De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next ECAM310.60.GB vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Both are mid-range bean-to-cup machines, and the choice comes down to how much you want the machine to adapt to different people and tastes. The Magnifica Evo Next keeps a bypass for pre-ground coffee, handy for the odd decaf; the EQ500 iAroma leans into a wider recipe menu and more user profiles for a household with varied habits.
| Parameter |
Magnifica Evo Next ECAM310.60.GB
De'Longhi
F2 · Intermediate
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EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 639.90 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 24 × 44 × 36 cm | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.6 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Milk carafe | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | — | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 10 | 41 |
| User profiles | 3 | 5 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 250 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Milk system: refillable carafe (Magnifica Evo Next) vs automatic pickup tube (EQ500 iAroma) → fewer manual steps with the EQ500 iAroma, one more container to manage with the carafe.
- Pre-ground bypass: only on the Magnifica Evo Next → lets you use decaf or a different blend without touching the grinder.
- Programmed drinks: 10 vs 41 → the EQ500 iAroma covers a much wider recipe set.
- User profiles: 3 vs 5 → the EQ500 iAroma fits more people in the same household without resetting the machine.
Which one to choose
Choose Magnifica Evo Next ECAM310.60.GB if…
With the Magnifica Evo Next you can drop in pre-ground coffee without touching the grinder, useful for an occasional decaf or a bolder shot without swapping beans. The trade-off is a shorter drink menu and only three user profiles, so there's less room if everyone at home drinks differently.
Choose EQ500 iAroma if…
The EQ500 iAroma stores 41 programmed drinks and 5 user profiles, so each person can recall their own recipe instead of adjusting it every time, and milk is drawn through an automatic pickup tube rather than a carafe you refill. The trade-off is no pre-ground bypass, so an occasional decaf means using beans or going without.
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