De'Longhi Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) vs Gaggia Cadorna Plus
Same class, different tax brackets.
The Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) runs ~17% more (listed in different currencies) — the split below is what the gap buys.
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$699–819
The Cadorna Plus handles grinding, dosing, and brewing without intervention, and the pannarello wand gives you enough steam power for everyday cappuccinos. You are buying convenience and rep…
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Where they actually differ
On 7 of 11 measures these two tie. The 4 rows below are the entire argument.
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
Cadorna Plus
Parts & repair
Cadorna Plus leads, decisively
Back-to-back drinks
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
Push-button convenience
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
Quiet operation
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
The price
Cadorna Plus costs less, clearly
CA$1,195–1,200· US$699–819
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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.
Cadorna Plus: Appliance-neutral industrial styling; no kitchen-approval talk in the record.
Only the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB): automatic milk texturing.
Where they tie: milk & steam · shot ceiling · ready when you are · reliability record · forgiving to learn on — 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 —
- You host, and drinks come in rounds
- You want a button, not a ritual
- There are sleepers to protect
- Milk should happen without you
Take the Cadorna Plus if —
- You plan to fix, not replace
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
Both columns reading true? Take the Cadorna Plus and put the difference into fresh, roast-dated beans — they 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.
Cadorna Plus
Industrial-level water pump noise and vibration during concurrent grinding and brewing cycles; sealed shot ceiling limits exploration even with skill investment.
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)
Cadorna Plus
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
42 seconds
~1 min
Steam power
3/5
2.5/5
Brew + steam at once
No
No
Guest recovery
3/5
2/5
Shot quality ceiling
2.5/5
2.5/5
PID temperature control
No
No
Milk system
Integrated carafe (one-touch)
Manual steam wand
One-touch drinks
18
6
Removable brew group
Yes
Yes
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
14 cm
15.5 cm
Workflow demand
1/5
1/5
Maintenance
3/5
3/5
Noise
3/5
4/5
Build longevity
3/5
2.5/5
Dimensions
24.13 × 44.45 × 35.56 cm
26 × 44 × 38 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 Barista Plus delivers a great cup of coffee with what seems to be an infinite number of coffee strengths within the five coffee drink types.”
Wrong match-up? Change one side → — any two on file compare.
Still torn?
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Two minutes of questions — milk, noise, budget, space — scored across everything on file. It’s honest when the answer is neither of these.
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