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De'Longhi

De'Longhi

Good7/10

Family-controlled Italian appliance group, a world leader in home coffee machines, which also owns Kenwood and Nutribullet.

Founded
1902
From
Italy
HQ
Treviso, Italy
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Italy, Romania and China
Also sold as
DeLonghi, Delonghi
www.delonghi.com

Coffee machine

Good8/10Mid-range

The world's biggest home coffee-machine brand, and the reliability pick in many owner surveys. Its Magnifica and Dinamica bean-to-cup machines are a safe choice for push-button coffee. Manual machines like Dedica and La Specialista are good but face stiff competition from Breville.

Good at

  • Proven bean-to-cup machines with a removable brew unit
  • Long track record; Magnifica models known to last many years
  • Covers pump espresso, bean-to-cup, capsule and filter
  • Good espresso for the price at entry level

Weak at

  • Cheaper models' milk systems are fiddly to clean
  • Bean-to-cup espresso is less rich than a good manual shot
  • Touchscreen top models are expensive for what they add
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
MagnificaDinamicaElettaPrimaDonnaLa SpecialistaDedica

Best for: Anyone who wants dependable push-button bean-to-cup coffee

nzauukushk

Heater / fan / dehumidifier

Good8/10Mid-range

De'Longhi's oil column heaters are a long-standing favourite for quiet, steady heat, and its dehumidifiers score well with owners. Prices sit above budget brands but build and controls are better. A strong all-round choice.

Good at

  • Quiet, even-heating Dragon oil column heaters
  • Timers, thermostats and safety cut-outs
  • Well-rated Tasciugo dehumidifiers

Weak at

  • Oil heaters are heavy and hot to the touch
  • Dearer than Goldair or house brands
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Dragon 4Dragon 4 ProTasciugo AriaDry

Best for: Bedrooms and living rooms that need quiet, steady heat

nzauukushk (not sold)

Kettle / toaster / small appliances

Good7/10Premium

De'Longhi's kettles and toasters are bought mainly for their Italian styling, and the Icona and Distinta sets look the part. Performance is fine but no better than cheaper rivals, and some owners report leaking kettles. A style pick, not a value one.

Good at

  • Stylish matching kettle and toaster sets
  • Good build feel on Icona and Distinta ranges
  • Widely stocked with a solid service network

Weak at

  • Owners report Distinta kettles leaking from the base
  • Trim and finishes can peel over time
  • Pays for looks more than extra features
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
IconaIcona VintageDistintaBrillante

Best for: Buyers who want a matching, stylish kettle and toaster set

nzauukus (not sold)hk

Air fryer

Mixed6.5/10Premium

De'Longhi's air fryers work well, and the MultiFry doubles as a stirring multicooker. They cost more than Ninja or Cosori without cooking better. Worth it mainly for MultiFry's big-batch stirring.

Good at

  • MultiFry's stirring paddle cooks big batches evenly
  • Top and bottom heating elements
  • Viewing window on some models

Weak at

  • Dearer than Ninja or Cosori
  • Outer shell gets very hot
  • Smaller range than air-fryer specialists
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
MultiFryExtra Chef MultiFryIdealFry (UK)Rapid Crisp (US)

Best for: Families who want a stirring multicooker that also air-fries

nzauukushk (not sold)

Coffee grinder

Mixed5.5/10Budget

De'Longhi's KG79 is one of the best-selling cheap burr grinders, fine for drip or plunger coffee. Reviewers say it cannot grind fine or evenly enough for proper espresso. Buy it only for filter brewing.

Good at

  • Cheap step up from a blade grinder
  • Simple cup-count dosing
  • Dedica grinder comes with a portafilter holder

Weak at

  • Cannot grind fine enough for unpressurised espresso
  • Grind is uneven compared with real burr grinders
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
KG79KG89Dedica KG521

Best for: Filter and plunger coffee on a budget

nzauukushk (not sold)

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.