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85 Index scoreDe’Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB in grey and blackOfficial product image ↗
24 cm wide40 sec ready
Entry bean-to-cup · ECAM220.22.GB

De’LonghiMagnifica 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.

Best forBudget-conscious households that mainly drink espresso or americano
Think twice ifOne-touch latte buyers or people who want deep recipe customisation
Best checked price£299.99at De’Longhi
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Prices checked 28 July 2026 · Always verify at the retailer

The quick verdict

What it gets right—and what it asks of you.

What works

Low price for a full bean-to-cup machine

Four direct drink controls

Removable brew unit simplifies cleaning

Traditional frother works with any milk jug

What to know

Milk texturing is manual

Only seven grinder adjustments

Deep body needs generous counter depth

Where to buy

Checked UK prices.

Current range£299.99£299.99
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£299.99
Structured specifications

The numbers that affect daily use.

Width
24 cm
Depth
44 cm
Height
35 cm
Heat system
Thermoblock
Water tank
1.8 L
Grinder
Integrated conical burr, 7 settings
Pressure
15-bar pump
Milk
Manual frother
Warranty
2 years
Daily workflow

From sleepy to first cup.

Spec sheets miss the routine. This is what owning the machine actually feels like.

  1. 01

    Fill the hopper and water tank

  2. 02

    Select one of the direct coffee recipes

  3. 03

    Adjust aroma strength if needed

  4. 04

    Froth milk manually for milk drinks

  5. 05

    Empty the puck bin and rinse the brew unit regularly

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