Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Delonghi vs GEVI
Delonghi vs GEVI: the differences
| Compare |  Delonghi |  GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB, Eletta Explore ECAM45086S, PrimaDonna Aromatic ECAM63075TM | ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact |
| Entry price | $549.95 | $108Lower |
| Flagship price | $2,499.95 | $379.99Lower |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 19 | 20 |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Dual |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 2.8Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | 1,350 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 1 year |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Pod system (Nespresso original), Spare parts shop (Yes), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- GEVI scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Entry price is lower at GEVI: $108 vs $549.95.
- Flagship price is lower at GEVI: $379.99 vs $2,499.95.
- Capacity (l) is higher at GEVI: 2.8 vs 1.8.
- Warranty is higher at Delonghi: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Delonghi offers Chat.
- Machine types: only Delonghi offers Bean to cup, Pod.
- Machine types: only GEVI offers Pour over.
Our verdict on each
Delonghi
De'Longhi suits households that want a single maker covering espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip machines. Its 3 year warranty, a grinder inside the flagship automatics and support across email, chat and phone make it a steady choice for US kitchens planning more than a single purchase.
GEVI
GEVI suits buyers who want a dual boiler espresso machine with the grinder already inside the body, and who will pay for hardware once rather than for a plan. Entry price is $108 and the flagship is $379.99, with delivery limited to US and support on email, help centre and phone.
Score breakdown
| Area | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry price sits at $549.95 and the flagship at $2,499.95, ranking 59 of 65 on entry. | 9.5HigherEntry price $108 and flagship $379.99 rank 25 of 65 and 23 of 63 brands. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA grinder is built into the automatic line and a 3 year warranty covers it, with a spare parts shop for replacements. | 9.2Dual boiler dual, a 20 bar pump, the grinder built in, a nespresso original pod option and a 2.8-litre tank in one body. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
Available in 1 country for both.
Which one suits you
Pick Delonghi if warranty matter most.
Pick GEVI if cost, entry price, flagship price, and capacity (l) matter most.
A third option
Bruvi has flagship price at $338, against $2,499.95 for Delonghi and $379.99 for GEVI.
Bruvi reviewWhere these facts come from
Delonghi
- delonghi.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
GEVI
- gevi.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 12 of 63 | 4 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 19 of 89 | 6 of 89 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Grinder | Drip, Espresso, Grinder, Pour over |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi America, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre, Phone |
Air treatment
| Fact | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Multicooker | Not confirmed |
| Price from | $149.95 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Carbon | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 40 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | 30C/80% RH | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 205 to 285 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Delonghi | GEVI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $549.95highest quarter | $108below the median | $159 |
| Flagship price | $2,499.95highest quarter | $379.99below the median | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 19above the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.8above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | 1,350below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Delonghi
Pros
- A grinder is built into the flagship automatic, so no separate grinder is needed on the worktop.
- Coverage spans espresso, bean to cup, pod, drip and grinder options, more types than espresso, drip and grinder at Gastroback or bean to cup and espresso at Philips.
- Cover runs 3 years and a spare parts shop is available for replacements afterwards.
Cons
- The flagship reaches $2,499.95, so the top of the range sits far above the $549.95 entry point.
- Availability is limited to US, a single market, so the $2,499.95 flagship and its warranty are quoted for that market alone.
- Daewoo Electricals and Gastroback both list drip and espresso machines in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder, covering the simpler end where De'Longhi's range starts higher at $549.95.
GEVI
Pros
- The grinder is built in, so the espresso machines run without a separate grinder taking up worktop space.
- A spare parts shop is available, and 96.2% of the brands tracked run one too.
- Support covers email, help centre and phone, which is more than a single email route.
Cons
- Delivery reaches US only, so buyers elsewhere have to arrange their own import.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is the limit on parts and labour.
- Milk is handled by steam wand, so there is no automatic frother to do the texturing.
Who each suits
Delonghi
Who it suits
- Households that want espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip from a single maker.
- Shoppers in the US market who want a 3 year warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers who want the grinder inside the machine, as the flagship automatic has one built in.
Who should look elsewhere
- Drinkers after pod machines alone, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso and De'Longhi's pod route runs on nespresso original capsules as one option among several.
- Budget buyers who would start with drip, as Gastroback lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers outside the US market, since US is the only support country listed.
GEVI
Who it suits
- Buyers who want brewing and steaming to run together from a dual boiler dual machine.
- Shoppers who want the grinder in the body and a spare parts shop from the same maker.
- Buyers inside US, where delivery is listed rather than assumed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants bean to cup, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso where GEVI's range is drip, espresso and grinder.
- Buyers who need only the drip, espresso and grinder formats, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder without the pour-over option.
Country by country
| Country | Delonghi | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Delonghi
What does the cheapest De'Longhi coffee machine cost?+
The automatic espresso range starts at $549.95. That is the entry machine rather than a subscription or a deposit, so the outlay is the price of the machine itself. The flagship automatic sits well above it at $2,499.95, which is the ceiling this range reaches in the category.
Is the grinder built into the machine?+
On the flagship automatic, yes. A grinder is built in, so whole beans go in without a separate grinder taking up worktop space. The water tank on that automatic holds 1.8 litres and the pump pressure is 19 bar.
GEVI
What does a GEVI machine cost at entry and at the top?+
Entry price is $108 and the flagship is $379.99. Both are paid once at purchase, and no renewal figure is listed against either, so the number you see is the number you pay. Spend, not plan tier, decides what arrives: the entry machine is the cheap way in, and the flagship carries the dual boiler.
Which GEVI models are worth looking at?+
The reference models are ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact, which covers a compact body and a dual boiler machine from the same maker. The range spans drip, espresso and grinder, so the brand covers espresso, drip, pour-over and standalone grinders alongside the boiler machines. The flagship price attaches to the top of that range, not to every model.