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De'Longhi Magnifica Duo vs De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055
The bottom line
It comes down to one-touch drinks.
Get the De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055 if…
you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.
Get the De'Longhi Magnifica Duo if…
you want more drinks at one touch: 20 vs. 18, or you want to spend less: price class $$$ vs. $$$$.
The De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055 is ahead on 0 specs, the De'Longhi Magnifica Duo on 1. We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.
Score by category
Each bar is out of 100. Popularity is how often the machine sells on Amazon compared to all 115 machines.
De'Longhi Magnifica DuoDe'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055
Brewing
Milk
Convenience
Popularity
Why is the De'Longhi Magnifica Duo better than the De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055?
- 11% more one-touch drinks20 vs. 18
Why is the De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055 better than the De'Longhi Magnifica Duo?
No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.
Every spec, with its source
Only specs both sides state can win. A “Not stated” never wins or loses.
Brewing
Built-in grinder
Fresh grinding right before brewing matters more for taste than almost anything else. A built-in grinder saves buying a separate one.
Grind settings
More steps let you fine-tune extraction for different beans. Below about 15 steps, dialing in espresso gets hard.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
Adjustable brew temperature
Light roasts like hotter water, dark roasts cooler. Without adjustment you are stuck with one setting.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
Pump pressure
Espresso is brewed at about 9 bar. Higher numbers on the box are maximum pump ratings and do not make better coffee, so we do not score them.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
Milk
Milk frothing
A manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible.
Convenience
Water tank
A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
Bean hopper
How many beans the built-in grinder holds.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
One-touch drinks
Preset recipes such as latte or cappuccino at the push of a button.
Hot water outlet
For Americanos and tea without a kettle.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
Size and weight
Height
Measure the space under your kitchen cabinets. Many machines need a few extra inches on top to refill the water tank or bean hopper.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
14 in
Amazon listing
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055
14.8 in
Amazon listing
Counter space
Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
166 sq in
Amazon listing
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055
166 sq in
Amazon listing
Weight
Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
20.8 lbs
Amazon listing
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055
21.4 lbs
Amazon listing
Other
Power
Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo
Not stated
Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 115 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score
Deal check
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo · price class $$$
Around its usual price.Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.
See today’s priceDe'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055 · price class $$$$
About 10% below its 90-day average right now.Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.
See today’s priceQuestions
Which is better, the De'Longhi Magnifica Duo or the De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055?
The De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055 scores 49 points, the De'Longhi Magnifica Duo 44. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.
Do both have a built-in grinder?
Yes, both grind beans fresh.
How do they froth milk?
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo: automatic milk system. De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055: automatic milk system.
Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?
The De'Longhi Magnifica Duo is 14 in tall, the De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055 14.8 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.
Higher score · 49De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055Check price on Amazon