Delonghi ECAM23120SB Magnifica S Express Super Automatic Espresso Machine
- Super-Automatic Espresso Machine
- 1450 watts
- Espresso Machine
- Reusable
- Better rated than 79%
A capable one-touch super-automatic for whole bean to cup coffee and milk drinks, best bought from a seller you trust given the condition complaints in its reviews.
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How it ranks among the 24 super-automatic espresso machines we track
4.3★ across 341 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
341 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A super-automatic espresso machine with an integrated burr grinder, 15 bar pump and a one-touch selector for steamed or frothed milk. The 1.8 liter tank and single boiler are built for whole-bean to cup automation rather than manual espresso work.
This sits below Delonghi's higher-end lines but still grinds whole beans on demand, which is the main reason buyers compare it to pricier super-automatics rather than pod machines. Actual owner feedback splits sharply between people who researched machines under 1200 dollars and landed here happily, and a couple of buyers who ran into problems from the seller rather than the machine itself.
- 15 bar pump with integrated burr grinder
- One-touch steamed or frothed milk
- 1.8 liter removable water tank
- Long coffee and hot water spout functions
Who it's for
Works for someone who wants whole-bean automation and a milk selector without learning manual espresso technique, especially anyone comparing options under 1200 dollars. Not the right pick for a buyer wanting manual control over shot pressure or pour timing.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who cross-shopped several super-automatics under 1200 dollars before buying describe settling in within a few days, once they learned the icon layout, and several say the flavor holds up well for daily use. The real friction shows up around fulfillment rather than the machine's design: one buyer received a unit with old coffee grounds and beans left inside from a previous owner, and another was unclear the listing could ship a used unit at all, running into restocking fees on return. A couple of reviewers rated the coffee taste as limited rather than strong.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Whole bean grinding built into a one-touch machine
- Milk selector switches steamed or frothed automatically
- Long coffee function for drip-style cups
- Reviewers cite strong flavor after the initial break-in period
- At least one buyer received a unit with used grounds and beans already inside
- A couple of reviewers found the coffee taste limited
- One listing wasn't clear the unit could arrive used, with restocking fees involved on return
Performance notes
The integrated burr grinder feeds the boiler on demand at 15 bar, and the hot milk and cappuccino selector switches between steamed and frothed milk without a separate wand routine. A long coffee function stretches the shot into a drip-style cup, and the hot water spout runs off the same single boiler for tea. Reviewers who compared several under-1200-dollar super-automatics before buying reported settling in quickly once they learned the icon layout.
Specifications
| Brand | Delonghi |
|---|---|
| Model | ECAM23120SB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 10 × 17 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Output Pressure | 15 bar |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1450 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Milk Frother |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Modern |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Office |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Removable Tank |
| Part Number | ECAM23120SB |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in super-automatic espresso machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delonghi ECAM23120SB Magnifica S Express Super Automatic Espresso MachineThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 341 | 4.1 / 5 |
| De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Connected Espresso & Coffee Machine with Automatic Milk FrotherDe'Longhi | 4.1 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nespresso Inissia Original Espresso Machine by De'LonghiNespresso | 4.4 / 5 | 410 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso MachinePhilips | 4.0 / 5 | 6,213 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cuisinart EM-200NP1 Programmable 15-Bar Espresso MakerCuisinart | 4.1 / 5 | 887 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Delonghi ECAM23120SB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Delonghi Magnifica S grind whole beans automatically?
Yes, it has an integrated burr grinder that feeds ground coffee straight into the brew cycle.
Can it froth milk for cappuccino?
Yes, a hot milk and cappuccino selector lets you choose steamed or frothed milk without a separate attachment.
Has anyone reported receiving a used machine?
Yes, one buyer's review describes receiving a unit with leftover coffee grounds and beans from a previous owner, so it's worth confirming the seller and condition before buying.