Bosch 800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine vs De'Longhi Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Same class, different tax brackets.
The 800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine runs ~81% more (listed in different currencies) — and the gap buys nothing the data can taste.
Bosch
US$1,499–1,699
A polished, appliance-grade super-automatic that competes on interface and smart-home connectivity rather than espresso craft; the 6-step ceramic grinder and thermoblock keep shot quality fi…
Full record & live prices →
De'Longhi
US$899–1,299 · CA$1,195–1,200
The Magnifica Plus is De'Longhi's most capable bean-to-cup to date in this tier, landing between the Evo and the Dinamica Plus in price while punching closer to the latter on features. What…
Full record & live prices →The split
Where they actually differ
On 9 of 11 measures these two tie. The 2 rows below are the entire argument.
800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
The price
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) costs less, decisively
US$1,499–1,699· CA$1,195–1,200
Value per dollar
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, decisively
Forgiving to learn on
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
weakerstronger
The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine: Praised for "stunning, easy-to-use display" in professional reviews; design appeal drives office/non-home positioning more than kitchen-approval passion.
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB): Understated matte colors with stainless accents and clean touch display; appliance-neutral aesthetic with no design-driven purchasing signals in the record.
Only the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB): a hot-water tap.
Where they tie: milk & steam · shot ceiling · back-to-back drinks · ready when you are · reliability record — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
On the counter
The size difference, to scale
So — which one?
Take the 800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine if —
Hard case to make: the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads everywhere the data separates them. This one is a deal-day purchase, not a first choice.
Take the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) if —
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
- Every dollar has to earn its place
- You want the more forgiving of the two
- Americanos and tea share the counter
The Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads everywhere the data separates them — and costs less. The 800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine's case has to come from somewhere the data can't see: the look, the brand, or a used-market deal.
Known weak points
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Control board failures, on/off cycling loops, power button assembly faults, grounds bypass into waste bin with error messages, display malfunctions, electronic power faults with parts unavailable through authorized service.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
800 Series VeroCafe Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
~2 min
42 seconds
Steam power
2.5/5
3/5
Brew + steam at once
No
No
Guest recovery
3/5
3/5
Shot quality ceiling
2.5/5
2.5/5
PID temperature control
No
No
Milk system
Integrated carafe (one-touch)
Integrated carafe (one-touch)
One-touch drinks
35
18
Removable brew group
Yes
Yes
Workflow demand
0.5/5
1/5
Maintenance
2.5/5
3/5
Noise
3/5
3/5
Build longevity
2.5/5
3/5
Dimensions
35.1 × 46.7 × 38 cm
24.13 × 44.45 × 35.56 cm
Hot-water tap
—
Yes
Cup clearance
—
14 cm
One owner each
“Its menu is larger than those you'll find on similarly-priced options, and the ability to make iced coffee and espresso is a really nice addition.”
Wrong match-up? Change one side → — any two on file compare.
Still torn?
This page weighs them against each other. The finder weighs them against your mornings.
Two minutes of questions — milk, noise, budget, space — scored across everything on file. It’s honest when the answer is neither of these.
Take the two-minute finder →