Rank #4 in Best Espresso Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 20 Bar Is the Wrong Number
De'Longhi Magnifica S Bean to Cup Automatic Coffee Machine, 15 Bar
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Magnifica S is the highest-volume machine in this ranking by a wide margin: 50,235 ratings at the time of collection, from a machine that has been on sale for years. The listing describes an automatic bean-to-cup espresso machine at 15 bar with an integrated coffee grinder, one touch brew, programmable settings, an auto clean function, a milk frother and a removable water tank, in black and silver plastic.
Bean-to-cup means the grinder is built in and the shot is automatic rather than levered by hand, which is the point of paying for this class of machine. One listing quirk is worth flagging: the compatible pods field names Nespresso Original capsules even though this is a bean machine. At the time of collection it carried those 50,235 ratings at 4.3 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 50,235 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Other Special Features of the Product | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Auto Clean Function, One Touch Brew, Programmable, Milk Frother, Removable Tank, |
|---|---|
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cappuccino, Espresso |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Wattage | 1250 watts |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Output Pressure | 15 Bars |
| Display Type | 2.5mm |
| Coffee Input Type | coffee beans |
| Power Source | AC adapter |
| Compatible Coffee Pods | Nespresso Original |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Colour | Black Silver, 3 Drinks |
| Style | Manual Milksystem |
| Material | Plastic |
| Exterior Finish | Chrome |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Brand Name | De'Longhi |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've had this for roughly a few weeks now, the coffee is simply sensational. Medium or dark roast beans, either way produces fantastic results. I am typically a black coffee drinker so I didn't need any milk compartments etc, and I thought surely this would just mean more to clean anyway - the steam spout is there if and when I need it, however I haven't tested this yet.This is my first bean to cup coffee machine and I am blown away by how super convenient it is. The cleaning when you turn the machine ON and OFF is great. You might be filling the water tank up every couple of days, but so what? It's incredibly easy to do.The downside is that the manuals were awful to use - most of them were not in English so, as I had seen by other reviews, I referred to YouTube to watch some videos on how to first setup the unit, how to adjust temperature and coffee volume, and ever since I've had the best coffees I've ever tasted at home.The compartments are a breeze to remove and clean. I haven't yet done a 'deep' clean but if it isn't straight forward enough to do, I'll update this review to say how I got on. Other reviews here have said about what to look out for, or how to do it best, so I will follow that.An absolutely incredibly unit that, for the price, creates sensational coffee with the touch of a few buttons. Brilliant. Just make sure that you are using quality beans - treat yourself!”
Verified purchase“So happy with this purchase. Using it now for several months. It makes great coffee and is easy to operate. Doesnt take long to heat up and lots of options for strength and cup size. You do need to purchase descaler and the machine will stop working when the descaling is due (so far about every 3 months). I got the descaler in Currys and it was a lot cheaper than online. One thing to note: It has the capability to take ground coffee but I found that its not really practical and its very hard to clean that area. I used the ground coffee option a few times but found that the steam generated by the coffee making process caused the fine grinds to stick to the inside of the machine and can cause mould over time. This doesnt happen with the coffee bean and grinder operation though. So I would recommend it for coffee beans only. We use filtered water for it to reduce hard water issues but you can also purchase an internal filter for it if required. It arrived well packaged and on time. The water tank size is great. Worth watching a few of the youtube videos on the operation and cleaning as I didnt think the instructions were great. Would definitely recommend though”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Espresso Machine 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 20 Bar Is the Wrong Number.
Rank #1
De'Longhi Dedica Style Manual Espresso Machine, 15 Bar, 1350W, Metal
£173.75
Rank #2
Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Bean Grinder, 15 Bar
£394.99
Rank #3
De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine, 15 Bar, Stainless Steel Boiler
£89.00
Rank #5
Nespresso Pixie Coffee Pod Machine by Krups, 19 Bar, 1260W
£149.99
Questions people ask
Is it automatic or manual?
The listing describes one touch brew on a bean-to-cup machine.
What pressure is listed?
15 bar.
Does it have a grinder?
Yes, an integrated coffee grinder is named.
Does it use beans or pods?
Coffee beans, per the coffee input type.
How many ratings does it have?
50,235 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars.
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