine The initial set up ended up being pretty easy. There was a lot of information in the manual and it seemed a bit overwhelming at first but as you go step by step they make it really easy to understand both by following the manual and the instructions the coffee maker gives you along with pictures. The coffee maker lets you scan a QR code with youtube videos where setting up is explained. I’d recommend looking up and watching these videos first before setting up the coffee maker, as they were really useful for the parts where I was second guessing myself, but unfortunately we watched them after the whole set up was done. Taste The manual said the first 4-5 cups of coffee won’t taste as good but honestly even those tasted pretty good to me and my husband. So far, we tried to make cappuccinos, lattes, espresso with whole coffee beans and also used the milk function just to make some hot foamy milk for hot chocolate and other drinks. All ended up being delicious. Milk carafe As someone who never used a coffee maker with a milk carafe like this, it looked a bit intimidating but turns out to be super easy and intuitive to use. I like that you can keep the milk in the carafe in the fridge for up to 2 days so you don’t have to waste any unused milk and you just plug it back in when you’re making the next drink. The milk spout gets rinsed even with the milk still in the carafe, which is really handy.

Easy to use, wide selection, great taste

I received this coffee maker complimentary in exchange for an honest review. The coffee maker works great. I was intimidated by it at first as I’ve never owned a more complex coffee maker like this one but it’s super easy to use and even the initial set up wasn’t difficult. I’ve tried making multiple types of drinks and all came out tasting great. I love that it has a touch screen and a wide selection of drinks that you can customize to your preference. It remembers your preferences under your profile so selecting your customized coffee is as simple as pressing one button once set up. Maintenance is fairly easy too. It lets you know when it’s time to refill the water tank, empty the coffee grounds etc. All the parts seem good quality and I think it’ll last a long ... MoreI received this coffee maker complimentary in exchange for an honest review. The coffee maker works great. I was intimidated by it at first as I’ve never owned a more complex coffee maker like this one but it’s super easy to use and even the initial set up wasn’t difficult. I’ve tried making multiple types of drinks and all came out tasting great. I love that it has a touch screen and a wide selection of drinks that you can customize to your preference. It remembers your preferences under your profile so selecting your customized coffee is as simple as pressing one button once set up. Maintenance is fairly easy too. It lets you know when it’s time to refill the water tank, empty the coffee grounds etc. All the parts seem good quality and I think it’ll last a long time with the right care. I like it comes with a warranty. Here’s more detail:Set up of the machineThe initial set up ended up being pretty easy. There was a lot of information in the manual and it seemed a bit overwhelming at first but as you go step by step they make it really easy to understand both by following the manual and the instructions the coffee maker gives you along with pictures. The coffee maker lets you scan a QR code with youtube videos where setting up is explained. I’d recommend looking up and watching these videos first before setting up the coffee maker, as they were really useful for the parts where I was second guessing myself, but unfortunately we watched them after the whole set up was done.TasteThe manual said the first 4-5 cups of coffee won’t taste as good but honestly even those tasted pretty good to me and my husband. So far, we tried to make cappuccinos, lattes, espresso with whole coffee beans and also used the milk function just to make some hot foamy milk for hot chocolate and other drinks. All ended up being delicious.Milk carafeAs someone who never used a coffee maker with a milk carafe like this, it looked a bit intimidating but turns out to be super easy and intuitive to use. I like that you can keep the milk in the carafe in the fridge for up to 2 days so you don’t have to waste any unused milk and you just plug it back in when you’re making the next drink. The milk spout gets rinsed even with the milk still in the carafe, which is really handy.

