Bean to cup coffee machines
De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B bean-to-cup coffee machine in black, front view

Bean to cup coffee machines · ECAM22.110.B

De'Longhi Magnifica S

ECAM22.110.B

The De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B is a long-running, entry-level bean-to-cup machine.

15 bar1.8 L

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At a glance

The De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B is a long-running, entry-level bean-to-cup machine. It has a 15-bar pump, a built-in conical grinder, a 1.8-litre tank and a manual steam wand rather than an automatic milk system. Owners consistently praise the espresso and cappuccino quality, its simplicity once set up and its value. Expect a learning curve, though: the printed instructions are widely criticised, descaling prompts are frequent, long americanos can come out lukewarm and the pre-ground chute is messy. It suits espresso and americano drinkers happy to froth milk by hand, rather than anyone wanting one-touch lattes. In the UK it is sold mainly by De'Longhi and on Amazon, not on the high street. Reports on long-term durability are mixed, and no independent UK test was found.

Strengths

  • Owners praise the espresso, crema and steam-wand cappuccino
  • Easy to use day to day once set up
  • Adjustable 13-setting grinder, intensity dial, adjustable coffee length and a pre-ground bypass
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  • Practical features include brewing two cups at once, a cup warmer, water-hardness setting and water-filter compatibility
  • Generous 1.8-litre tank and 250 g bean hopper for a compact machine

Things to consider

  • Printed instructions are widely called unhelpful; owners rely on online tutorials and some trial and error
  • Frequent descaling prompts; the machine stops working until it is descaled
  • Manual steam wand only, with just 2 one-touch drinks; long americanos may not be hot enough
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  • Pre-ground chute is messy, and the bean-empty light comes on late
  • 140 mm maximum cup height limits tall glasses
  • Mixed durability reports and no independent UK test
  • Not stocked by Argos, Currys or John Lewis; the silver/black version from Coffee Friend comes with an EU plug and adapter
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • Espresso and americano drinkers who want fresh-ground coffee without a separate grinder
  • People happy to froth milk by hand with a steam wand
  • Buyers comfortable following online set-up videos

May not suit

  • Anyone who wants one-touch lattes, flat whites or a wide drinks menu
  • People who mainly drink pre-ground or decaf coffee
  • People who use tall latte glasses over 140 mm

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UK availability

The ECAM22.110.B did not appear in Argos, Currys or John Lewis searches. In the UK it is sold by De'Longhi UK and via Amazon.co.uk, where it is listed as the #1 best seller in bean-to-cup machines.

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Durability reports

Customer extracts on the Amazon.co.uk page include machines failing within weeks or months (for example 'This lasted less than 8 weeks', 'after two weeks the milk frother broke'), alongside owners whose De'Longhi machines lasted 8–15 years. These extracts cover the whole multi-model listing and are not a failure rate.

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UK availability

The ECAM22.110.B did not appear in Argos, Currys or John Lewis searches. In the UK it is sold by De'Longhi UK and via Amazon.co.uk, where it is listed as the #1 best seller in bean-to-cup machines.

Inference from the sources · See source

Durability reports

Customer extracts on the Amazon.co.uk page include machines failing within weeks or months (for example 'This lasted less than 8 weeks', 'after two weeks the milk frother broke'), alongside owners whose De'Longhi machines lasted 8–15 years. These extracts cover the whole multi-model listing and are not a failure rate.

User experience · See source

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User experience

What do reviews say?

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Summarised from 23 reviews

Store ratings

Amazon

50342 ratings

4.3 / 5

coffeefriend.co.uk

18 ratings

5 / 5

PriceSpy

25 ratings

4.6 / 5

backmarket.co.uk

19 ratings

3.9 / 5

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Go to the original reviews

UK owners mostly praise the coffee: they describe rich espresso with good crema and good cappuccino from the steam wand, and say the machine is easy to use day to day and good value for a bean-to-cup machine. Several say it is quieter than their previous De'Longhi. The most common complaint is set-up: the printed instructions are widely called unhelpful, and owners rely on YouTube tutorials and some trial and error with grind and beans. Others mention frequent descaling prompts, americanos that are not very hot, a pre-ground chute that is messy to clean, a late bean-empty warning, loud grinding and fewer features than pricier models. Extracts on Amazon report both machines failing within weeks and owners whose De'Longhis lasted many years, so long-term reliability remains unclear.

What buyers like

  • Easy to use day to day once set up10 reviews
  • Tasty coffee, good crema and effective milk froth8 reviews
  • Good value for money5 reviews
  • Compact and good-looking3 reviews
  • Quieter than previous machines3 reviews

Common complaints

  • Printed instructions unhelpful; YouTube tutorials needed3 reviews
  • Descaling prompts come on frequently3 reviews
  • Pre-ground coffee option impractical or messy2 reviews
  • Long coffee / americano not hot enough1 reviews
  • Bean-empty light only comes on when the hopper is completely empty1 reviews
  • Fewer features than more expensive models1 reviews

Other observations

  • Needs a few brews or some trial and error to dial in3 reviews
How was this summary made?

