Bean to cup coffee machines
De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart ECAM250.33.TB bean to cup coffee machine, Titanium Black, front view

Bean to cup coffee machines · ECAM250.33.TB

De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart

ECAM250.33.TB

The De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart (ECAM250.33.TB) is a compact, entry-level bean-to-cup machine.

15 bar1.8 L

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At a glance

The De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart (ECAM250.33.TB) is a compact, entry-level bean-to-cup machine. It makes one-touch espresso and long coffee, and has a manual steam wand for milk. Despite the name, there is no app or Wi-Fi. Owners mostly rate the coffee highly and find it easy to use and clean, and many see it as good value when discounted. Expect a learning curve to dial in grind and strength, and a diagram-only manual. The pre-ground coffee option has a poor reputation. Other drawbacks: frequent water-using rinse cycles, an auto-off that cannot be adjusted, and two-cup brewing for espresso only. It suits espresso and black-coffee drinkers who don't mind frothing milk by hand. Anyone who wants one-touch milk drinks should look at pricier models. It is a 2020 design with limited UK stock, and no independent long-term reliability data could be checked.

Strengths

  • Owners consistently praise the coffee taste, especially espresso and americano-style drinks.
  • Simple to use day to day, with self-rinsing and dishwasher-safe parts that make cleaning easy.
  • Compact footprint (240 mm wide) for a bean-to-cup machine, with a large 1.8 l tank and 250 g hopper.
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  • Seen as good value, particularly when bought on offer; refurbished units are also available.

Things to consider

  • Needs time and experimentation with beans, grind and strength before coffee tastes right; the manual relies on diagrams.
  • The pre-ground coffee option is reported to work poorly.
  • Milk must be frothed by hand with the steam wand, which gives frothy rather than silky milk.
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  • Frequent automatic rinses use water, the auto-off cannot be adjusted, and only espresso can be brewed two cups at a time.
  • Some owners find it noisy, and a few report faults such as grinder jams or early failure.
  • Limited UK availability: Currys was the only retailer found selling it new.
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • Espresso and black-coffee drinkers moving up from pod machines on a modest budget.
  • Kitchens with limited worktop space.

May not suit

  • People who want one-touch cappuccinos or lattes from an automatic milk system.
  • Buyers expecting app or Wi-Fi control because of the 'Smart' name.
  • Households that mainly use pre-ground coffee or often brew two long coffees at once.

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What the features mean in everyday use.

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Manufacturer claims

De'Longhi claims the conical steel grinders are 'calibrated with 100% accuracy', that the machine grinds the exact amount leaving no residual coffee, and that the Thermoblock heats only the water needed for each drink.

Manufacturer's claim · See source

Set-up learning curve

A recurring complaint is that getting good coffee takes experimentation with beans, grind level, strength and water volume; some buyers relied on YouTube videos.

User experience · See source

Longevity (family level)

UK forum owners of Magnifica S machines (exact variant unclear) report around three to five years of use before failure; one cites repeated repairs for a broken plastic lever arm, while another reports no issues after nearly three years.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

UK availability

At the time of checking, Currys was the only UK retailer found selling it new. Amazon.co.uk listings were unavailable, John Lewis no longer lists it, Argos does not stock it, and the De'Longhi store page showed it out of stock.

Technical fact · See source

Suitability

Inferred from the specs and reviews: best suited to people who mainly drink espresso or black coffee and are happy to froth milk by hand and spend some time dialling in; less suited to those wanting one-touch milk drinks, app control, or brewing two long coffees at once.

Inference from the sources · See source
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Manufacturer claims

De'Longhi claims the conical steel grinders are 'calibrated with 100% accuracy', that the machine grinds the exact amount leaving no residual coffee, and that the Thermoblock heats only the water needed for each drink.

Manufacturer's claim · See source

Set-up learning curve

A recurring complaint is that getting good coffee takes experimentation with beans, grind level, strength and water volume; some buyers relied on YouTube videos.

User experience · See source

Longevity (family level)

UK forum owners of Magnifica S machines (exact variant unclear) report around three to five years of use before failure; one cites repeated repairs for a broken plastic lever arm, while another reports no issues after nearly three years.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

UK availability

At the time of checking, Currys was the only UK retailer found selling it new. Amazon.co.uk listings were unavailable, John Lewis no longer lists it, Argos does not stock it, and the De'Longhi store page showed it out of stock.

