De'Longhi Dinamica Plus
The Dinamica Plus is De'Longhi's value flagship, and its LatteCrema carafe is the star: sealed, dishwasher-safe, and capable of dense, temperature-stable foam that beats frothers on machines costing twice as much.
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De'Longhi Coffee Machines: The Complete Guide
Italy · Founded 1902 · Italian breadth: from $100 pump machines to flagship super-automatics.
De'Longhi covers more of the coffee market than any other manufacturer — budget pump espresso (Stilosa, Dedica), the mid-range La Specialista series, and the hugely popular Magnifica and Dinamica super-automatics. Their machines emphasize convenience and value. The LatteCrema milk system on higher-end models is one of the best automatic milk frothers in the business.
Brand strengths
- Something at every price point
- LatteCrema auto-milk system is class-leading
- Compact designs fit small kitchens
- Wide parts and service network
Considerations
- Entry machines use pressurized baskets that cap shot quality
- Menus on super-automatics feel dated vs. Jura
- Steam power modest on budget models
De'Longhi models we've tested
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
The Magnifica Evo is the cheapest machine we recommend for one-touch bean-to-cup coffee.
De'Longhi Eletta Explore
The Eletta Explore is De'Longhi's kitchen-sink machine: hot espresso, the superb LatteCrema milk system, and a dedicated Cold Extraction mode with a separate cold-milk carafe for iced lattes and cold foam.