De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next Engineer and Coffee Drinker's Review In totality the Magnifica Evo Next is well Engineered and constructed. It presents physical and control features well considered, and arranged to offer ease and pleasure of use. Cleaning and replenishment is not a chore with this device. The Evo Next was designed to encourage coffee brewing rather than just look pretty. Whole weight is substantial enough to suggest quality and to maintain its place on a counter, yet the Magnifica easily slides around for access and cleaning. Evo Next size is substantial enough to minimize refilling of water and beans, and to limit cleaning to a reasonable frequency. Height is suited for fit under upper cabinets, using a good compromise of storage capacity versus easy access. There is adequate clearance to refill the coffee bean hopper from above, while providing for many cups before replenishment. The water carafe seems small, yet it is well considered by being tall and deep enough to hold a full container of water from my Zero Water pitcher. Front access is the best choice I have seen among coffee brewers, and this design slides out easily yet feels substantial and of a precise fit. This feature is indicative of good design choices. The drip tray and grounds hopper are located together in the best location possible for easy removal to empty and clean. Upon purchase a few months ago I removed all the components to inspect for damage, fit, and familiarity. Packing was substantial and the machine arrived in tact. All the components seem durable and substantial, and fit tightly and precise, while being easy to access. Upon removal of the Brewing Unit from the right side access I was impressed by the quality and fit of this principle assembly. This component is indicative of high quality and good choices by the Engineers involved in this design. I have owned many coffee makers of all tiers and this is at the top for a residential machine. The burr grinder feature was a prerequisite for me to consider this machine. And it has not failed to impress me these past months. I set the coarse of grind once and have found no need to change that setting. The Evo Next grinds as does my counter-top Burr Grinder, and gives repeatable results. The noise level is not a factor when beans are ground, and the reservoir is large enough to limit refills to perhaps twice a week, even with our frequent use. I find both the Ground Hopper (my term) and Drip Tray to be easy to clean, and I do that routine daily for good housekeeping. The grounds go into a bucket for composting, and the container is rinsed out with warm water then dried with a paper towel. Removing the two top plates of the Drip Tray is easy enough and a daily rinse is part of my routine, with a light soap wash once a week to keep it from becoming slimy. I have yet to clean the water carafe, but that should be an easy task. The carbon filter was replaced once so far and that is a simple matter. I drink nothing but Zero Water filtered water, and as such the Evo Next considers our refills as 'soft' water, so far precluding descaling. Although the Zero does not remove Calcium or other minerals they are stable in the water and will take forever to precipitate. Overall it is a pleasure to use and maintain the Magnifica Evo Next. We now drink more coffee than before, and enjoy it to a higher degree. We benefit from direct grind brewing like any good barista offers at a coffee shop. And we can prepare a wide range of coffee and latte drinks with ease. I've owned and used conventional latte machines and while they are fun the amount of work required to brew at home discourages frequent use. We use this De'Longhi more often than any other coffee brewer we have ever owned.

Bought this after doing extensive research on Super Automatic Espresso machines as a birthday gift for my wife. We are both coffee snobs, and dislike drip coffee machines and most have rubber tubing that eventually seems to impart a flavor into the brew. Because of this, we were using either a Chemex pour-over, or a manual espresso machine. Both consumed a lot of time, and with 3 children and tight schedules, we found it difficult to make the coffee at home and resorted to coffeeshops a few times a week. The ease of use, with its push button selections, allows us to easily start a coffee and walk away to attend to other things in the household as it brews. We purchase our beans from an amazing one-person local roaster, so being able to enjoy a well-brewed cup of our own beans has been a real treat. We've owned it for just over 3 months now and have ran into zero issues with it. It automatically alerts to low water and when to empty the spent coffee. One criticism I have is that it doesn't seem to know when it is about to run low on water, so I've created a few doppios in which it would run out of water halfway through the pull. Because of this, I've taken to pulling out the water and filling it in the morning, regardless of whether I get a notification or not. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with this machine, and the option to toss in ground beans for a single cup has made it easy to have a decaf espresso after dinner a few nights a week. For the price and the functionality, I've been recommending this to so many people in my life, and always offer a cup of coffee to home visitors.

I've been an Amazon customer for over 10 years, buying everything from small gadgets to large appliances, and this is the first time I've ever had to return a big-ticket item like an espresso machine. I usually don't bother writing reviews, but I feel compelled to warn potential buyers about this product. We received the machine just 4 days ago, and from the very first night, we noticed a serious problem: clear water slowly draining from the freshwater tank overnight, even when the machine is completely off and unplugged. By morning, the tank level has dropped noticeably (1 full glass of water if not more), and the water accumulates in the plastic waste container under the exit port—without us making a single cup of coffee. It's not a small drip; it's enough to create a puddle. We tried everything to troubleshoot: reseating the water tank multiple times, thoroughly cleaning the seals and connection points. Nothing stopped the leak. Based on what I've read online about common issues with this model, this seems like a faulty seal or internal valve problem right out of the box—perhaps a worn O-ring at the tank connection, a leaking expansion chamber, or a defective pressure relief valve that's allowing gravity-fed siphoning. These are known complaints in De'Longhi's ECAM series, often due to subpar build quality and materials that degrade quickly, especially if you're in an area with hard water. (I wish I had known that before purchasing) For a machine at this price point, this level of poor quality is unacceptable. It's not just inconvenient; it raises concerns about long-term reliability and potential for more serious failures down the line. Potential buyers, beware—do your research and consider other brands with better seals and durability. Save yourself the hassle of returns and disappointments. I'm sticking with more reliable options from now on.

Bottom line up front: Yes, this is one of the best investments I've made (with caveats) * I am a coffee snob, bear that in mind if you care less about coffee than I do* I have been fiddling around with low tier K-cup trash to low/mid tier coffee ground-based coffee makers for decades. I realized that when given the opportunity, I'd blow the ridiculous amount of money on coffee shops to make a passable cup for me. I calculated how much I blow on "good" coffee in a year in addition to the garbage I made at home, and $700 for a real piece of equipment became justifiable. I was skeptical, as there are downsides for everything. The only thing I can see for now is that maintenance on this is crucial and more than I am used to. Aside from ensuring this baby stays in pristine cleanliness, which becomes habit, the product is worth it. I now make far superior espresso and cappuccinos than the high priced coffee spots. Almost as good as the one off pro coffee maker shops. So worth it, highly recommend.

A great machine! Uses the beans and water quite efficiently. Super la crème. Full flavor. Good design. Fits well. I am super picky when it comes to espresso machines, especially the super automatics. They did a great job with this one. I love the multiple profiles and ability of I have each custom drink in memory.