Technical fact · See source

Suitability

Inferred from the specs and reviews: best suited to people who mainly drink espresso or black coffee and are happy to froth milk by hand and spend some time dialling in; less suited to those wanting one-touch milk drinks, app control, or brewing two long coffees at once.

Inference from the sources · See source

User experience

What do reviews say?

See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.

Summarised from 91 reviews

Store ratings

Currys

361 ratings

4.6 / 5

ebay.co.uk

25 ratings

5 / 5

Amazon

35 ratings

4.4 / 5

Each rating belongs to its own store; ratings are not combined. A store's rating count is not the number of reviews summarised.

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UK buyers mostly praise the coffee itself: good espresso and americano-style drinks from a compact, smart-looking machine that is simple to use and keep clean once it is set up. Many see it as a step up from pod machines and good value, especially on offer. The main frustrations are the effort needed to dial in beans, grind and strength, and a manual that relies on diagrams. Owners also say the pre-ground coffee option is unreliable. Other complaints: the frequent automatic rinses waste water, the auto-off cannot be adjusted, and only espresso can be made two cups at a time. A few find it noisy, and a handful report faults such as a jammed grinder or an early failure.

What buyers like

  • Good-tasting coffee, especially espresso and black coffee41 reviews
  • Easy to use day to day and quick to set up25 reviews
  • Good value for money, particularly when bought on offer13 reviews
  • Easy to clean, helped by self-rinsing10 reviews
  • Attractive, compact design9 reviews
  • Steam wand gives good frothed milk for cappuccino5 reviews

Common complaints

  • Takes experimentation with beans, grind and settings before coffee is right13 reviews
  • Diagram-only manual; descaling and water-hardness set-up unclear7 reviews
  • Pre-ground coffee option works poorly5 reviews
  • Faults such as grinder jams, early failure or persistent warnings5 reviews
  • Automatic rinse cycles use a lot of water4 reviews
  • Noisy grinding and brewing4 reviews
  • Coffee too weak or portions too small for some4 reviews
  • Switches off too soon and the auto-off cannot be adjusted3 reviews
  • Only espresso can be brewed two cups at once3 reviews
How was this summary made?

Summarised from 91 reviews. 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.

The 91 reviews are distinct reviews with text, counted entry by entry by review ID. Currys/Feefo (s4): 47 with text out of 62 entries; 15 rating-only were excluded. De'Longhi UK/Feefo page 1 (s5): 34 en_GB reviews of this model. eBay UK (s10): 10 texts from the page data. ratings_total adds up Currys (361), eBay (25) and Amazon.co.uk (35 + 1) ratings. Amazon had no UK review text.

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  1. Customer 4/5 17 October 2026 api.feefo.com

    Good product . Quite large and noisy compared to what I had previously but it produces a good brew quickly .

  2. Customer 4/5 21 September 2026 api.feefo.com

    The coffee machine was purchased as a srep up from a pod machine and certainly meets that brief. However, we didn’t realise just how difficult it would be to find the right coffee beans, grind settings, strength settings, water volume, temperature settings etc etc …

  3. P*** 4/5 15 September 2026 api.feefo.com

    The coffee machine works nice, right for people who don’t mind about any milky coffee. Only the one disadvantage is the small size of the portions.

  4. Customer 4/5 4 September 2026 api.feefo.com

    Very good. But I’ve had two occasions when the grinder has jammed and I’m had to dismantle everything

  5. N*** 2/5 19 August 2026 api.feefo.com

    It takes a while to get used to how it works but doesn’t like to make coffee using the pre ground option. Wish I chose a different model.

  6. R*** 5/5 7 July 2026 api.feefo.com

    Smart looking coffee machine. Easy to use and clean. Large capacity storage for coffee beans. Neat water container. Great tasting coffees, both espressos and americanos.

  7. Customer 5/5 8 July 2026 api.feefo.com

    Great coffee machine. I used to have the old one and it lasted well over 10 years. So no doubt this one will last long time. It makes a great coffee too and very easy to maintain. And for the price it is I couldn’t recommend enough.

  8. S*** 5/5 6 July 2026 api.feefo.com

    This is our second Delonghi coffee machine. Very pleased with it and improvement on our previous model, quicker to use and easier to keep clean. Makes good coffee , good cappuccino.