Summarised from 23 reviews; 2 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.

23 unique text reviews (by author+date+text): 18 Coffee Friend UK (ECAM22.110.SB, 4 pages; 2 delivery/service-only excluded from themes) and 5 Amazon.co.uk UK top reviews for the 'Black Silver, 3 Drinks' option (3 for other options excluded). Amazon AI summary used as input only. PriceSpy's 25 ratings have no text; 7 French Back Market reviews not counted.

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  1. B*** 9*** 1/5 27 April 2021 Amazon Amazon option: Manual Milksystem, Black Silver, 3 Drinks

    I don't normally write reviews but I really advise you to read this one, or waste six hours of your life trying to set the machine up, as we did. We got it working, eventually, but the control panel on this monster is a cacophony of chaotic irrationality and implausible illogicality … Indeed don't expect the instructions to be any help at all. … So be warned, flashing red light means remove red plastic plug. … Having said all that it makes really nice coffee, but you're going to need it, so be warned....

  2. J*** B*** 4/5 9 December 2021 Amazon Amazon option: Manual Milksystem, Black Silver, 3 Drinks

    Having the ability to choose your own fresh coffee beans and grind them is a great advantage over pod style machines like tassimo, the taste is so much better and so you can get lovely expresso with a nice crema from this machine … What left me slightly disappointed though was the devices ability to make a cup of normal hot black Americano, I sort of expected to be able to hit a button and have a big cup of hot coffee but to me it just doesn't feel hot enough, the taste is fine but it lacks the heat. … Overall I'd still recommend it because I don't think any other devices at this price range are any better.

  3. e*** 5/5 29 January 2026 Amazon Amazon option: Manual Milksystem, Black Silver, 3 Drinks

    Hated this at first. Couldn't get the right blend of beans and everything tasted horrid and bitter. Instructions that come with it are useless but thankfully comes with QR codes linking to online tutorials. Eventually i found the right grind and blend combination. … After less than 4wks use it is indicating it needs descaling which I am surpised about as I live in a low scale area of the UK … Apart from a slow start I have grown to LOVE the coffee that this machine makes. It is loud when it grinds the beans but no louder than my own electric grinder. …

  4. G*** 5/5 17 January 2025 Amazon Amazon option: Manual Milksystem, Black Silver, 3 Drinks

    So happy with this purchase. Using it now for several months. It makes great coffee and is easy to operate. Doesnt take long to heat up and lots of options for strength and cup size. You do need to purchase descaler and the machine will stop working when the descaling is due (so far about every 3 months). … I used the ground coffee option a few times but found that the steam generated by the coffee making process caused the fine grinds to stick to the inside of the machine and can cause mould over time. … Worth watching a few of the youtube videos on the operation and cleaning as I didnt think the instructions were great. Would definitely recommend though

  5. C*** K*** 5/5 22 February 2022 Amazon Amazon option: Manual Milksystem, Black Silver, 3 Drinks

    I am basing this review on a comparison with my previous machine, the Magnifica ESAM 4200.S Other reviewers have said this machine is noisy but it is so much quieter than its predecessor. … The 'little red plug' mentioned in one review as being absent from the instructions is, in fact, included and is the condenser outlet for the steamer. The manual just doesn't say that it is red!! … Yes, the descaling light does seem to come on quite frequently, but I live in a hard water area and use the machine several times a day so am happy with that. …

  6. A*** P*** 5/5 11 February 2022 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Excellent machine and easy to set up,run off a few brews before you start drinking just to ‘dial’ it in. I bought this to replace my 13 year old De’Longhi, which was having problems.This machine is a definite improvement, a lot quieter, the old one was a conversation stopper. I find that the ‘Run out of beans’ light doesn’t show until it’s completely empty,if there’s only a few beans it will still make a brew but a very weak one,so I’ve replaced the shaded bean cover with a some clear plastic, now I can see the level in the bean tray. …

  7. P*** K*** 5/5 23 February 2022 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Quite a ‘bean to cup’ machine that does the basics very well. Obviously it lacks a little compared to more expensive models.

  8. A*** W*** 5/5 31 May 2023 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Easy to set up and operate, flexible options for grounds, strength, and cup quantity. …

  9. A*** 5/5 30 May 2023 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Not too loud and easy to use.

  10. J*** 5/5 12 September 2022 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Love the coffee machine; the silver colour looks great and does not get dirty fast.

  11. V*** L*** 5/5 8 June 2022 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Very happy with this machine. It’s easy to use, looks good, doesn’t take up too much space and makes great coffee. Especially happy that I can make the odd cup of decaf using pre ground coffee . …

  12. A*** B*** 5/5 20 January 2022 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    I bought this for my son’s Christmas present, so before he took it back to his house we enjoyed several mugs of coffee from it. Instructions easy to understand and product easy to use. Loved it.

