Cuisinart EM550E
A compact bean-to-cup for espresso, americano and cold brew
€355.00
View this machineCuisinart EM550E or De'Longhi Magnifica S?
What actually differs between the Cuisinart EM550E and the De'Longhi Magnifica S, and what that means for who you are.
De'Longhi Magnifica S
The best-selling bean-to-cup in the Netherlands for ten years running
€307.00 in Silver Black
View this machineWhat differs
- The Magnifica S is €48.00 cheaper.
- Both are the same kind of machine, a bean-to-cup, so they work the same way.
- Both have a built-in grinder, so you do not need to buy one.
- Milk works the same on both: with a steam wand you control yourself.
- Cleaning the milk system is the same on both: after every use, a short burst of steam or water and a wipe with a damp cloth.
Specifications side by side
| Cuisinart EM550E | De'Longhi Magnifica S | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup |
| Grinder | Built in | Built in |
| Milk system | Steam wand you control yourself | Steam wand you control yourself |
| Drinks | 4 recipes | Not stated |
| Grind settings | Not stated | 13 |
| Burrs | Conical steel burrs | Not stated |
| Water tank | 1.5 litres | 1.8 litres |
| Bean hopper | 150 g | 250 g |
| Grounds container | Not stated | 14 servings |
| Width | Not stated | 23 cm |
| Depth x height | Not stated | 43 x 34 cm |
| Weight | Not stated | 9.3 kg |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar | 15 bar |
| Power | Not stated | 1450 watt |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Made in | Not stated | Romania |
| Model number | EM550E | ECAM22.110.SB |
Who for
Cuisinart EM550E
Anyone who mostly drinks black coffee and cold brew and froths milk by hand.
De'Longhi Magnifica S
Anyone who wants a workhorse and is not interested in the technology.
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