  9. M*** 1/5 2 July 2026 api.feefo.com

    Not working as it should be with ground coffee as keeps showing error for cleaning out coffee tray.

  10. S*** 3/5 30 June 2026 api.feefo.com

    No written instruction manual provided with product, just diagrams. …

  11. M*** 5/5 6 June 2026 api.feefo.com

    This is a brilliant coffee machine and so easy to use. It removes the faff of other popular machines that require porto filters etc but still achieves the same silky smooth coffee. …

  12. E*** 2/5 28 January 2026 api.feefo.com

    great coffee machine BUT the really annoying automated water clearing every time it shuts down or starts. its time consuming and really annoying especially when your in a rush. Also its automatic shut down is not adjustable on time so it shuts down in my opinion too quickly. …

  13. Customer 2/5 31 December 2025 api.feefo.com

    Instructions are non existent. Constant issues and no support. Would not recommend

  14. A*** 2/5 30 December 2025 api.feefo.com

    I bought the Magnifica S smart coffee machine after looking at several models online and offline. I particularly wanted a machine suitable for both beans and coffee grounds. The coffee grounds were coming down straight and the coffee was very weak. I looked at reviews and information online and followed the correct steps. I had to return it.

  15. A*** 4/5 28 October 2025 api.feefo.com

    Good machine for the price. Easy to set up. Coffee good, once a few adjustments have been made, following video instructions.

  16. C*** 4/5 22 October 2026 api.feefo.com

    It’s good for the price we paid. As with all bean to cup machines you need to play around with the setttings to which one works best for you. …

  17. E*** 1/5 18 October 2026 api.feefo.com

    I have had this machine for 2 weeks and I have only had one really good expresso out of it. This one expresso has kept my hopes up but my hopes are disappearing every day whilst I chase that one good coffee and get given thin, disappointing coffees every morning. …

  18. E*** 4/5 13 October 2026 api.feefo.com

    Machine makes good tasting coffee however it is a pain having to wait to pour two cups. While espresso can do two.

  19. A*** 5/5 7 October 2026 api.feefo.com

    Very good machine, easy to use. Great coffee once a bit of time is spent setting it up correctly

  20. R*** 4/5 24 September 2026 api.feefo.com

    Makes decent coffee, looks the business, keeps you involved, sounds like a jet aircraft with a broken bearing, happy with it so far.

  21. M*** 5/5 13 September 2026 api.feefo.com

    Makes the best espresso I have ever had at home, and makes an excellent cappuccino as well.

  22. N*** 2/5 5 September 2026 api.feefo.com Review on De'Longhi's ECAM25033TBSECOND listing

    This coffee machine looks good but unfortunately just waist of money, in the leaflet shows that clean with ecodecalk every 2or 3 months but every after 4 days …

  23. Customer 4/5 1 September 2026 api.feefo.com

    Don’t like the way it turns off so quickly so if you want another coffee after your first, it’s already turned off which I don’t like and the older styles didn’t turn off that quickly. An error in design I think

  24. Customer 5/5 27 August 2026 api.feefo.com

    The taste of the coffee, and ease of use is brilliant. Had a Nespresso machine previous to this that went wrong, …

  25. T*** C*** 1/5 10 August 2026 api.feefo.com

    Can’t find out how to use ,doesn’t fill the mug ,eco light has now come on !

  26. Customer 4/5 30 July 2026 api.feefo.com

    On my second m/c .First one broke down after six days ! So far so good for last two weeks with second m/c .

  27. S*** 4/5 17 July 2026 api.feefo.com

    Instructions could be much better, especially around descaling and setting of hard water, which just doesn't work.

  28. k*** 5/5 21 November 2025 ebay.co.uk

    Great results, coffee grinder adjustment not easy to get best results as adjuster small, just have to persevere. …

  29. t*** 5/5 8 November 2025 ebay.co.uk

    item was faulty:/ didint tryed on coffee beans,but grated coffee machine part would stuck and would not make coffee:/

  30. p*** 5/5 23 May 2025 ebay.co.uk

    Really nice machine, looks good, takes up minimal space, makes great coffee too

See it in use

Video reviews and key moments

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4 videos · Timestamped summary

YouTube · Comparison

DeLonghi Magnifica S vs. Magnifica S Smart

The video demonstrates the De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart alongside the classic Magnifica S, comparing their controls and coffee preparation. It highlights the machine's intuitive direct-selection buttons and aroma adjustment dial. The machine successfully brews an espresso with a thick, golden crema.

