De'Longhi Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) vs Gaggia Anima Prestige
Two answers to the same question — the split below is the whole argument.
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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Gaggia
US$799–899
The Anima Prestige delivers honest one-touch cappuccinos and lattes in a footprint narrower than nearly any competing bean-to-cup machine, and the ceramic burr grinder punches above its clas…
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Where they actually differ
On 9 of 11 measures these two tie. The 2 rows below are the entire argument.
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Anima Prestige
Parts & repair
Anima Prestige leads, clearly
Value per dollar
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.
Anima Prestige: Sleek appliance-style chassis, visually neutral — kitchen approval is rarely the purchase driver; looks don't actively hurt it either.
Only the Anima Prestige: the standard 58mm ecosystem.
Only the Anima Prestige: no accessory lock-in.
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 —
- Every dollar has to earn its place
Take the Anima Prestige if —
- You plan to fix, not replace
- Baskets, tampers and mods transfer, forever
- Upgrades should never strand your kit
Both columns reading true? Take the one your gut already picked — then stop reading reviews. Fresh beans will move the cup more than this choice 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.
Anima Prestige
Bean sensor failures requiring factory repair or replacement; warranty restrictions limiting out-of-warranty repair access; occasional solenoid/brew-group seal issues reported in year-two ownership.
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)
Anima Prestige
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
42 seconds
40 seconds
Steam power
3/5
2.5/5
Brew + steam at once
No
No
Guest recovery
3/5
2.5/5
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
5
Removable brew group
Yes
Yes
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
14 cm
15 cm
Workflow demand
1/5
0.5/5
Maintenance
3/5
3/5
Noise
3/5
2.5/5
Build longevity
3/5
3/5
Dimensions
24.13 × 44.45 × 35.56 cm
22.4 × 43 × 34 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.”
“The Prestige was one of the fastest machines in our timed cappuccino test, serving up a drink in just under three minutes.”
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