Fantastic machine, SO easy to use

I am absolutely obsessed with this espresso machine! I’ve always wanted to make espresso at home, but I’m intimidated by all the steps and technique required to get optimal results. But this superautomatic from DeLonghi does it all for you, so it’s as easy a pressing a button to make coffee shop quality at home. It’s perfect for in the morning when I’m barely awake, running on autopilot, and don’t have the brain power yet to make something complicated.I love the touch screen and the pre-programmed recipes, making trying new drinks simple. I also really enjoy that I can customize individual drink settings to my taste and have it remember for next time. Multiple profiles mean everyone in the house can have their own settings saved for later. The milk wand dispenses ... MoreI am absolutely obsessed with this espresso machine! I’ve always wanted to make espresso at home, but I’m intimidated by all the steps and technique required to get optimal results. But this superautomatic from DeLonghi does it all for you, so it’s as easy a pressing a button to make coffee shop quality at home. It’s perfect for in the morning when I’m barely awake, running on autopilot, and don’t have the brain power yet to make something complicated.I love the touch screen and the pre-programmed recipes, making trying new drinks simple. I also really enjoy that I can customize individual drink settings to my taste and have it remember for next time. Multiple profiles mean everyone in the house can have their own settings saved for later. The milk wand dispenses the exact amount for each recipe, which takes the guesswork out of crafting lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and macchiatos. My go-to has to be the americano, and I like to add extra hot water which is easy to do straight from the machine.The maintenance is relatively low, especially compared to other styles of espresso machines. Be sure not to use beans that are too oily, since the grinder isn’t accessible for cleaning. The screen tells you when to empty the grounds chamber and drip tray, as well as when to clean the milk attachment. I like to keep an empty cup beneath the spout when powering the machine on and off since a bit of water is used to flush the system each time. That way there is less in the drip tray when it comes time to clean it.The water tank can be a bit finicky to replace when it’s full, so I now just pull it out slightly to expose the opening and refill it while it’s mostly still in place. I really like how the machine tells you when to refill the water, as well.The hopper areas can be a bit hard to access if your cabinets are close to the top of machine, but my work around is to put the machine on an appliance tray that allows you to move it back out of the way when not in use.Overall, I am hugely impressed with this machine. I’ve been able to create coffee shop quality drinks with excellent flavor from the very start. The ease of use, build quality, and output are all top notch. Cannot recommend this enough for anyone who wants great espresso at home without a steep learning curve. 11/10

High-end espresso machine

One thing that is immediately clear is that this is a high-end espresso machine meant for those who take their coffee drinks seriously. For the average user who is not picky with their coffee and don't care too much about the details, this might not be all that necessary. However if you take your coffee seriously and want to be able to make cafe quality drinks, this should be in consideration.Setting up this machine was quite a daunting task. I read the manual and spent quite a bit of time trying to make sure I did not miss any details in setting this up. In retrospect, all that reading was probably not necessary. It's probably a good idea to wash all the components that would touch your drink with warm water before using it but apart from that, there's not too ... MoreOne thing that is immediately clear is that this is a high-end espresso machine meant for those who take their coffee drinks seriously. For the average user who is not picky with their coffee and don't care too much about the details, this might not be all that necessary. However if you take your coffee seriously and want to be able to make cafe quality drinks, this should be in consideration.Setting up this machine was quite a daunting task. I read the manual and spent quite a bit of time trying to make sure I did not miss any details in setting this up. In retrospect, all that reading was probably not necessary. It's probably a good idea to wash all the components that would touch your drink with warm water before using it but apart from that, there's not too much you need to prepare. It's easiest to just plug in the machine and follow the instructions on the screen to set it up rather than spending so much time in the manual. The instructions were quite simple to follow and in no time the machine was set up.Making a drink with super easy with the touch screen. I was easily able to select which drink I wanted, select the size and intensity and have it prepare the drink. I chose a latte and it requested that I add some milk to the carafe. One thing that was a little confusing was I was not sure how much milk I would need. This is probably something that you will need to learn with experience as it does not handhold you in exactly how much milk you need in the carafe. It was able to really quickly steam the milk and dispense the milk and espresso shot. The entire process from grinding beans to having a drink ready took probably just a minute. The speed is quite impressive. The drink tasted quite good, a definite step up from drip coffee. There's so much to explore with all the different drinks on the menu and the various settings including the grind size and the intensities. It'll take a while for me to fully understand every aspect of this machine but I can immediately tell that it is a high quality product just from making a couple of drinks.Maintenance is fairly simple. There's a bunch of things that the machine does by itself or via the maintenance menu such as rinsing some of the parts. Some of the parts you'll need to hand wash while others may be placed in the dishwasher. There's also a water filter that needs to be replaced every 2 months if the water you use isn't the best. There's also the descaler or that can be used in case you need to descale the machine. Apart from that there doesn't seem to be all that much that you need to do to maintain the machine.This machine is quite complex and take some effort to learn all the kinks. However it is well worth it if you want to make great espresso drinks at home. While the machine's not cheap, it could potentially save you money over time compared to constantly purchasing drinks at coffee shops. Definitely recommend considering this if you're serious about your coffee.