YouTube · Other

Delonghi Magnifica S ECAM250.33.TB Bean to Cup Coffee Machine - Titanium Black - Quick Look

The De'Longhi Magnifica S bean to cup coffee machine makes brewing your favourite coffee straightforward with four one-touch drink buttons. It includes an assisted milk frothing wand for silky milk or dense foam, alongside a fresh grinder with 13 settings to suit individual tastes.

Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.

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What it has

Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Pump pressure
15 bar Technical fact · delonghi.com
Power
1450 W Technical fact · delonghi.com
Voltage
220-240 V Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water tank capacity (removable)
1.8 l Technical fact · delonghi.com
Bean container capacity
250 g Technical fact · delonghi.com
Used grounds container capacity
14 servings Technical fact · delonghi.com
Integrated grinder
Conical steel burr grinder, 13 grind settings Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Coffee strength settings
3 Technical fact · currys.co.uk
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Coffee type
Whole beans and pre-ground coffee Technical fact · delonghi.com
One-touch drinks / programmes
Espresso, double espresso, coffee, long (long black), hot water; steam Technical fact · delonghi.com
Milk system
Manual steam wand (manual milk frothing) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Heating system
Thermoblock Technical fact · delonghi.com
Functions
Customisable drink length, pre-ground coffee function, twin shot, aroma (strength) function, programmable water hardness, programmable hot water temperature Technical fact · delonghi.com
Controls
Buttons and dial; LED display Technical fact · delonghi.com
Smart/app control
No (despite the 'Smart' name) Technical fact · which.co.uk
Auto power shut-off
Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Maintenance programmes
Rinsing, cleaning and descaling programmes; anti-drip system Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Water filter
Integrated water filter compatible; filter included in box Technical fact · delonghi.com
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes (removable drip tray grid) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Adjustable cup stand / variable cup size
Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Dimensions (H x W x D)
360 x 240 x 440 mm Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Weight
9.2 (Currys); 9.32 (De'Longhi) kg Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Boxed dimensions (H x W x D)
405 x 300 x 490 mm Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Boxed weight
11 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Colour
Titanium Black Technical fact · delonghi.com
Material / finish
Plastic, painted finish (Currys: plastic and stainless steel) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Power cord length
1 m Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Box contents
Machine, EcoDecalk descaler, hard water test strip, ground coffee spoon, water filter Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Manufacturer's guarantee
2 years Technical fact · delonghi.com
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Bean container capacity
250 g Technical fact · delonghi.com
Used grounds container capacity
14 servings Technical fact · delonghi.com
Integrated grinder
Conical steel burr grinder, 13 grind settings Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Coffee strength settings
3 Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Coffee type
Whole beans and pre-ground coffee Technical fact · delonghi.com
One-touch drinks / programmes
Espresso, double espresso, coffee, long (long black), hot water; steam Technical fact · delonghi.com
Milk system
Manual steam wand (manual milk frothing) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Heating system
Thermoblock Technical fact · delonghi.com
Functions
Customisable drink length, pre-ground coffee function, twin shot, aroma (strength) function, programmable water hardness, programmable hot water temperature Technical fact · delonghi.com
Controls
Buttons and dial; LED display Technical fact · delonghi.com
Smart/app control
No (despite the 'Smart' name) Technical fact · which.co.uk
Auto power shut-off
Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Maintenance programmes
Rinsing, cleaning and descaling programmes; anti-drip system Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Water filter
Integrated water filter compatible; filter included in box Technical fact · delonghi.com
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes (removable drip tray grid) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Adjustable cup stand / variable cup size
Yes Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Dimensions (H x W x D)
360 x 240 x 440 mm Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Weight
9.2 (Currys); 9.32 (De'Longhi) kg Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Boxed dimensions (H x W x D)
405 x 300 x 490 mm Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Boxed weight
11 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Colour
Titanium Black Technical fact · delonghi.com
Material / finish
Plastic, painted finish (Currys: plastic and stainless steel) Technical fact · delonghi.com
Power cord length
1 m Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Box contents
Machine, EcoDecalk descaler, hard water test strip, ground coffee spoon, water filter Technical fact · currys.co.uk
Manufacturer's guarantee
2 years Technical fact · delonghi.com

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