De'Longhi Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) vs De'Longhi Rivelia
Stablemates — both from De'Longhi, aimed at different mornings.
The Rivelia runs ~52% more (listed in different currencies) — and the gap buys nothing the data can taste.
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…
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De'Longhi
US$1,199–1,499
The Rivelia is a well-executed super-automatic that trades craft control for genuine daily convenience, with the dual-hopper system being a real differentiator in its price bracket. Buyers m…
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Where they actually differ
On 10 of 11 measures these two tie. The single row below is the entire argument.
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Rivelia
The price
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) costs less, decisively
CA$1,195–1,200· US$1,199–1,499
Forgiving to learn on
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
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The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
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.
Rivelia: Slim profile and modern aesthetics win kitchen-approval points, especially for space-constrained counters; plastic construction polarizes — praised for lightness, criticized for perceived cheapness.
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 Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) if —
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
- You want the more forgiving of the two
Take the Rivelia 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.
The measured differences here are small; the price gap is not. Take the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) and put the difference into fresh, roast-dated beans — they move the cup more than this split will.
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.
Rivelia
Plastic housing durability concerns; sealed internals limit repair and upgrade options; proprietary components create long-term parts availability risk.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Rivelia
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
42 seconds
40 seconds
Steam power
3/5
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
18
16
Removable brew group
Yes
Yes
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
14 cm
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Workflow demand
1/5
1/5
Maintenance
3/5
2/5
Noise
3/5
3/5
Build longevity
3/5
2.5/5
Dimensions
24.13 × 44.45 × 35.56 cm
24.5 × 43 × 38.5 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.”
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