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED !

Designed for a seamless experience, the fully automatic Magnifica Plus guides you through the brewing process. Easily craft drinks with the touch of a button with 18 recipes to choose from, including Latte Macchiatos, Cappuccinos, Americanos & Iced Coffee. The built-in conical burr grinder and brewing unit deliver espresso with the perfect grind, dose, and brew every time, saving you time and effort. De’Longhi’s proprietary LatteCrema™ technology automatically froths milk and milk alternatives, allowing you to personalize your drink with 3 different frothing settings - light, creamy, or dense. The full touch screen display and soft touch buttons make navigation intuitive and guide you to craft and customize your beverage quickly. With up to 4 unique user profiles, ... MoreDesigned for a seamless experience, the fully automatic Magnifica Plus guides you through the brewing process. Easily craft drinks with the touch of a button with 18 recipes to choose from, including Latte Macchiatos, Cappuccinos, Americanos & Iced Coffee. The built-in conical burr grinder and brewing unit deliver espresso with the perfect grind, dose, and brew every time, saving you time and effort. De’Longhi’s proprietary LatteCrema™ technology automatically froths milk and milk alternatives, allowing you to personalize your drink with 3 different frothing settings - light, creamy, or dense. The full touch screen display and soft touch buttons make navigation intuitive and guide you to craft and customize your beverage quickly. With up to 4 unique user profiles, adjust size and intensity to fit your preferences. Find your favorite drinks faster with Smart One-Touch intelligence, programmed to remember your most popular choices. Clean-up is simple with our auto-clean function and detachable, dishwasher-safe parts. With the Magnifica Plus, enjoy your café favorites at home, at the touch of a button.18 ONE-TOUCH RECIPESEnjoy Espresso, Latte Macchiatos, Cappuccinos, Americanos, Iced Coffee, & more at the touch of a button. With 4 drink sizes and 5 intensity options, easily adjust drinks to fit your preference.BUILT-IN GRINDERThe built-in conical burr grinder delivers a precise, consistent dose of freshly ground coffee when brewing. With 13 settings, this grinder ensures that your coffee beans are finely and evenly ground to bring out a rich flavor and aroma.LATTECREMA HOT™ SYSTEMDe'Longhi’s proprietary technology textures both milk and milk alternatives. The automatic system delivers creamy frothed milk leaving you with a perfect end result. With 3 froth settings - light foam, creamy foam, and dense foam - adjust the texture to fit your preference.SIMPLE & INTUITIVE DISPLAYThe 3.5” TFT full-touch screen and soft-touch buttons are designed to guide you as you craft your perfect beverage. Navigation is simple and user-friendly, allowing you to sort through and customize recipes easily.USER PROFILESSave and personalize your drink recipes with 4 different user profiles. Choose from 4 sizes and 5 intensities to craft your perfect drink. Additionally, the Magnifica Plus system recognizes your preferences and is programmed to list your most frequently selected drinks first in the menu, saving you time searching for your favorite recipes.EASY TO CLEANRemovable and dishwasher-safe parts for easy clean up, giving you more time to enjoy your drink.What's IncludedCarbon Active FilterMeasuring ScoopTotal Hardness TestCleaning BrushDescaler 100mLRemovable Water SpoutMilk carafe (hot)

