De'Longhi Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) vs Jura D6
Same class, different tax brackets.
The Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) runs ~14% 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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Jura
US$699–849
The D6 is a press-a-button bean-to-cup machine that delivers consistently decent espresso and cappuccino without any barista skill; the trade-off is a non-removable brew group, a fiddly manu…
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Where they actually differ
On 8 of 11 measures these two tie. The 3 rows below are the entire argument.
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
D6
Milk & steam
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
Reliability record
D6 leads, clearly
Value per dollar
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
The price
D6 costs less, clearly
CA$1,195–1,200· US$699–849
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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.
D6: Appliance-neutral — sleek compact design noted as "kitchen-friendly" by retailers, but not a draw; no design award citations or "bought-for-the-counter" threads in community record.
Where they tie: shot ceiling · back-to-back drinks · ready when you are · forgiving to learn on · parts & repair — 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 —
- Milk drinks are the daily order
- Every dollar has to earn its place
Take the D6 if —
- It has to just work, every day
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
Both columns reading true? Take the D6 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.
D6
Proprietary water circuits prone to mineral buildup requiring Jura-authorized descaling; repair costs for internal solenoid/pump failures reported as expensive out-of-warranty; no third-party parts ecosystem documented.
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)
D6
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
42 seconds
~1 min
Steam power
3/5
2/5
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)
Auto frother
One-touch drinks
18
7
Removable brew group
Yes
No
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
14 cm
11.2 cm
Workflow demand
1/5
0.5/5
Maintenance
3/5
3.5/5
Noise
3/5
3.5/5
Build longevity
3/5
3/5
Dimensions
24.13 × 44.45 × 35.56 cm
28 × 41.4 × 34.5 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.”
“These machines are well built. Typically, if you care for this machine [and] follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning and maintenance you will squeeze a lot of functionality from these coffee machines.”
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