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De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Review (2026)

De'Longhi

Written and reviewed by the CoffeeLabAdvisor editorial team · Published 3 August 2026

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The De'Longhi Dinamica Plus is the mid-premium bean-to-cup machine: a colour touchscreen, Bluetooth app control and the LatteCrema automatic milk system bring Jura-style convenience to roughly $920. It has an integrated grinder and no portafilter, which is by design. It sits between the budget Magnifica Evo and the Swiss Jura machines, and it is the pick if you want app control and showy milk foam without the Jura premium.

This machine includes a built-in grinder — see our verdict below on how it compares to pairing the machine with a dedicated grinder.

The strongest mid-tier bean-to-cup: touchscreen, app control, Over Ice and excellent automatic LatteCrema milk. Great foam and features for the price, with plastic build and a single thermoblock as the trade-offs.
Best for: Feature-focused buyers who want app control and great milk
Boiler
Single Thermoblock
Pressure
19 bar
Wattage
1250W
Tank
1.8L
Weight
9.5 kg
Steam
Automatic

✓ Pros

  • LatteCrema integrated milk system with excellent, showy foam across many plant milks
  • Color touchscreen with intuitive, smartphone-like interface
  • Coffee Link app (Bluetooth) for remote drink customization
  • TrueBrew Over Ice function for real iced coffee
  • Removable brew group and easy-to-clean parts

✗ Cons

  • Only three user profiles — limited for larger households
  • Pot function brews too watery — best ignored
  • Plastic-heavy construction despite the premium feel
  • Single thermoblock means no simultaneous brew and steam

Shot Quality

As a bean-to-cup machine, the Dinamica Plus grinds fresh beans through its integrated steel burr grinder with 13 settings and brews through a 19-bar pump regulated down for extraction. The single thermoblock heats quickly, and drinks are produced one-touch with a choice of strength and size. Because there is no portafilter and the dose is automated, results are consistent and repeatable rather than individually tunable. The colour touchscreen and Coffee Link app let you save up to three user profiles with custom drink settings, which is a genuine step up from the budget bean-to-cup machines. The honest limitation is the same as the category: convenience and consistency over the hands-on control and ceiling of a semi-automatic with a dedicated grinder. In practice this makes the Dinamica Plus a feature-rich, consistent machine that feels a step more modern than the budget bean-to-cups, and the app adds real convenience for daily use.

Steam & Milk

The Dinamica Plus uses De'Longhi's LatteCrema integrated milk system, which produces dense, showy microfoam, notably good for the price, and we rate it 4 out of 5 for plant-milk support. It froths and steams automatically from a connected milk container and rinses the spout after use. The single thermoblock means brew and steam share the heater, so heavy back-to-back milk drinks can be slower than on a dual-thermoblock Jura. The touchscreen and app let you adjust milk and coffee ratios per profile, giving more control than the budget machines. For milk-forward drinkers who want café-style foam without a manual wand, the LatteCrema system is one of the best in its price band. For milk-forward drinkers the LatteCrema system is one of the best in the price band, and the showy, dense foam is a clear step above the budget machines. The app and touchscreen also let you tune milk and coffee per drink, which adds genuine control for a bean-to-cup.

Who It's For

The Dinamica Plus is for buyers who want bean-to-cup convenience with a more premium, customisable experience than the budget machines: a colour touchscreen, app control and genuinely good automatic milk at roughly $920. It suits households where a few people want their own saved drink profiles. The honest counter-case is that only three user profiles limit larger households, the single thermoblock slows heavy milk sequences, and the plastic-heavy build sits below the Swiss machines. If you want app control and showy foam without the Jura price, this is the pick; if you want the highest build and fastest milk workflow, a Jura is the step up. The bottom line is that the Dinamica Plus is the sweet spot for feature-hungry bean-to-cup buyers, and the three-profile limit is the main constraint for larger households. The Over Ice and app features give it a modern feel that the budget machines lack, which is the core of its appeal.

Build & Value

The Dinamica Plus has a mostly plastic body that De'Longhi styles to feel premium, with a two-year warranty and a removable brew group that makes maintenance easier than on machines with fixed groups. At roughly $920 it sits above the Magnifica Evo and below the Jura E8, and the value case is the feature set: touchscreen, app control, Over Ice iced coffee and the LatteCrema milk system. The main caveats are the plastic construction, the three-profile cap, and the single thermoblock. For buyers who want a feature-rich bean-to-cup without the Swiss premium, the Dinamica Plus is the strongest value in the mid tier, and the Over Ice function is a genuine differentiator. Overall the Dinamica Plus is the strongest mid-tier recommendation, and the Over Ice function plus app control give it a clear identity above the Magnifica Evo. It is the strongest feature-per-dollar option in the mid tier, and the plastic build is the main compromise to accept.
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De'Longhi Dinamica Plus — FAQ

Is the Dinamica Plus worth the price over the Magnifica Evo?

For most buyers, yes if you use the extra features: the colour touchscreen, Coffee Link app, three user profiles and Over Ice iced coffee are a real step up from the Evo, at roughly $170 more. If you only make basic espresso and milk drinks, the Evo is the better value. The app and touchscreen are the features that most clearly justify the step up in price.

How good is the LatteCrema milk system on the Dinamica Plus?

Very good for the price. LatteCrema produces dense, showy microfoam and handles plant-based milks well, and we rate it 4 out of 5 for plant-milk support. It froths automatically from a connected milk container and rinses after use, though the single thermoblock slows very heavy milk sequences. The foam density and control are what set it apart from the budget bean-to-cup machines.

Does the Dinamica Plus work with an app?

Yes. The Coffee Link app connects over Bluetooth and lets you create and adjust drink recipes, save up to three user profiles, and start drinks remotely. It adds genuine convenience, though only three profiles limits it for larger households. The three profiles are enough for most couples and small families, which is the practical limit to keep in mind. It is a real limit for larger families, so consider the profile count before buying.

Does the Dinamica Plus have a built-in grinder?

Yes. It has an integrated steel burr grinder with 13 settings that grinds fresh beans for every cup. Thirteen steps give a reasonable range for espresso and lungo, though less fine control than a dedicated grinder or the top-tier bean-to-cup machines. Thirteen steps cover most beans well, and the internal grinder keeps the workflow completely hands-off. The 13 steps cover most beans well, keeping the machine consistent and simple.

Does the Dinamica Plus make iced coffee?

Yes — the TrueBrew Over Ice function brews a concentrated shot directly over ice for real iced coffee, rather than simply cooling a hot drink. It is one of the machine's distinguishing features and works well for iced lattes and americanos. It is one of the few bean-to-cup machines that makes a proper iced drink, which adds genuine versatility. It is one of the few bean-to-cup machines that makes a proper iced drink.

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