[Rewarded Review] A personal barista without having to leave a tip

If you’re like all other coffee lovers, like me, the next best thing to actually having a coffee shop and barista in your own home or office is having an appliance with the ability to brew and craft your own concoctions. However, for those who have used or owned their own espresso machine in the past, they know how much barista knowledge, effort, and clean up is involved with such an appliance which can potentially scare some consumers away. That’s why the Delonghi Magnifica Plus fully automatic espresso machine is one of the best, if not THE best, options for either a beginner barista or, like me, someone who has used a handful of espresso machines in the past but is always looking for an easier, better way to do just about anything.Right out of the box, the ... MoreIf you’re like all other coffee lovers, like me, the next best thing to actually having a coffee shop and barista in your own home or office is having an appliance with the ability to brew and craft your own concoctions. However, for those who have used or owned their own espresso machine in the past, they know how much barista knowledge, effort, and clean up is involved with such an appliance which can potentially scare some consumers away. That’s why the Delonghi Magnifica Plus fully automatic espresso machine is one of the best, if not THE best, options for either a beginner barista or, like me, someone who has used a handful of espresso machines in the past but is always looking for an easier, better way to do just about anything.Right out of the box, the Magnifica was easy to set up and get started by simply removing the protective wrap and plugging it in. Once it powers on, the beautifully clear touchscreen walks you through the set up process without having to rely on paper instructions or viewing videos although all three options are available. Once you fill the machine with espresso beans and water, it will go through initial preparation to make your first brew. It can be quite loud in comparison to other espresso machines, however, keep in mind, it’s because the Magnifica is doing all the work for you with all the pumps and moving parts to grind the beans, press them and heat up. If you are creating a drink that requires milk or an alternative such as a latte or macchiato, you simply pop out the waterspout on the front of the machine and plug in the milk container which should be stored in the refrigerator if you plan on keeping milk in it. Once the setup is complete, you are ready to start experimenting and brewing using their simple touch screen prompts.There are a plethora of milk or latte style coffees to choose from as well as coffee and espresso options. You could easily spend an hour tinkering with all the options to ensure you are getting just the right taste in your drink and it’s really fun to do when you have company over especially when they taste how great the drinks are coming from an in-home appliance and not having to pay the outrageous prices of local coffee shops. If there are multiple people in your household, you can add multiple profiles to the machine where you can customize specific drink options within those profiles such as the size, strength, and even adding extra shots.One of the main gripes I have always had with our previous espresso machines is the clean-up and maintenance. For those that don’t know, this consists of constantly wiping up espresso grounds, coffee spot on our counters, ensuring there’s no leftover milk on or around the machine, descaling the machine, etc. which can be time consuming and tedious trying to squeeze this routine into our already busy lives. With the Magnifica, there is very little cleanup as everything is contained within the machine including the beans, water, used grounds, etc. saving lots of time and effort which, in my opinion, is one of the best features of this machine. After each brew, the Magnifica empties each pressed coffee puck into its container hidden on the front of the machine under the espresso spout. If you made a drink with milk using the machine, it will ensure it purges the lines that had milk in it to ensure there’s no residue which can ultimately lead to that rotten milk smell, again, saving you the time and effort it takes to clean espresso machine parts.Overall, my wife and I have been truly impressed with what the Magnifica can do in comparison to the espresso machines we have been using for a decade. We can finally focus much more on enjoying our beverages and other adulting instead of worrying about the cleanup. I would recommend the Magnifica to anyone from advanced baristas to beginners looking to step up their coffee game or simplify their daily routines while also saving money in the long run versus making daily trips to the pricy local coffee shop.

