De'Longhi · Super-autoRivelia
A compact super-automatic with a standout Bean Switch System for hot-swappable dual hoppers, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, and one-touch LatteCrema milk frothing — De'Longhi's most design-forward bean-to-cup machine to date.
The short version
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 must accept that shot quality is capped by the thermoblock and automatic workflow — this is not a machine for people who want to dial in extraction manually.
Why people buy it
- Bean Switch System with two 250g interchangeable hoppers is genuinely useful for households that rotate between roasts or need decaf on demand
- Compact footprint (24.5 cm wide) for a full-featured super-automatic — fits kitchens where space is tight
Why they don’t
- Thermoblock heating system and automatic workflow cap shot quality well below a semi-automatic; coffee is consistently good but not craft-grade
The full tally
- Bean Switch System with two 250g interchangeable hoppers is genuinely useful for households that rotate between roasts or need decaf on demand
- Compact footprint (24.5 cm wide) for a full-featured super-automatic — fits kitchens where space is tight
- LatteCrema Hot auto-frother produces consistent, velvety milk foam with a one-touch clean cycle
- Bean Adapt Technology guides grind and temperature setup per bean type, reducing user guesswork on first use
- Thermoblock heating system and automatic workflow cap shot quality well below a semi-automatic; coffee is consistently good but not craft-grade
- 1.4 L water tank empties fast under household volume — expect refills after roughly five drinks
- All-plastic housing keeps weight down but feels light relative to the price; long-term build durability is a reasonable concern
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled — well regarded.
Dual-hopper convenience and genuine shot quality satisfy people who want espresso without ritual; plastic chassis and sealed design mean it punches above typical super-auto but lands below prosumer expectations — a capable stepping stone, not an endgame buy.
Convenience
speed and simplicity, day to day
Value
price-to-performance the community respects
Beginner fit
kind to first-timers
All 9 community measures
price-to-performance the community respects
shows up every morning, year after year
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
kind to first-timers
years before you outgrow or replace it
how far the cup can go, per dollar
speed and simplicity, day to day
Worth knowing before you buy — Smart bean-to-cup for small kitchens, but plan to upgrade when you want manual control or heirloom durability.
Known weak points — Plastic housing durability concerns; sealed internals limit repair and upgrade options; proprietary components create long-term parts availability risk.
The measurements
Scored 0–5 on the same rubric as everything on file — the words matter more than the numbers.
The measurements
0–5, one rubric- Shot ceiling
- capable2.5
- Steam power
- workable3
- Built to last
- fair2.5
- Easy daily
- manageable4
Position in the market
Every dot is a rival, measured the same way. The gold one is this.
- Lower half for shot ceiling
- a higher ceiling than 14 of the 237 machines we’ve measured
- Fairly priced for its level
- 57% of machines this capable cost more
- Lower half for build
- sturdier than 16% of the field, by the community’s own record
Every dot is a machine measured on the same rubric. See the whole market
Living with it
The part spec sheets skip: counter space, upkeep, and what owners learn later.
The honest note — Owners who develop a taste for espresso craft — wanting manual pressure, flow control, or meaningful dose/tamp control — will outgrow this quickly. Natural next steps are a prosumer single-boiler (e.g., Breville Barista Express or De'Longhi La Specialista) or, for convenience seekers wanting more drink variety, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore.
The full spec sheet
- Type
- Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
- Heat-up time
- 40 seconds
- Steam power
- 3/5
- Brew + steam at once
- No
- Guest recovery
- 3/5
- Shot quality ceiling
- 2.5/5
- PID temperature control
- No
- Milk system
- Integrated carafe (one-touch)
- One-touch drinks
- 16
- Removable brew group
- Yes
- Hot-water tap
- Yes
- Workflow demand
- 1/5
- Maintenance
- 2/5
- Noise
- 3/5
- Build longevity
- 2.5/5
- Dimensions
- 24.5 × 43 × 38.5 cm
Before it arrives
What completes this machine — the faded pieces can wait.
Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Espresso cups & glassware — Proper demitasse and latte glasses keep the drink hot and look the part.
Feed it right
Week one is dial-in — and stale beans will lose it.
Coffee more than a few weeks past roast won’t extract predictably, and a new machine gets blamed for it. Super-autos reward consistency: a stable medium roast keeps the hopper predictable and the milk drinks sweet.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Wild Ember - Ethiopian Buno Dambi UddoSCA 92Medium roast · Odo Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia · NaturalBlueberry · MarmaladeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$26.83 · roasted to order
Etherea - Ethiopian YirgacheffeSCA 88Medium roast · NaturalJasmine · BergamotSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$24.16 · roasted to order
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$29.18 · roasted to orderNo proper grinder yet? Sort that first — it decides more of the cup than the machine does. We ship whole bean, roast-dated, timed so it lands fresh the week your burrs do.
Roasted to order, daily, in Ajax, Ontario · ships Canada-wide. We’re the roastery behind this database — measuring the machines is how we make sure the coffee gets a fair shot.
On film
How it runs on camera, from around the community.
Common questions
Can you use both hoppers simultaneously or only one at a time?
Only one hopper is active at a time. The Bean Switch System lets you hot-swap between the two interchangeable hoppers, but the machine brews from whichever hopper is currently installed.
Does the Rivelia require a separate grinder?
No. It has a built-in conical steel grinder with 13-14 settings. An external grinder cannot be used; all beans must go through the onboard hopper system.
Is the Rivelia plumbable?
No. It uses a 1.4 L removable water tank only and does not support a direct water line connection.
What milk system does the Rivelia include?
It ships with the LatteCrema Hot System, a magnetic integrated milk carafe that frothed milk automatically with a one-button clean cycle. An optional LatteCrema Cool carafe for cold foam is sold separately via De'Longhi.
How many drink recipes does the Rivelia have?
Sources report between 11 and 18 programmable drink options depending on the market version and firmware. The US model is commonly cited as offering 16-18 hot and cold beverages.
Worth comparing
De'Longhi
Eletta Explore
De'Longhi's most capable super-automatic pairs a one-touch menu of 50+ hot, iced, and cold-brew drinks with dual LatteCrema carafes — one for hot foam, one for cold — and a rapid cold-extraction system that produces a cold-brew base in under five minutes. The trade-off is a modest shot ceiling and a grinder that makes its presence known acoustically.
US$1,499–1,799 · CA$1,745–2,000
De'Longhi
Magnifica Plus (ECAM32070SB)
De'Longhi's top-of-the-Magnifica-range super-automatic packs 18 one-touch recipes, a LatteCrema Hot milk carafe, a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen, and four user profiles into a genuinely compact footprint — all at a mid-tier price that undercuts the Dinamica Plus.
US$899–1,299 · CA$1,195–1,200
Jura
E6 (2023)
A push-button Swiss super-automatic built around black coffee and cappuccino, with Jura's Pulse Extraction Process and a 2023 refresh that adds an 8th-generation brew unit and Professional Aroma Grinder. Straightforward enough for any household, limited enough to frustrate latte drinkers.
US$1,699–1,899 · CA$2,095
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