Best De'Longhi Coffee Machines for Cup, tray and carafe handling

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#1 De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine
4.8

Cup and tray handling earned praise where reviewed, especially the riser and tray design that helped avoid splashing and preserve crema.

Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, App, connectivity and smart control

Cons: Grinder, hopper and dosing system, Iced / cold-brew function quality

#2 De'Longhi Dedica Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine
4.2

Cup and tray handling is a strength: reviewers praise the adjustable drip tray, cup warmer, and taller-cup clearance, with only minor caveats about the warmer or tray limits.

Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing

Cons: Accessories, Design flaws

#4 Delonghi Dinamica Plus Espresso & Coffee Machine
4.1

Cup, tray, and carafe handling drew mixed-to-positive feedback: adjustable spouts, thermal carafes, and sturdy trays helped, but one reviewer had milk miss the cup and another disliked one-at-a-time milk drinks.

Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Overall user experience

Cons: Design flaws, Pot function

#5 De'Longhi Magnifica Start Automatic Espresso Machine
3.9

Carafe and cup handling are mostly convenient, especially the detachable and dishwasher-safe milk carafe, but tall mugs and some drink workflows create friction.

Pros: Espresso and beverage quality, Milk, steam and frothing

Cons: Grinder, hopper and dosing system, Capacity

#6 De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine
3.9

Cup and tray handling was generally usable, with praise for adjustable spout positioning but one reviewer wishing for a deeper tray for larger mugs.

Pros: Milk, steam and frothing, Grinder, hopper and dosing system

Cons: Design flaws, Iced / cold-brew function quality

#8 DeLonghi Eletta Explore Espresso Machine
3.7

Cup, tray and carafe handling was mixed: reviewers loved the plug-in carafe system but criticized switching carafes and the need to clean them regularly.

Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing

Cons: App, connectivity and smart control, Design flaws

#9 De'Longhi Magnifica Plus Automatic Espresso Machine
2.9

Cup, tray and carafe handling was mixed. Adjustable spouts and carafe convenience helped, but small cups may need repositioning and drip/cleaning water can overflow or splash.

Pros: Overall user experience, Milk, steam and frothing

Cons: Iced / cold-brew function quality, Accuracy of marketing claims