[Rewarded Review] Not as simple as you may think

I have the Magnifica Plus and am not impressed with the machine. (I used to have the Breville, and it’s a better choice).You may think a semi-automatic machine has more steps when operating than a fully automatic one. The Magnifica Plus milk container is like a Lego puzzle of five pieces that you need to disassemble when cleaning. For instance, if you make an XL large latte, it will consume the entire container of milk; if you make a medium latte, it will consume almost half, and you can store the milk in the fridge for 48 hours as I notice the milk starts getting a funny taste (2% milk filter) after that time. You will not turn on the dishwasher to wash one item, meaning you will spend time frequently cleaning this item manually. With the Breville, you wash the ... MoreI have the Magnifica Plus and am not impressed with the machine. (I used to have the Breville, and it’s a better choice).You may think a semi-automatic machine has more steps when operating than a fully automatic one. The Magnifica Plus milk container is like a Lego puzzle of five pieces that you need to disassemble when cleaning. For instance, if you make an XL large latte, it will consume the entire container of milk; if you make a medium latte, it will consume almost half, and you can store the milk in the fridge for 48 hours as I notice the milk starts getting a funny taste (2% milk filter) after that time. You will not turn on the dishwasher to wash one item, meaning you will spend time frequently cleaning this item manually. With the Breville, you wash the cup and wipe the wand.The Magnifica Plus dispenses water when turned on or off and cleans after milk, filling the bottom tray faster. If you don’t clean the bottom tray frequently, it will start to smell. (I keep a mug handy for this operation to avoid the extra cleaning step of the bottom tray)The Magnifica Plus has a coffee option that tries to emulate a drip coffee option, but no matter what setting you adjust, the coffee always comes out too watery or with an intense, burnt flavor. I have tried all the settings for this coffee option and have had no luck getting a good cup.Do not expect the espresso extraction to be as dense and flavorful as the higher-end machines; it is just decent. I don’t call it "Crema" because "coffee cream" typically doesn't contain actual cream; it’s just scummy foam (Coffee Crema is just a marketing word made up by Giovanni Gaggia). That said, it does produce good foam when using quality beans.The coffee temperature is suitable (it comes out hot), and the milk frother works well. I like the drink sizes, and if you want a bigger size, there is a prompt at the end of the pouring that allows you to add more.I am still deciding whether to keep this machine. It’s overkill for a single person to use and a hassle to maintain and operate just for a cup of coffee.

[Rewarded Review] Plenty of features, hassle to clean and learn

I have tried a few different semi automated and automated coffee machines over the years and some are as simple as a Keurig or Nespresso, put the pod in and set it and forget it and it does the basic job of brewing hot coffee from a pod and its a one size fits all option. Then there are the more complicated machines such as Breville or De'Longhi, which are the fancy automated options, touting pre set recipes concoctions and built in milk frothers and several options and even, in this case, a built in bean grinder. Surely, the automated options are a better choice you would think, however not so fast. Keep in mind, the automated options have a lot more moving parts, tout self cleaning but really create more hassle and in the end its not as satisfying a product then ... MoreI have tried a few different semi automated and automated coffee machines over the years and some are as simple as a Keurig or Nespresso, put the pod in and set it and forget it and it does the basic job of brewing hot coffee from a pod and its a one size fits all option. Then there are the more complicated machines such as Breville or De'Longhi, which are the fancy automated options, touting pre set recipes concoctions and built in milk frothers and several options and even, in this case, a built in bean grinder. Surely, the automated options are a better choice you would think, however not so fast. Keep in mind, the automated options have a lot more moving parts, tout self cleaning but really create more hassle and in the end its not as satisfying a product then you thought.This machine is no exception and is supposedly the newest of De'longhi line of automated expresso/coffee makers. Lets start with the likes of this machine: The built in coffee bean grinder is not just a nice to have but with the 18 built in auto drink recipes this has, its a necessity to have fresh ground coffee for all of your drinks, not only is it a better flavor but it makes it a fresher cup of expresso or cappucinno or machiatto. I did also like that this machine had drink features at the touch of a button ready to go and you can set a cup down and hit the touchscreen recipe and it will create the drink of choice with the 4 drink size options and various coffee intensity. You can even save your set up profile of your "likes" directly on the machine, which is a nice feature if you want to wake up and just hit a button. I did like that this had a built in milk cream system which frothes and pours this directly in the cup, instead of a separate milk frothing feature and it produces a good foam for my drinks. Also, I did like that this fit easily on my counter, actually under my cabinets not taking up a ton of real estate similar to my Keurig or Nespresso. Different than a pod coffee maker, this is a fresher, better tasting cup of expresso. Now on to the dislikes of this machine: It is an absolute hassle to clean no matter what it states about dishwasher safe and easy to clean parts, the frother creamer system is 5 pieces that break down and can go into a dishwasher however this is a daily chore, same with the tray which is constantly catching drips from the milk frother and drip spouts and fills easily and if its not attended to, will cause issues. I would also expect this machine to be more self cleaning in some areas. For the price you are paying for this fully automated machine, my expectation is this would have more cleaning options or make it much easier to clean. Also, if you are looking for a regular cup of coffee from this machine, it comes out very strong or very weak and as much as I played around with it, it still didnt come out at the right intesity.At the end of the day, this is a pretty fancy machine and has several features that cater to many different types and styles of drink concoctions. However, with the hassles of cleaning, trying to play around with intensities to get the drink the right way and the price point, I am just unsure this is the machine for everyone.