  13. J*** H*** 5/5 30 December 2021 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Superb machine , very easy to use and set up with YouTube . Took 4 weeks to come and no Europe to UK plug adapter in packaging the said plug arrived 5 days later . …

  14. K*** W*** 5/5 28 January 2021 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Excellent delivery, great price, bought as Christmas present, Great easy to use bean to cup machine, steamer efficient for froth, …

  15. S*** H*** 5/5 29 November 2020 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Very happy with this purchase. It’s easy to use easy to clean and coffee tastes delicious. Arrived well packaged and in good time. It needs a few runs through before use, so be sure to read the instructions first.

  16. K*** G*** 5/5 12 May 2022 coffeefriend.co.uk ECAM22.110.SB (silver/black)

    Great machine and great service when I had an issue.

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4 videos · Timestamped summary

YouTube · Review

Delonghi Magnifica S – Is This The Best All-Round Bean To Cup Coffee Machine?

The De'Longhi Magnifica S is an easy-to-use, reasonably priced bean-to-cup coffee machine that consistently produces great-tasting coffee. While it delivers excellent value and fits neatly in the kitchen, it can be quite noisy and lacks sensors to warn when coffee beans or water are running low. Overall, the reviewer highly recommends it as a reliable, high-quality investment.

YouTube · Review

DeLonghi Magnifica S Review | Why Does It Deserve the Bestseller Title?

The De'Longhi Magnifica S is an affordable and compact bean-to-cup coffee machine that produces classic espresso and black coffee, along with milk-based drinks via a manual steam wand. It provides extensive customisation, including 13 grinder settings and adjustable coffee strength and temperature. While programming advanced settings requires consulting the manual for tricky button combinations, it offers outstanding value for money.

YouTube · Review

Delonghi MAGNIFICA S: This Old Coffee Machine Still Beats New Ones ?

The De'Longhi Magnifica S remains a benchmark entry-level bean-to-cup machine, delivering espresso quality on par with much more expensive models. While its plastic design and indicator lights look dated, the grinder is noisy, and the manual steam wand is less convenient for frequent milk drink lovers, it compensates with outstanding durability and unbeatable value. It is an ideal, cost-effective choice for black coffee enthusiasts and beginners wanting a reliable, easily maintained machine.

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Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Input power
1450 W Technical fact · delonghi.com
Pump pressure
15 bar Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water tank capacity
1.8 l Technical fact · delonghi.com
Bean container capacity (working capacity)
250 g Technical fact · delonghi.com
Grounds container capacity
14 portions Technical fact · delonghi.com
Maximum cup height
140 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Dimensions (as listed by De'Longhi)
230 x 430 x 340 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Product weight
9.299 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
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Packed weight
10.81 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Pack dimensions
49.3 x 29.5 x 40.5 cm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Milk system
Cappuccino System: traditional manual milk frother (steam wand), also used for hot water Technical fact · delonghi.com
One-touch drinks
2 drinks (One Touch) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Controls
Buttons and dial (manual intensity dial) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Two cups at once (twin shot)
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Pre-ground coffee option
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Adjustable coffee length
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Aroma (intensity) function
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Cup warmer
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water filter compatible
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Programmable water hardness
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Grinder
Integrated conical grinder with 13 settings Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Coffee intensity levels
5 (very mild to very strong) Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Brew temperature settings
3 (Low, Medium, High) Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Drip tray grid
Removable, dishwasher-safe Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Body material and finish
Plastic, glossy Technical fact · delonghi.com
Colour
Black Technical fact · delonghi.com
Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty (length not stated on the product page) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
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Grounds container capacity
14 portions Technical fact · delonghi.com
Maximum cup height
140 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Dimensions (as listed by De'Longhi)
230 x 430 x 340 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Product weight
9.299 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Packed weight
10.81 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Pack dimensions
49.3 x 29.5 x 40.5 cm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Milk system
Cappuccino System: traditional manual milk frother (steam wand), also used for hot water Technical fact · delonghi.com
One-touch drinks
2 drinks (One Touch) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Controls
Buttons and dial (manual intensity dial) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Two cups at once (twin shot)
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Pre-ground coffee option
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Adjustable coffee length
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Aroma (intensity) function
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Cup warmer
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water filter compatible
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Programmable water hardness
Yes Technical fact · delonghi.com
Grinder
Integrated conical grinder with 13 settings Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Coffee intensity levels
5 (very mild to very strong) Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Brew temperature settings
3 (Low, Medium, High) Manufacturer's claim · amazon.co.uk
Drip tray grid
Removable, dishwasher-safe Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Body material and finish
Plastic, glossy Technical fact · delonghi.com
Colour
Black Technical fact · delonghi.com
Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty (length not stated on the product page) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com

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