De'Longhi Magnifica Start: Automatic Espresso Machine, Built-In 13-Setting Grinder, Manual Steam Wand

Freshly ground espresso, made simple

The De'Longhi Magnifica Start is a fully automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder, designed for people who mostly drink espresso, coffee and Americano. A manual steam wand also lets you make cappuccinos and lattes.

What sets it apart

The machine grinds the beans right before brewing, cup after cup. For milk drinks, you texture the milk yourself with the steam wand, as on a portafilter machine. It is an accessible way to switch to whole-bean coffee.

Key specifications

• 3 one-touch drinks: espresso, coffee and Americano. The X2 button makes two cups at once.
• Adjustable strength, volume and coffee temperature: every drink adjusts to your taste.
• Conical burr grinder with 13 grind settings: you set the fineness to match the beans you use.
• Pre-ground coffee funnel: handy for a cup of decaf.
• Steam wand with removable cappuccino tip: manual milk frothing with cow's milk or a plant-based beverage. The same wand delivers hot water.
• 15-bar pump, 1,250 W, 120 V.
• Removable 1.8 L water tank and 250 g bean hopper.
• Height-adjustable coffee spout for cups up to 13.9 cm tall.
• Dimensions: W 24 x D 44 x H 36 cm, about 9 kg.

Day to day

Touch the drink you want: the machine grinds, doses and brews. For a cappuccino, froth the milk with the steam wand, then add the espresso. The brew group is removable and rinses under water. Indicator lights tell you when to empty the grounds container, descale or replace the water filter.

Who it's for

• First-time automatic machine buyers who mostly drink espresso, coffee or Americano.
• Coffee lovers who like to texture their own milk, or who drink milk only occasionally.
• Kitchens where space matters: 24 cm wide.

Less suited for

• One-touch milk drinks: see the De'Longhi Magnifica Start Milk or the Magnifica Evo Milk.
• A wider recipe menu, including iced coffee: see the De'Longhi Magnifica Plus.
• Full control over extraction: a portafilter machine such as the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo is a better fit.

Category positioning

The Magnifica Start is the entry point to De'Longhi's automatic range. Among entry-level automatic machines with a built-in grinder, it focuses on the essentials: freshly ground coffee, simple settings and a steam wand.

Compatible with

De'Longhi DLSC002 water filter, EcoDecalk DLSC500 descaler, Eco MultiClean DLSC550 milk cleaner and De'Longhi DLSC060 milk pitcher.