[Rewarded Review] well done de longhi but still needs improvements

De longhi Magnifica plus is a beautiful coffee machine that is built to make it easy for you to enjoy your coffee. With beautiful display this coffee machine does makes things a lot better to he considering I'm coming from using De longhi other coffee machine that requires more manual work, having to not worrying about that makes me appreciate having Magnifica in my kitchen. A very attractive coffee machine base that the moment my wife saw it she could not wait to experience how this machine will performDEVICEThe one we got is the silver version with beautiful finish. first impression the machine is not that big it does include about 3.5 touch screen that does enhanced the experience. The packaging comes with water level tester that you would need to use to help ... MoreDe longhi Magnifica plus is a beautiful coffee machine that is built to make it easy for you to enjoy your coffee. With beautiful display this coffee machine does makes things a lot better to he considering I'm coming from using De longhi other coffee machine that requires more manual work, having to not worrying about that makes me appreciate having Magnifica in my kitchen. A very attractive coffee machine base that the moment my wife saw it she could not wait to experience how this machine will performDEVICEThe one we got is the silver version with beautiful finish. first impression the machine is not that big it does include about 3.5 touch screen that does enhanced the experience. The packaging comes with water level tester that you would need to use to help on which month to adjust your filter system. The screen is beautiful with smooth animation and offers a variety of coffee recipes you can create with a touch of the button, the screen is simple you have the user button, power button on the right and milk type drink on the bottom left and coffee type drinks on lower right. the water tank is located on the right side that is easy to side and the milk container for milk frothing the machine takes coffee beans with an option for coffee grind as well. I love that makes it easier for my father who only likes to drink decaffeinated coffee.EXPERIENCEmajority of time I would make latte I could drink at least 3 of that in a day. making coffee with this machine is simple as clicking the drink on the screen. but the best part is you have the ability to adjust how strong you want or how much do you want, there’s at least 18 drinks you could make, and the ability to create 4 user profile in this machine. it’s a very handy features that let you save your own preset for drinks without re adjusting every time you use it. I love the milk and coffee pouring animations, you also have the ability to add an extra shot to your. the mill container works wonderful, it can create some of the best milk foam i’ve tried. the device it’s self is simple and easy to break down and clean, just make sure you keep up with all the parts. the device itself does an auto rinse that automatically recommends you to do so after preparing the drink. the whole setup can be followed on the machine main screen so you technically don’t even need the manual. the water thank can only hold up to 1.9 liters of water which is not bad fair decent size specially with only two people in the household.CONCLUSIONthe machine makes a great coffee, the beans that came in the package not so much I thought what they included was alright and the flavor was decent, one thing that I notice right away was the temperature of the coffee once its finish making it, for me I don’t think it’s hot enough. yes the coffee is hot but I prefer a bit more heat from the machine. i’ve check the setting for heat levels and the machine is currently on its max, honestly for me this is just a medium heat, and it’s a bit disappointing that I don’t think the machine could ever get hotter than what we currently have, my other option is to either put it in microwave after the coffee is prepared. but it’s a bit annoying. having profile for drink was a a nice touch, creating a perfect looking milk froth was simple you just had to watch it. the machine is a bit too compact, I wish they widened it up a bit with a bit more space for water tank. maintenance is easy all of them are plug and play kind of scenario, don’t need to unscrew things or take multiple step to clean the device, I also wish the machine is taller so my to go insulated drink holder could fit and the nozzle for the espresso to give an option to move forward and backwards beyond up and down. overall it’s one great espresso machine that’s capable of creating tons of drinks