De'Longhi Magnifica Evo or Philips 3300 Series LatteGo?

Our verdict

Today the difference is €85: the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo costs €380, the Philips 3300 Series LatteGo €465.

Two bean-to-cup machines with a milk jug, each handling milk its own way. The Magnifica Evo has a carafe that clips onto the machine. After every milk drink you rinse with the clean button, after the last one the carafe comes apart and goes in the dishwasher, and with milk in it, it keeps 2 days in the fridge at most. The 3300’s LatteGo has no tubes: after use you take it off and rinse it or put it in the dishwasher.

For the rest of the upkeep De’Longhi and Philips take different routes too. De’Longhi wants the brew group rinsed with water only, no detergent, and the water filter replaced after two months. Philips asks for a degreasing tablet for the brew group every month and a new AquaClean filter at least every 3 months.

In size they are comparable: both around 24 cm wide, with 1.8 litres of water. The Evo is heavier at 10.16 kg against 7.5 to 8 kg for the 3300, has a slightly smaller bean hopper (250 against 275 grams) and a slightly larger grounds container (14 against 12 servings). For the 3300 Philips lists 5 recipes and ceramic burrs with 12 settings. Both carry a 2 year warranty.

Our verdict: if you want a carafe you can put in the fridge with the milk still in it, and no cleaning tablets to buy, the Magnifica Evo fits. If you want the least work after every cappuccino, choose the 3300: the LatteGo comes off without tubes and can go straight under the tap.