Comparison · Espresso Machines

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on water tank, width, depth, height. The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.5 L for the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine).

What actually differs

  • The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.5 L for the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine).
  • The Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine is lighter at 9.1 kg; the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB weighs 9.6 kg.
  • Size, De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB against Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine: width 23.1 cm against 25.9 cm, depth 44.5 cm against 43.9 cm, height 36 cm against 38.1 cm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB if…

Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping

Beans go in and finished drinks come out at the touch of a button, thanks to the built-in grinder and LatteCrema automatic milk. It trades shot control for convenience, so it is less hands-on than a semi-automatic.

Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself

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Pick the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine if…

Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping

A super-automatic machine with a built-in grinder and thermoblock heating that makes drinks from beans at the touch of a button. The trade-off is less control over the shot than a semi-automatic.

Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself

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Where each one wins

Edge to the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB
  • A larger water tank

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecDe'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SBGaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine
Typical price$$$ $700–1,500$$$ $700–1,500
Machine typeSuper-automaticSuper-automatic
Built-in grinderYesYes
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Needs mains powerYesYes
Water tank1.77 L1.5 L
Width23.1 cm25.9 cm
Depth44.5 cm43.9 cm
Height36 cm38.1 cm
Weight9.6 kg9.1 kg
Voltage120 V120 V
Warranty2 years2 years

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Super-automatic); built-in grinder (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); voltage (120 V); warranty (2 years).

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB vs Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine: common questions

What is the main difference between the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB and the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine?

The De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.5 L for the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine). The Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine is lighter at 9.1 kg; the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB weighs 9.6 kg.

Is the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB or the Gaggia Cadorna Prestige Automatic Espresso Machine more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $700–1,500.

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