De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Review

Summary

A mid-range superautomatic that grinds, doses, tamps and froths milk at a button press, with 13 one-touch recipes, a color screen and a 3-year warranty.

Strengths

Compact footprint, about 9.5 in wide, for a superautomatic.
Steel conical burrs with up to 9 s dosing (13.5 g).
Removable, dishwasher-safe milk components with automatic rinse.
Color TFT screen with guided menus.
3-year warranty from De’Longhi.

Weaknesses

Single, non-adjustable milk texture versus the Magnifica Plus.
Milk temperature may run 140-150 F.
Non-touchscreen interface.
No native cold drinks; needs the Rivelia Upgrade Kit.
Grinder cleaning every 3-4 weeks (oily beans risk clogging); no automatic cleaning cycle.

Verified specifications

Model (US)	ECAM31080SB, “Magnifica Evo Next, Silver Black”.
Model (EU)	ECAM310.60.B, “Magnifica Evo Next, Black”, 220-240 V.
Operation	fully automatic; grinds, doses, brews, ejects the puck; automatic milk frothing.
Pump pressure	15 bar.
Water tank	60.87 oz (1.8 L).
Bean hopper	8.82 oz (250 g).
Grounds container	14 oz.
Grinder	conical burr (steel), 13 settings (dial 1-7 with half steps).
Milk system	LatteCrema Hot; 9.5 fl oz carafe; textures milk and milk alternatives.
Recipes (13 one-touch)	Espresso, 2X Espresso, Coffee, Long, Americano, Doppio+, Hot Water, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Cappuccino+, Hot Milk, Cappuccino Mix, Espresso Macchiato.
User profiles
Customization	4 drink sizes and 5 intensity levels.
Display	2.4-inch TFT color screen with soft-touch buttons (not a touchscreen).
Voltage / power	120 V (US), 1450 W.
Max cup height	5.19 in.
Pre-ground coffee bypass	yes (decaf).
Double shot	yes.
Water filter	applicable; programmable water hardness.
Bean Adapt Technology	no.
Cold drinks	not native; requires the optional Rivelia Upgrade Kit.
Warranty (US)	3 years.
Dimensions	17.5 × 9.5 × 14 in (manufacturer, US); 240 × 440 × 360 mm (manufacturer, EU). Weight 20.8 lb (9.435 kg).
Build	molded plastic body panels, stainless-steel drip tray, steel conical burrs; made in Romania (reviewer’s unit).

Parts, consumables and accessories

Descaler

Replace: as needed

De'Longhi descaling solution, not vinegar; used during the 30-minute descale.

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LatteCrema milk carafe and frothing components

Replace: as needed

removable and dishwasher-safe; deep-clean weekly.

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Full research notes and sources

Which model this is

This page covers the Magnifica Evo Next fully automatic espresso machine. The US variant is ECAM31080SB (“Magnifica Evo Next, Silver Black”, 120 V); the EU variant is ECAM310.60.B (“Magnifica Evo Next, Black”, 220-240 V). De’Longhi groups it under the ECAM31X.6Y / ECAM31X.8Y series. It sits between the Magnifica Evo and the Magnifica Plus in the lineup. Do not confuse it with the original Magnifica Evo (ECAM29X series), Magnifica Plus, Magnifica Duo, Magnifica Start, or Nespresso Vertuo machines. The Amazon listing for this machine is ASIN B0G6KFM496.

Espresso and milk

Coffee Crema and Doppio+ grind the longest at max setting (9 s = 13.5 g). Milk foam is creamier than the Philips LatteGo but below a traditional machine, with a single texture setting and milk around 140-150 F. Heating is by thermoblock with 30-40 s heat-up; standard espresso temperature runs 160-165 F, high setting 170-175 F. Noise runs 65-70 dB for the grinder, quieter for brewing, and about 70 dB for the frother, with a 5-7 s grind cycle.

Interface and usability

The 2.4-inch TFT color screen is operated by buttons below it, not by touch. The non-touchscreen interface and single milk-texture setting are the main usability trade-offs versus the Magnifica Plus.

Maintenance

Expect descaling every 2-3 months (4-5 months with soft water), water filter replacement every 2 months, grinder cleaning every 3-4 weeks, weekly deep cleaning of milk components, and a daily rinse after milk drinks. Descaling takes about 30 minutes. Use De’Longhi descaling solution, not vinegar. The milk carafe and frothing components are removable and dishwasher-safe, and the brew unit (infuser) is removable for washing.

Is it worth it?

At roughly $700-900 it is a reasonable mid-range superautomatic: 13 recipes, 3 profiles, steel burrs, color screen, LatteCrema milk and a 3-year warranty. Tom’s Coffee Corner listed $1,075 (page dated 2026-06-25). CoffeeDrinker.net puts it at $700-900 depending on model and retailer. If priced near or above $1,000, compare directly with the Magnifica Plus, which adds a touchscreen, adjustable milk texture and longer max dosing (10 s / 15 g). Versus the original Magnifica Evo and Magnifica Start, the Evo Next offers more recipes, a color screen and longer dosing (9 s vs 7 s). Versus Philips LatteGo-class machines, milk foam is creamier but single-texture and possibly cooler.