De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM222.20.B, Automatic Coffee Machine with Milk Nozzle, Bean to Cup Espresso Machine with 4 One-Touch Recipes, Soft-Touch Control Panel, 1450W, Black

First impressions1. Its a large machine so making sure you have the space for it first is important.2. Classy looking, almost like what a hotel would have or self service coffee machine that they have in car dealerships.3. Set up relatively easy as mentioned instructions provided are very generic but a quick youtube guide from delonghi will provide you with all the help.Usage1. Loud on initial start up but this is mentioned in the setup guide2. Grinds beans well just remember you can adjust the grind size (mine is currently set on size 2 which seems like a good overall setting)3. First few usage you will have to keep going back to the set up guide for any customized settings (you will understand once you have the machine)Coffee1. Depending on the settings you are able to create your perfect cup (did not use the machine on default settings to make my first cup so can not comment on how well this is done)2. Fresher coffee beans do make a more flavorsome cup but also I find that the machine itself will help with extracting a very full body coffee regardless of the freshness or price of the beans. (of course the fresher the beans the more flavor)3. Even with supermarket beans are able to enjoy a very tasty coffee (same beans used with a cafeteria, reusable tassimo pod and this bean to cup machine)3.1. Using the same beans with 3 different methods the Delonghi magnifica was able to produce nice (although thin before of the beans) crema, flavor was alot more intense too. (again down to the beans used)Cleaning1. Everything you want to clean comes out for easy cleaningMy cons1. The only thing I dont like is when removing the water tank it tends to scuff up the polished drip tray cover and to avoid this I either have to force the water tank upwards while pulling out or remove the entire drip tray before removing the water tank. (more of an annoyance for myself)ConclusionNot exactly budget but not exactly expensive either, for the coffee it produces regardless of beans used the flavor, convenience, looks and maintenance, its a joy to have and I look forward to firing up this machine in the morning.

My Delonghi Dedica died with overheating problems and a leak.... after nearly 10 years that is!I looked at several other machines, sent them all back (even the Breville was Chinese!).I was concerned that the 'automatic' machines had too much to potentially go wrong with them but eventually settled on this Delonghi Magnifica.As expected fromDelonghi, it works superbly, does what it claims to do and the quality of manufacture and design, although largely plastic, is high.Using Lavazza coffee beans I can honestly say that in my 60 years of coffee drinking - I started when I was 10 - of all the many coffee machines I have owned, this is the first to produce the same quality and taste as I get in my local bar in France. Truly.If it keeps working - and it probably will if properly maintained - it will be the best coffee machine I have had.Yes, the grinder is noisy; the machine makes all kinds of whirring noises, lights flash and it sounds complex when it starts up but the end result is very strong, perfect espresso and cappuccino. It will also make weaker coffee of various 'American' types if you're not up to the real stuff and it cleans itself upon shutdown and has very many other features.One other thing; the instructions are incomprehensible, so watch the videos instead.A superb machine for £320.

At first I thought it was faulty, but it was the case that it needs priming before it works ( I should have read the instructions) it’s an amazing piece of equipment. To wake up in the morning and just press a button for a coffee is fantastic. I like latte, it doesn’t have that option, which I thought it would but it’s has the cappuccino option which is really the same just in reverse order milk first instead of last . No big deal.All In all I’m so very happy with this machine. I like the way the milk is hot and foamy plus authentic , rather than having to steam the milk myself.Definitely worth buying.

I recently got the Magnifica Start Manual Milk as a replacement for the Philips 2200, and I find it slightly better overall. It’s definitely quieter, which is a big plus. The only downside is that the water tank is a bit smaller compared to the Philips. It makes great coffee though, and I’m hoping it holds up well without any issues.

Lovely machine - ordered as a Christmas present. Worked beautifully for just 3 x weeks - then water volumes began to be very erratic - expresso was very watery and disappointing. Tried everything - finer grounds setting, cleared reservoir, used different beans, followed all troubleshooting tips - no joy. Contacted Amazon - they won't replace (though it is still available on Amazon) but will refund BUT.....As a Prime customer I am very disappointed that Amazon expect me to package up this faulty, very heavy, fragile machine and organise a commercial delivery company to return it to them to get a refund. It was delivered originally by an Amazon Prime Van to my door. As the original packaging has already been recycled, this is a difficult ask of me. I would not order kitchen equipment such as this from Amazon again - very disappointing after sales support/returns policy. Replacing like for like with delivery to my door and pickup of faulty machine should be the Amazon response.

Very happy with this purchase. Setup was relatively simple, makes fantastic coffee and really appreciate the cleaning features.

I wish I had bought one of these sooner. I was always a bit hesitant in buying one of these expensive machines due to the maintenance and complexity of use. However, the automatic version is super easy and takes away that. Love the ease of the buttons, one touch use and the ease of cleaning using a dishwasher or hand.