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De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart ECAM 250.23.SB: is this bean-to-cup machine worth €279?
Short answer
Yes, if you mostly drink espresso and coffee and are happy to froth milk yourself. The Magnifica S Smart has a steel conical burr grinder with 13 settings, 15 bar pump pressure, four coffee drinks at the touch of a button and a removable brew unit. Alternate currently sells it for €279 instead of €450 (Alternate's strike-through price), with shipping from €7.99 on top. If you want one-touch cappuccino, you need a model with an automatic milk system.
Who is the Magnifica S Smart for?
In favour
- Steel conical burr grinder with 13 grind settings, chute for pre-ground coffee
- Four one-touch coffee drinks: espresso, double espresso, coffee and long coffee
- Removable, washable brew unit and automatic rinsing
- Only 24 cm wide, 1.8 litre water tank accessible from the front
- Auto-off, energy-saving mode and 0.35 W in standby
- De'Longhi states 10 years of spare parts availability
Against
- Milk only by hand with the steam wand, no one-touch cappuccino
- No app control despite "Smart" in the name
- Plastic housing
- No independent lab test known
A good fit if …
Beginners, singles and couples who want freshly ground espresso and coffee without much fuss and don't mind frothing milk with the steam wand. At 24 cm wide it also fits small kitchens.
Skip it if …
If you drink cappuccino or latte macchiato every day and want it at the touch of a button, choose a machine with an automatic milk system. If you want app control, this is not the right model either.
Specifications
| Type | Bean-to-cup machine, silver/black |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Steel conical burrs, 13 settings |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Water tank | 1.8 l, removable |
| Bean container | 250 g |
| Drinks | Espresso, double espresso, coffee, long coffee, hot water, steam |
| Milk | Manual steam wand (cappuccino system) |
| Power | 1450 W, standby 0.35 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 24 × 44 × 36 cm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg |
| Amazon ASIN | undefined |
Frequently asked questions: De'Longhi Magnifica S Smart ECAM 250.23.SB bean-to-cup coffee machine
What does "Smart" mean on the Magnifica S Smart?
It has no app control; Coolblue lists app control as "not possible". You operate it via a soft-touch button panel with LED indicators and pick the four coffee drinks directly by button.
Can it make cappuccino at the touch of a button?
No. You froth milk by hand with the steam wand. It takes a little practice, but you control temperature and texture yourself.
Can I remove the brew unit?
Yes. According to manufacturer and retailer data the brew unit is removable and can be rinsed under the tap. The drip tray is dishwasher safe.
Can I use pre-ground coffee?
Yes, the machine has a chute for pre-ground coffee, for example for the occasional decaf.
Is €279 a good price?
On 27 October 2026 Alternate sold the ECAM 250.23.SB for €279 instead of €450 (Alternate's strike-through price), €171 less. For an entry-level bean-to-cup machine with a conical burr grinder and removable brew unit that is a fair price; shipping from €7.99 is added on top.
Alternatives from current deals
Simpler alternative: the De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM 22.110.SB is also discounted at Alternate. It shares the same basics (13 grind settings, 15 bar, 1.8 l tank, steam wand), but according to De'Longhi it only offers espresso and lungo instead of four one-touch coffee drinks.
Sources
Specs and assessments are based on manufacturer data and independent reviews. Prices from Amazon.de at the time shown.