Pod coffee machines · EDG315.B
EDG315.B
The De'Longhi Genio S Plus (EDG315.B) is a compact, automatic NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto pod machine with a 15-bar pump and a 0.8 L tank.
0.8 L15 bar
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The De'Longhi Genio S Plus (EDG315.B) is a compact, automatic NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto pod machine with a 15-bar pump and a 0.8 L tank. Compared with basic Dolce Gusto models, it adds Espresso Boost, hot or cold temperature control, an XL cup of up to 300 ml and a descaling alert. Owners mainly praise how easy it is to use, the hot, tasty drinks and the small footprint. The most common complaint is the small water tank, and a few mention messy pods or descaling quirks. It suits Dolce Gusto fans who want more control than an entry-level machine. It is less suited to anyone who wants ground coffee, fresh milk frothing or large volumes. No independent UK lab test was available, and long-term durability evidence is limited to a few owner reports.
Before you buy
What the features mean in everyday use.
Automatic NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto pod machine with a 15-bar pump. It only takes Dolce Gusto capsules.
The removable water tank holds 0.8 L and has a level gauge.
De'Longhi/Nescafé say the Genio S Plus offers Espresso Boost (pre-wetting for a more intense espresso), temperature control for hot or cold drinks, and an XL function for cups up to 300 ml. Volume is set on an LED control ring.
The on/off button turns orange when the machine needs descaling. Eco mode switches the machine off after one minute of inactivity; the De'Longhi GB page says 5 minutes after the last brew instead.
The machine is compact: 27.3 cm high, 12.1 cm wide, 27.6 cm deep, and about 2.0 kg.
There is no hot-water-only option and no milk frother. Milk drinks rely on Dolce Gusto milk pods.
UK sellers and Dolce Gusto UK list a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Ease of use is the most common praise in the sampled Argos and Dolce Gusto UK reviews. Owners describe setting the volume to match the pod, choosing hot or cold, and letting the machine stop by itself.
Several sampled owners describe the drinks as tasty and piping hot, and say they can tailor size and temperature.
Owners say the small footprint suits small spaces and is smaller than their previous machines.
Some owners find the water tank too small. One finds it not always easy to remove.
One former Tassimo owner reports messy, leaking pods and odd behaviour when the volume dial was moved by accident. They felt the temperature and volume options added little for their use.
Isolated reviews report a machine that did not last beyond 18 months and a descale light that stayed on after the recommended descaling procedure. A sample this small cannot show a failure rate.
Power ratings differ between sources: 1500 W from the manufacturer, 1600 W from Argos and AO, 1400 W from Currys. Several retailers list the boxed size (about 32.7 x 14.3 x 32.6 cm) as the product size.
UK retail prices checked on 23 October 2026 were about £74–£75 at AO, Argos and Currys. Dolce Gusto UK and De'Longhi-linked list prices are around £99.99, so the machine is usually bought on discount.
No independent UK lab test (e.g. Which?) of this model could be accessed. Long-term durability evidence is limited to a few owner reviews.
De'Longhi/Nescafé say the Genio S Plus offers Espresso Boost (pre-wetting for a more intense espresso), temperature control for hot or cold drinks, and an XL function for cups up to 300 ml. Volume is set on an LED control ring.
The on/off button turns orange when the machine needs descaling. Eco mode switches the machine off after one minute of inactivity; the De'Longhi GB page says 5 minutes after the last brew instead.
The machine is compact: 27.3 cm high, 12.1 cm wide, 27.6 cm deep, and about 2.0 kg.
There is no hot-water-only option and no milk frother. Milk drinks rely on Dolce Gusto milk pods.
UK sellers and Dolce Gusto UK list a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Ease of use is the most common praise in the sampled Argos and Dolce Gusto UK reviews. Owners describe setting the volume to match the pod, choosing hot or cold, and letting the machine stop by itself.
Several sampled owners describe the drinks as tasty and piping hot, and say they can tailor size and temperature.
Owners say the small footprint suits small spaces and is smaller than their previous machines.
Some owners find the water tank too small. One finds it not always easy to remove.
One former Tassimo owner reports messy, leaking pods and odd behaviour when the volume dial was moved by accident. They felt the temperature and volume options added little for their use.
Isolated reviews report a machine that did not last beyond 18 months and a descale light that stayed on after the recommended descaling procedure. A sample this small cannot show a failure rate.
Power ratings differ between sources: 1500 W from the manufacturer, 1600 W from Argos and AO, 1400 W from Currys. Several retailers list the boxed size (about 32.7 x 14.3 x 32.6 cm) as the product size.
