De'Longhi Magnifica Start vs Jura S8
Too close to call. The De'Longhi Magnifica Start scores 78 overall to the Jura S8's 77, so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on value and ease and workflow.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the De'Longhi Magnifica Start if
you want espresso and cappuccino from one button on a small counter, and you are happy to spend the first morning setting the drink sizes to your taste.
Pick the Jura S8 if
you want cappuccinos and espresso at a tap for a household that will use it every day, and you would pay extra for a large touchscreen over buttons.
Aspect by aspect
| 8.6 | Drink quality | 9.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Milk system | 7.2 | ||
| 5.6 | Ease and workflow | 7.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Cleaning and upkeep | 6.9 | ||
| 8.0 | Build and reliability | 9.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Value | 3.6 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Value: the De'Longhi Magnifica Start scores 8.3 to the Jura S8's 3.6.
- Ease and workflow: the Jura S8 scores 7.5 to the De'Longhi Magnifica Start's 5.6.
- Build and reliability: the Jura S8 scores 9.2 to the De'Longhi Magnifica Start's 8.0.
The details
| De'Longhi Magnifica Start | Jura S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| De'Longhi | Manufacturer | Jura |
| 5 | One-touch drinks | 27 |
| LatteCrema Hot Technology | Milk system | HP3 / CX3 |
| Stainless steel conical burr grinder | Grinder | P.A.G.2 |
| 60.87 oz | Water tank | 1.9 l |
| 13.8 x 9.9 x 17.3 in | Dimensions | 28 × 34.8 × 44.6 cm |
| $799.95 (MSRP) | Price | $3,299 (price at Whole Latte Love, Nov 13, 2026) |
