De'Longhi Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) vs Jura ENA 4
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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Jura
US$849–1,099 · CA$1,245–1,345
A well-engineered bean-to-cup machine that punches above the super-auto average on shot quality thanks to its Pulse Extraction Process and conical-burr grinder. You must accept that there is…
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Where they actually differ
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
ENA 4
Milk & steam
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, decisively
Parts & repair
ENA 4 leads, clearly
Value per dollar
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
Back-to-back drinks
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB) leads, clearly
Reliability record
ENA 4 leads, clearly
Quiet operation
ENA 4 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.
ENA 4: Compact, appliance-neutral; Swiss workmanlike design drives no purchase enthusiasm but counts against nothing.
Only the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB): automatic milk texturing.
Only the Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB): a hot-water tap.
Where they tie: shot ceiling · ready when you are · forgiving to learn on · built to last · push-button convenience — 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
- You host, and drinks come in rounds
- Milk should happen without you
Take the ENA 4 if —
- You plan to fix, not replace
- It has to just work, every day
- There are sleepers to protect
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.
ENA 4
Solenoid wear on longer-term units; limited reporting of catastrophic failure but sealed internal design limits user repair options.
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)
ENA 4
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
42 seconds
~1 min
Steam power
3/5
0/5
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)
None
One-touch drinks
18
4
Removable brew group
Yes
No
Hot-water tap
Yes
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Cup clearance
14 cm
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Workflow demand
1/5
0.5/5
Maintenance
3/5
3/5
Noise
3/5
2/5
Build longevity
3/5
3/5
Dimensions
24.13 × 44.45 × 35.56 cm
27.2 × 44.5 × 32.3 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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