De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B and EQ500 iAroma serve different kitchens: one keeps the entry price low, the other automates milk frothing. The difference that matters is how the milk gets frothed and cleaned.
| Parameter |
Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B
De'Longhi
F1 · Entry
|
EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 399.90 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 24 × 43 × 35 cm | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | No | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | — | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | — | 41 |
| User profiles | — | 5 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 250 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Milk system: manual steam wand on Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B, automatic dishwasher-safe milk tube on EQ500 iAroma → frothing and cleaning stay manual on Magnifica, EQ500 cuts the daily steps.
- Pre-ground bypass: only on Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B → useful for evening decaf or pre-ground coffee without the grinder.
- Price: EQ500 iAroma costs noticeably more → the extra budget goes mainly into milk automation.
Which one to choose
Choose Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B if…
Anyone mostly drinking espresso and long black, with an occasional hand-frothed cappuccino, gets a cheaper machine in the Magnifica S ECAM22.110.B plus a bypass for pre-ground coffee, handy for an evening decaf or skipping the grinder. The trade-off is upkeep: the steam wand needs hand-cleaning after every use.
Choose EQ500 iAroma if…
Anyone making cappuccinos several times a day and unwilling to hand-wash parts gets an automatic milk tube in the EQ500 iAroma that froths on its own and goes in the dishwasher. The trade-off is a higher price and no bypass for pre-ground coffee.
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