De’Longhi Magnifica Start
A strong-value route into fresh bean-to-cup coffee, with one-touch black drinks and a traditional frother that keeps the price and cleaning burden down.
Read full evidence →De’Longhi Magnifica Start or Rivelia?
Magnifica Start covers the core bean-to-cup routine for less. Rivelia adds profiles, a broader interface and the useful Bean Switch hopper system.
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De’Longhi Rivelia
A polished bean-to-cup machine that makes switching beans and sharing profiles genuinely useful rather than gimmicky.
Read full evidence →De’Longhi Magnifica Start
De’Longhi Rivelia
| Decision | De’Longhi Magnifica Start | De’Longhi Rivelia |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence verdict | Specialist fit | Strong fit |
| Price band | £300–£500 | £500–£800 |
| Machine type | Entry bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup |
| Ready in | 40 sec | 40 sec |
| Width | 24 cm | 24.5 cm |
| Depth | 44 cm | 43 cm |
| Grinder | Integrated conical burr, 7 settings | Built-in conical burr |
| Milk | Manual frother | Auto carafe |
| Water tank | 1.8 L | 1.4 L |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose Magnifica Start when price and a straightforward one-touch routine matter more than profiles or switching beans.
- Low price for a full bean-to-cup machine
- Four direct drink controls
- Removable brew unit simplifies cleaning
Choose Rivelia for multiple users, easier bean changes and a more polished guided experience.
- One-touch drinks with reliable milk texture
- Bean Switch hoppers make changing coffee easy
- Four user profiles
The ownership differences
What changes after the first week.
The specification table only matters when it changes the repeated routine, the space around the machine or the equipment still left to buy.
Morning workflow
Magnifica Start: 40 sec published ready time with integrated conical burr, 7 settings and manual frother.
Rivelia: 40 sec published ready time with built-in conical burr and auto carafe.
Kitchen and setup
Magnifica Start measures 24 cm × 44 cm; Rivelia measures 24.5 cm × 43 cm. Add working clearance for refilling, removing the tank and using any separate grinder or milk jug.
Main cautions
Magnifica Start: Milk texturing is manual
Rivelia: Deep body needs more counter space than it first appears
Evidence status: the verdict bands are desk-researched from exact-model specifications, dated UK market context and attributed independent sources. They are not hands-on test scores.
The decision in one line
Magnifica Start is best for budget-conscious households that mainly drink espresso or americano. Rivelia is best for busy households that want one-touch milk drinks and multiple bean choices.
Continue the decision
Compare the wider shortlist.
If neither exact model fits the routine, move back to the full data-led machine shortlist rather than choosing by brand alone.