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DeLonghiMagnifica Start ECAM220.21.B

Bean-to-cup
Milk frother

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The DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.B is a bean-to-cup coffee machine that dispenses four different types of coffee, with options for personalisation that include aroma and temperature settings. It’s cheaper than most bean-to-cup models, but does it make great-tasting coffee? Read our expert coffee machine review to find out.

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What is it?
Does it make great espressos and cappuccinos?
How quick is it?
How easy is it to use and clean?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Speed of making an espresso
Ease of use

Oct 2023Last checked by Which?
Jul 2023First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2022Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test coffee machines

3 Apr 2024

Quality of espresso

Overall
Speed of making an espresso
Temperature of espresso

How we test quality of espresso

Our expert tasting panel rate the quality of espresso produced by the machine, taking into account the taste, aroma and appearance of the espresso. We also measure the temperature of the espresso and how quickly it's produced.

Ease of use

Overall
Instructions
Preparing the machine
Cleaning
Descaling

How we test ease of use

Our ease-of-use rating takes into account how simple the instructions are to understand and follow and how easy it is to prepare the machine for use. We also assess how straightforward the cleaning and descaling processes are.

Energy efficiency

How we test energy efficiency

We measure the amount of energy the coffee machine uses to heat up and make coffee. We also check how much energy it uses in standby mode.

Machine performance

How we test machine performance

We test how quickly the machine makes espresso, how hot the coffee is and how well it froths milk, if the coffee machine comes with a milk frothing system. For machines that can make two espressos at once, we also measure the volume and temperature of the coffee in each cup to see if you end up with two evenly matched espressos.

Quality of cappuccino

Overall
Milk frothing
Ease of using milk frother

How we test quality of cappuccino

If a coffee machine comes with a milk-frothing system, our panel rate the quality of cappuccino, taking into account the taste, aroma and appearance of the cappuccino, as well as how thick the froth is and how well it blends with the coffee. We also assess how easy it is to use and clean the milk frother.

Quietness

How we test quietness

Our expert lab testers subjectively rate how noisy each coffee machine is when preparing an espresso. This subjective assessment is paired with an objective measurement of the decibel level. A very quiet model will earn itself five stars, while a very noisy machine will only pick up one.

Personalisation

How we test personalisation

Our personalisation rating takes into account how customisable the settings on the coffee machine are so you can tailor drinks to meet your specific tastes. We assess if you can adjust the grind settings, temperature, coffee strength, amount of water dispensed, and whether you can set up profiles for separate users.

Features
Includes milk frother	Milk frother
Froth type	Manual (steam pipe)
Water filter	No
Cup warmer	No
Smart control	No

General
Type	Bean-to-cup
Pressure (bar)	15
Colour	Black
Ground coffee	Yes
Coffee beans	Yes
ESE pods	No
Height	35cm
Width	24cm
Depth	44cm
Weight	8.8kg
Length of power cord (cm)	125cm
Number of espressos	2
Water tank capacity	1.8 litres
Bean hopper (g)	250
Manufacturer guarantee	1-2 years
Manufacturer guarantee terms	DeLonghi bean-to-cup and premium pump espresso coffee machines have a two year guarantee as standard. Other models have a one year guarantee.
Review details	This coffee machine was assessed using our current test programme.

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