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DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 03.110.S review

DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 03.110.S

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good milk frothing.
  • Very even coffee temperature when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • Drip tray full indicator.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK taste test score.
  • It produces weak coffee when making two cups at a time or a double shot resulting in a watered-down flavour.
  • The grinder fineness control is a little hard to adjust.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Taste test score
65%
Ease of use score
69%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
80%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating
D

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$999.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Manual
Coffee strength settings
Yes (variable)
Measured heat-up time
1 min 10 sec
Frothing ready
20 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
37 x 28 x 42
Weight (kg)
10.3
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, water hardness tester, measuring spoon, descaler, instructional DVD

Features

Standby mode
Yes (eco mode)
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 15 and 30 minutes, and after 1, 2 and 3 hours)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Yes (same as steam nozzle)
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (4 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes / No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
None

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