De'LonghiMagnifica S, Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, ECAM22.110.B, Black

My Morning Ritual Just Got an Upgrade,A De'Longhi Magnifica SAs a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast, I've tried my fair share of brewing methods, but nothing has quite transformed my daily routine like the De'Longhi Magnifica S. This isn't just a coffee machine; it's a gateway to barista-quality drinks in the comfort of my own kitchen.Right out of the box, the Magnifica S impresses with its sleek, compact design, it fits perfectly on my countertop without taking up too much space, which is a huge bonus. However, the real magic begins once you power it on, the setup was surprisingly straightforward, and I was brewing my first espresso in minutes.The **integrated bean grinder is a game-changer, freshly ground beans make all the difference, and the Magnifica S grinds them on demand, ensuring every cup is bursting with aroma and flavor. You can even adjust the grind fineness to suit your preference, from a coarse grind for a lighter brew to a super fine one for a rich, crema-topped espresso.What I love most is the simplicity of operation, with just a few button presses, I can get a perfect espresso, a long coffee, or hot water for tea. The manual milk frother is also incredibly easy to use, allowing me to create creamy lattes and frothy cappuccinos with minimal effort. It steams milk beautifully, giving you that silky texture you usually only find in a coffee shop.Cleaning is surprisingly hassle-free too, with the automatic descaling program that keeps maintenance simple. For anyone looking to elevate their home coffee experience without the fuss and complexity of a professional machine, the De'Longhi Magnifica S is an absolute winner. It's reliable, easy to use, and consistently delivers fantastic coffee. It's truly made my mornings (afternoons and evenings!) a whole lot brighter. If you're on the fence, jump off – you won't regret it

Well designed and quality product as only the Italians can produced. Fits nicely on the worktop and is a stand out feature.Not only does it look good but it produces excellent coffee every time. It is a step up from my old Delonghi that has served me well and after servicing it myself is still going strong but will be given to another family member.Quieter than the older one and very easy to use straight out of the box and with a QR code manual.Just a brilliant , simple to use coffee machine, very efficient and produces great tasting coffee.

The Good:To say coffee is perfect, is an understatement. Since this is my first bean-to-cup machine, I cannot say if it is thanks to this particular machine unfortunately. Nevertheless, instant and pre-ground just do not do it for me anymore. I like my coffee black, and its like discovering coffee taste all over again. I do not drink white coffee, but my mom who always drank instant, has been converted in just one day.I can also say that, as long as I am concerned, it is as easy to use as it could be. Do not expect miracles, you have to empty drip tray, grounds container, refill water rather often, and clean milk froth each use. On top of that, you need to descale your machine from time to time. All of that is to be expected in any maker like this. So its not really easy like pouring some hot water over instant granules, but not rocket science neither. Removing and cleaning diffuser is also easy.Consider to do some tinkering. I changed water temperature to maximum (Its not boiling hot, but enough for me) and ground setting to 3.5. Your experience may vary, but this is what I find most satisfactory.The Bad:Removing water tank, without removing the drip tray causes scratches on the metal plate. I think that is a design flaw. You could in theory keep removing drip tray every time you refill water, but water tends to run out more often that the drip tray needs to be emptied.Also it appears that machine has no sensor in the grounds container, and it just keeps count of how many times grounds have been disposed. So if you do not empty container every time you remove the tray, you risk overfilling.The Ugly:Now the real problem. Machine has a descale light, that comes up every time it needs to be descaled. It asked to be descaled twice already, even though I had it for three weeks only. I am in the middle of my second 1kg coffee bag, and while I had not used De'longhi softener, I always poured Brita filtered water in the machine. I contacted the help line and it appears that machine has a water hardness setting, factory set to default level 4 (hardest).Again, the maker has no sensor, and it just keeps track of how many litres of water has been used. That is not necessarily a bad thing, sensors tend to malfunction after some time. Keep in mind, that you need to use expensive De'Longhi Eco-Decalk, or you may lose warranty. Crazy thing is that water hardness setting can be changed, but the manual will not tell you that.Even the nice lady I spoke with has been surprised that my manual does not mention it. She sent me another revision of the manual and voila, machine used to come with water hardness test and instructions how to change the setting. I changed the setting and the warning light (descale) is gone for now. Now I know how important it is to keep limescale off the equipment, but I refuse to spend £15 a month for descalers. Also it seems that the instructions to change water hardness setting has been removed on purpose to generate more income from after sales. I do not like to be tricked like that.Verdict:De'Longhi - you make the best home coffee makers, do not tarnish your brand with shady tactics.