66points
DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000
76points
DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.320
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DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000 vs DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.320
DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000
DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.320
Why is DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000 better than DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.320?
- Has PID controller?
- 70mm thinner?
360mmvs430mm
Why is DeLonghi Magnifica S ECAM 22.320 better than DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000?
- 1 more programmable buttons?
4vs3 - Has one touch cappuccino?
- Has integrated filter?
- 25% bigger bean hopper?
250gvs200g - Has a display?
- Water tank is transparent?
- 24mm shorter?
351mmvs375mm - 47mm narrower?
238mmvs285mm
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General info
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
Components
The espresso machine has an integrated grinder so that you don’t have to buy a separate one.
An adjustable cup clearance is useful when you wish to use larger cups and mugs, such as when making a latte macchiato.
The machine automatically deposits the used coffee grounds or pods into the dump box after extraction. The dump box capacity shows how many drinks you can create before it is full.
It has a steam wand, which allows you to make steamed/frothed milk to create other drinks from an espresso base.
A bigger bean hopper means that you have to refill it less often.
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
Water source
The water tank is removable, making it easier to refill.
With a larger water tank you don’t have to refill it as often.
An integrated water filter produces cleaner water for brewing espresso. It also helps to prevent the build up of limescale.
A PID controller controls the temperature of the boiler electronically. It offers a far greater degree of accuracy and consistency than a regular, mechanical thermostat used to control temperature. This is very important as a temperature of around 92°C to 96°C is key to pulling the perfect espresso.
With a transparent water tank you can easily see when it needs to be filled up. This is important as attempting to make an espresso with an empty tank can damage the machine.
Maintenance
The machine automatically cleans the coffee circuit, meaning that the machine requires a minimal amount of cleaning.
The machine automatically cleans the milk circuit, meaning that the machine requires a minimal amount of cleaning.
With a drip tray indicator the machine informs you of when you need to empty the tray.
After a certain period of being idle, the device will switch to a sleep mode to conserve power.
Features
These buttons can be programmed for different types of coffee such as an espresso, doppio or ristretto. This means once you have mastered a particular style of coffee, you can get it the same every time.
With one press of a button you can create a cappuccino.
A higher number of grind settings gives you more flexibility when choosing the fineness of your ground coffee. The particle size is important as a grind which is too coarse can produce weak tasting espresso, whereas a grind which is too fine can lead to a bitter taste.
With a pre-infusion function you get a low pressure of water before it ramps up to around 9 bar of pressure. This gently expands the grinds to get a smooth extraction and to help prevent channeling in the cake.
Miscellaneous
Ground coffee, especially if freshly roasted and ground, results in much better quality coffee than the kind of results you get with pods or capsules.
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