UK retail prices checked on 23 October 2026 were about £74–£75 at AO, Argos and Currys. Dolce Gusto UK and De'Longhi-linked list prices are around £99.99, so the machine is usually bought on discount.
No independent UK lab test (e.g. Which?) of this model could be accessed. Long-term durability evidence is limited to a few owner reviews.
User experience
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Summarised from 20 reviews
Owners mostly praise how simple the Genio S Plus is: put in a pod, set the volume to the pod's markings, pick hot or cold, and the machine stops by itself. Many say the drinks are tasty and hot, and several like the small footprint and the descaling alert. People upgrading from older Dolce Gusto or basic machines value the XL and hot/cold options. The main complaint is the small water tank. A former Tassimo owner found the pods messy and the extra settings of little use. Isolated reviews mention a unit that did not last beyond 18 months and a descale light that would not reset.
Summarised from 20 reviews; 1 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.
20 distinct reviews, counted by author, date and text: 10 newest on the Argos product page (s3) and 10 on page 1 of Dolce Gusto UK (s1, also in JSON-LD). One Argos review with no product content was left out of the themes. Currys/AO texts were not accessible. The Argos AI summary matches the sample (small tank, messy pods).
14 original reviews can be listed on this page. The number of reviews analysed may differ.
C*** 5*** -*** 6*** 5/5 17 October 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B
Ive had this machine for a month now and i love it. Much better than my old tassimo machine
J*** 6*** o*** o*** 3/5 16 October 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B
Bought this to replace our aged Tassimo machine but sadly disappointed. The water container is very, very small and not always easy to remove. The pods are messy and you have to be careful how you remove them; the Tassimo pods never leaked. Also, it occasionally just does odd things like yesterday when I inadvertently moved the volume dial and it wouldn't let me change it. The expensive extras like heat setting and volume adjustment are not really useful as we just use hot and full amount. Not worth the money.
G*** m*** 5/5 26 September 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B
Great little coffee maker.Just the size to fit in small space
G*** 6*** o*** o*** 5/5 9 July 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B
Unfortunately my old dulce gusto broke after 10 yrs, it’s similar but the new one more upgraded, automatic, can chose XL, hot and cold,
b*** 5*** -*** 6*** 5/5 24 June 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B; earlier failures refer to other machines
we are now on our third dolce gusto pod machine, all different, the first two stopped working altogether after approx 2 to 3 months, so we are hoping (with our added insurance this time!) that its third time lucky and this one lasts...
J*** 5*** -*** 6*** 5/5 10 April 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B
Bought as upgrade from their budget machine, very compact, easy to set up and use. Makes a great cup of coffee. Just set the amount of water to match the lines on the pod choose hot or cold and away you go.
S*** 5*** -*** 6*** 5/5 8 April 2026 Argos Black EDG315.B
Never having a coffee machine, I'm impressed. So simple and ideal for couple of drinks. A lot cheaper than boiling the kettle.
E*** 5/5 20 January 2026 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
Bought this to replace my mini me as unfortunately after almost 5 years it decided to die on me. And so far im in love with this machine. The drinks come out piping hot and its a lot smaller and easier to work with. Also my favourite feature is definitely the descale function so you know when to do it. Very impressed.
l*** 5/5 15 October 2025 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
This is a great machine. Its easy to use and produces great tasting drinks. It makes tasty espresso and cappuccinos at the touch of a button, quickly
P*** 3/5 15 May 2025 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
Should have lasted longer than 18 months.
D*** 5/5 11 February 2025 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
I love this machine. It makes perfect drinks. You can make the drink just the way you like it - size and taste. It is very easy to use and the descaling alert is just precious.
G*** 4/5 28 January 2024 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
Very recent purchase, so far no complaints & very easy to use. Would score a 5 but water compartment is just too small.
P*** 3/5 10 April 2023 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
Good machine easy to use apart from descaling, descale light never goes off even after using manufactures recommend product and correct procedure don’t know wether descaled or not
J*** 4/5 2 January 2023 dolce-gusto.co.uk Black EDG315.B
So easy to use with no mess.Enables the user to explore the world of new coffee tastes and recycle the used pods .
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The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Genio S Plus is a very compact, versatile pod coffee machine that offers useful features like temperature control and an effective Espresso Boost function. It brews quickly, though the cold drink mode only dispenses lukewarm water and the drip tray fills rapidly due to post-brew dripping. Overall, it is considered one of the best Dolce Gusto machines tested for easy daily coffee making.
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