De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Review: Still Worth Buying?

The De’Longhi Dinamica Plus has a problem it didn't have when it first became popular.

De’Longhi now sells a lot more coffee machines.

Rivelia offers Bean Switch and a beautifully compact design.

Magnifica Plus has a large touchscreen and extensive hot-drink menu.

Eletta Explore handles hot and cold coffee.

Even Magnifica Evo Next now offers features that once belonged much further up the range.

So where does that leave Dinamica Plus?

Potentially in a very interesting place.

Because while it's no longer the obvious premium De’Longhi, it's still a highly capable automatic machine with touchscreen controls, automatic LatteCrema milk and extensive drink personalisation.

And if retailers discount it aggressively against the newer machines, it can become excellent value.

Coffee Machine Reviews Verdict

Overall: 9.0/10

Best for: Buyers finding a strong Dinamica Plus deal who want premium one-touch coffee without paying for De’Longhi's newest machines.

Avoid if: Its price is close to Rivelia, Magnifica Plus or Eletta Explore.

Machine type: Fully automatic bean-to-cup

Built-in grinder: Yes

Milk: LatteCrema

Display: Colour touchscreen

Our verdict: No longer De’Longhi's newest proposition, but still an excellent automatic machine when priced below the latest generation.

Dinamica Plus Pros and Cons

Pros

• Automatic bean-to-cup
• Integrated grinder
• LatteCrema automatic milk
• Colour touchscreen
• Multiple coffee recipes
• Drink personalisation
• User profiles on compatible versions
• Removable brew group
• Excellent cappuccino and latte convenience
• Frequently discounted

Cons

• Newer De’Longhi machines have overtaken it
• Model variations can be confusing
• No Rivelia Bean Switch
• No Eletta Explore-style cold ecosystem
• Premium price is harder to justify at full RRP
• App functionality varies by version/market

What Is Dinamica Plus?

Dinamica Plus is a premium automatic bean-to-cup machine.

That means you don't need to:

• grind coffee separately;
• dose a portafilter;
• tamp;
• time espresso shots;
• steam milk manually.

Fill the hopper with beans.

Choose your drink.

The machine handles almost everything.

That's the fundamental Dinamica Plus proposition.

Be Careful With Model Numbers

Dinamica Plus has been sold in several configurations over its lifetime.

You'll encounter different ECAM370-series models and retailer-specific variations.

That matters because:

• drinks menus;
• connectivity;
• milk functionality;
• colour;
• accessories;

can differ.

Don't assume every machine carrying the Dinamica Plus name is identical.

Check the full model number before buying.

Colour Touchscreen

One of the features that originally separated Dinamica Plus from cheaper De’Longhi machines was its colour touchscreen.

It makes browsing the drinks menu significantly easier than using combinations of basic buttons.

That's particularly useful when several people share the machine.

Modern rivals may now have larger or more sophisticated displays.

But the Dinamica interface remains straightforward.

Coffee Quality

Very good.

Dinamica Plus grinds whole beans immediately before brewing and allows meaningful personalisation.

You can adjust parameters such as:

• coffee strength;
• drink volume;
• milk quantity;
• temperature on relevant settings.

This lets you move beyond factory recipes.

We'd recommend doing that.

The default drink is a starting point, not a commandment.

Integrated Grinder

The machine contains an adjustable burr grinder.

As with De’Longhi's other automatic machines, don't constantly change the grinder unless necessary.

Dial it around the beans you're using.

Then concentrate on strength and drink-volume adjustments.

Automatic coffee is about repeatability.

LatteCrema Milk System

Milk is prepared automatically through De’Longhi's LatteCrema system.

That's one of the biggest reasons to buy Dinamica Plus rather than a manual espresso machine.

For cappuccino:

press cappuccino.

For latte:

press the relevant milk drink.

The machine handles milk frothing for you.

Cappuccino

Excellent.

This is where Dinamica Plus still feels properly premium.

Grinding, brewing and milk preparation happen as part of one automated workflow.

You can adjust the drink around your preferences and save settings on compatible configurations.

For somebody drinking cappuccino every morning, that's enormously convenient.

Latte

Equally easy.

