Philips 5400 LatteGo vs De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
Black coffee? Get the Magnifica Evo. If your house drinks lots of different milky coffees, the 5400 LatteGo is worth paying more for.
Philips 5400 LatteGo
Twelve one-touch drinks, four user profiles and a quieter LatteGo.
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
Fresh beans, one button, good coffee. No barista skills needed.
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Both grind fresh beans at the press of a button. The 5400 makes 12 drinks at a touch, froths milk for you and remembers four people's favourites; the Magnifica Evo costs much less and suits people who mostly drink black coffee.
- —Several people at home want different drinks.
- —Most of your coffees have milk.
- —You want a milk system that's quick to clean.
- —You mostly drink black coffee.
- —You don't mind frothing milk yourself.
- —You want to spend less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +12 drinks at a touch
- +Four user profiles
- +Quieter LatteGo milk system
- −Milk foam isn't as fine as the best machines make.
- +Fresh beans at the press of a button
- +Simple one-touch controls
- +Cheaper than most bean-to-cup
- −Needs regular cleaning — the brew unit should be rinsed weekly.
- −Descaling reminders come often in hard-water areas.
- −The steam wand takes practice — easy to make big bubbles at first.
Ready to choose?
- Is the 5400 LatteGo worth it?
- Is the Magnifica Evo worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.