De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next ECAM312.80.TB Automatic Coffee Machine

Most bean-to-cup machines at this price point make you choose between convenience and control — the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next refuses that compromise. Its automatic milk frother handles cappuccinos and lattes without manual steaming, while the intuitive touch display lets you adjust grind strength, coffee volume, and milk ratio to a degree that cheaper pod machines simply cannot match. If you drink two or more milk-based coffees a day, the arithmetic on fresh beans versus pods makes this pay for itself within a year.

Who Is This For?

This machine suits someone who wants café-quality espresso and milk drinks at home without a barista apprenticeship — think busy households, home workers who resent the cost of a daily coffee shop run, or anyone upgrading from a pod machine who wants genuine flavour depth. If you rarely drink milk drinks and just want a straight espresso or americano, a simpler bean-to-cup without the automatic frother would serve you better and cost less.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the consistency of the grind and the richness of the crema, particularly on medium-dark roasts where the Evo Next's ceramic grinder shows its value over cheaper steel alternatives. The touch display draws strong approval for clarity and ease of use. The most repeated complaint, however, is the cleaning cycle — the automatic milk circuit requires regular flushing, and some owners find the reminder notifications appear more frequently than expected, adding a maintenance commitment that occasionally surprises first-time bean-to-cup buyers.

The Deal

Currently priced at £399.99 against a listed was-price of £648.99, the saving sits at £249 — a 38% reduction. This product is newly tracked by The Daily Find, so there is no long price history to cross-reference, and we flag that honestly; we cannot yet confirm how often this machine trades at that higher figure. That said, £399.99 for a fully automatic bean-to-cup with an integrated milk frother is a credible market price, not an inflated one. Worth buying now — just go in with open eyes on the cleaning routine.