De'Longhi Magnifica Start review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 · 
It has the highest score among the 16 super-automatic espresso machines we track, 9.25/10, tied with 1 other. At $799.95 it costs 27% less than the median super-automatic espresso machine ($1,099.95), checked Oct 16, 2026. De'Longhi publishes none of the key specs we track for it. De'Longhi lists US service and a parts catalog for it.
Push-button drinks with little dialing in
- Price
- $799.95
- Boiler
- Not stated
- Warm-up
- Not stated
- US service
- Authorized US network
- Warranty
- 2 years (limited)
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 16, 2026 · source under each valueBrewing
Build, service and safety
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
Limited Warranty, FULLY AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKERS (De'Longhi/Kenwood): 'From the purchase date, our obligation under this warranty is to provide two (2) years free parts and labor on the entire unit.' 'All products in need of repair are to be shipped to an authorized De'Longhi Group service center at the owner's expense, and De'Longhi Group will then incur the return shipping costs.' 'This warranty covers only products purchased through De'Longhi Group or one of De'Longhi Group's authorized resellers or distributors. This warranty does not cover any products purchased through an auction, a private seller (such as E-Bay,..) or a non-authorized online reseller.' Not applicable to products 'repaired or altered outside our factory' or 'subjected to misuse, negligence or accidents'; valid in the 50 states + DC and Canada only. US hotline 1-866-528-8323. PDF: https://library.delonghigroup.com/assetbank-delonghi/action/directLinkImage?assetId=361449 . Warranty page: 'Register your Coffee Machine to Receive an additional 1 year on your warranty term' (some exclusions apply; direct purchases auto-registered); site banner 'Industry Leading 3 Year Warranty Included'; product page order review: '2-Year included warranty'. https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/customer-service/warranty.
delonghi.com: 'Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, provided the items are in good condition' (online purchases; retail purchases per retailer policy); 'original shipping fees are non-refundable'; customer ships back 'using an insured and traceable carrier method'; all accessories must be included; refunds 'within 14 business days of our warehouse receiving your package'; no restocking fee mentioned; orders cannot be cancelled once placed. https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/returns-and-cancellation.
'Get Free ground shipping on orders over $40' ($5.00 at or under); ground 5–7 business days (7–10 HI/AK); 2nd Day / Next Day Air available; no PO Boxes/APO/FPO; no Puerto Rico; Minnesota restrictions.
Warranty: Limited Warranty, FULLY AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKERS (De'Longhi/Kenwood): 'From the purchase date, our obligation under this warranty is to provide two (2) years free parts and labor on the entire unit.' 'All products in need of repair are to be shipped to an authorized De'Longhi Group service center at the owner's expense, and De'Longhi Group will then incur the return shipping costs.' 'This warranty covers only products purchased through De'Longhi Group or one of De'Longhi Group's authorized resellers or distributors. This warranty does not cover any products purchased through an auction, a private seller (such as E-Bay,..) or a non-authorized online reseller.' Not applicable to products 'repaired or altered outside our factory' or 'subjected to misuse, negligence or accidents'; valid in the 50 states + DC and Canada only. US hotline 1-866-528-8323. PDF: https://library.delonghigroup.com/assetbank-delonghi/action/directLinkImage?assetId=361449 . Warranty page: 'Register your Coffee Machine to Receive an additional 1 year on your warranty term' (some exclusions apply; direct purchases auto-registered); site banner 'Industry Leading 3 Year Warranty Included'; product page order review: '2-Year included warranty'. https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/customer-service/warranty. Returns: delonghi.com: 'Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, provided the items are in good condition' (online purchases; retail purchases per retailer policy); 'original shipping fees are non-refundable'; customer ships back 'using an insured and traceable carrier method'; all accessories must be included; refunds 'within 14 business days of our warehouse receiving your package'; no restocking fee mentioned; orders cannot be cancelled once placed. https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/returns-and-cancellation. Shipping: 'Get Free ground shipping on orders over $40' ($5.00 at or under); ground 5–7 business days (7–10 HI/AK); 2nd Day / Next Day Air available; no PO Boxes/APO/FPO; no Puerto Rico; Minnesota restrictions. Source: delonghi.com, checked October 16, 2026.
Source: delonghi.com, checked Oct 16, 2026.
Compared with similar super-automatic espresso machines
| Model | Price | Boiler | Warm-up | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaggia Magenta | $749 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 8.25/10 | See specs → |
| De'Longhi Magnifica StartTHIS MODEL | $799.95 | Not stated | Not stated | 2 years (limited) | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| De'Longhi Magnifica Evo | $899.95 | Not stated | 36 sec, measured | 2 years (limited) | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| De'Longhi Rivelia | $1,299.95 | Not stated | Not stated | 2 years (limited) | 9/10 | Check price → |
| De'Longhi Dinamica | $1,499.95 | Not stated | Not stated | 2 years (limited) | 9/10 | Check price → |