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DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM220.31.SB review

DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM220.31.SB

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good milk frothing score.
  • Removable group head. (cleaning purposes).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK score for coffee temperature consistency when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • When making 2 cups at a time or a double shot, it grinds for longer than a single shot but doesn't make a true 2x single shot based on the original single shot settings. Still a bit watered down.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
72%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
55%

Sustainability

Warranty
2
Country of origin
Romania
Shop Ethical rating
D

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$729.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Manual
Coffee strength settings
Yes (3)
Measured heat-up time
32 sec
Frothing ready
23 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
35 x 24 x 43
Weight (kg)
9
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, literature, milk frother, pre-ground coffee scoop, decalcification powder and water-hardness test.

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
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 (3 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
Drink choices include espresso, coffee, long black, americano and doppio+.

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