There's no milk jug technique.

No steam wand.

No temperature judgement.

The trade-off is less control over microfoam than you'd get from Sage or De’Longhi's own La Specialista machines.

But convenience is the reason you're buying Dinamica Plus.

Flat White

Depending on exact configuration, Dinamica Plus provides an extensive menu of milk-based recipes.

If Flat White is essential, check the drink list for the exact ECAM model you're considering.

That's particularly important with older retailer stock.

User Profiles

Selected Dinamica Plus models allow personalised drinks to be associated with user profiles.

This is useful in shared households.

One person can prefer:

strong, short cappuccino

while somebody else wants:

large, mild latte.

Profiles stop everyone continually changing the same settings.

Coffee Link App

Some Dinamica Plus configurations have supported De’Longhi's Coffee Link connectivity.

App functionality can allow additional drink configuration and machine interaction.

We wouldn't buy Dinamica Plus because of the app.

The touchscreen is perfectly capable of handling everyday coffee.

Treat connectivity as an extra rather than the reason to own the machine.

Cleaning

The brewing unit can be removed.

That's something we continue to appreciate about De’Longhi machines.

You can physically:

• remove it;
• rinse it;
• inspect it.

Milk components require proper cleaning too.

LatteCrema simplifies milk preparation.

It doesn't eliminate milk hygiene.

Dinamica Plus vs Rivelia

This is one of the most important comparisons.

Rivelia

Advantages:

• Bean Switch;
• newer design;
• compact body;
• 3.5-inch touchscreen;
• modern user experience.

Dinamica Plus

Advantages:

• potentially much cheaper;
• established platform;
• extensive automatic functionality.

At similar prices we'd lean towards Rivelia.

At a major Dinamica discount, the decision becomes much closer.

Dinamica Plus vs Magnifica Plus

Magnifica Plus demonstrates how far De’Longhi's newer Magnifica range has moved.

It offers a large touchscreen, broad drinks menu, profiles and LatteCrema Hot.

If the prices are close, we'd generally prefer the newer Magnifica Plus.

Dinamica fights back when discounted.

Dinamica Plus vs Eletta Explore

Eletta Explore is far more capable for cold drinks.

It adds:

• Cold Extraction;
• Cold Brew;
• LatteCrema Cool;
• huge hot-and-cold recipe selection.

If iced coffee matters, Eletta Explore is worth considering.

If you primarily drink hot coffee, paying for all that cold functionality may be unnecessary.

Dinamica Plus vs Magnifica Start

This comparison is really:

value vs luxury.

Magnifica Start gives you the fundamentals for far less money.

Dinamica Plus adds:

• touchscreen;
• broader recipes;
• greater personalisation;
• more premium experience.

If you make the same cappuccino every morning, Start may be enough.

Who Should Buy Dinamica Plus?

Buy it if:

• you find a substantial discount;
• you want automatic milk;
• you want touchscreen controls;
• you want more personalisation than entry-level machines;
• you mainly drink hot coffee.

Who Shouldn't Buy It?

Look elsewhere if:

• the price is close to Rivelia;
• Magnifica Plus costs similar money;
• you want extensive cold drinks;
• you only drink black coffee;
• you're paying full premium pricing for old stock.

Is Dinamica Plus Still Worth Buying?

Yes.

But its value is now highly price-dependent.

The machine hasn't suddenly become bad.

The market around it has simply improved.

That's an important distinction.

A discounted older premium machine can be a much better purchase than a brand-new entry-level one.

Final Verdict

Dinamica Plus remains an excellent automatic coffee machine.

It grinds fresh beans.

It makes very good coffee.

LatteCrema handles milk.

The touchscreen is easy to use.

And maintenance is sensible.

Its biggest competitor isn't another brand.

It's De’Longhi itself.

If Rivelia or Magnifica Plus costs roughly the same, we'd favour the newer generation.

If Dinamica Plus is substantially cheaper, don't dismiss it because it isn't the latest model.

It can still be a superb buy.

Coffee Machine Reviews Score: 9.0/10

Discounted Value Score: 9.2/10

Best for: A premium De’Longhi experience at clearance or promotional pricing.

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