Comparison guide
Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 vs De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB: which should you choose?
Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 and De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Bean hopper: 275 g on the Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 against 250 g on the De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-09-02 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Coffee Machines verdict
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- Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73: An automatic machine with a 12-step ceramic grinder, five coffees, and a LatteGo milk system that cleans in 15 seconds.
- De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB: An entry bean-to-cup machine for espresso, coffee, and americano with a manual steam frother.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 and De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 | De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Bean-to-cup automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Bean-to-cup automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 15 bar Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Water tank | 1.8 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 1.8 L Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Bean hopper | 275 g Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 250 g Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -9.1% |
| Grinder settings | 12 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 13 Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +8.3% |
| Milk system | Two-piece LatteGo automatic milk system Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Traditional manual steam frother Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Heat-up time | 60 sec Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 45 sec Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -25% |
| Removable brew group | Yes Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Color | Black / Silver | Grey / Black | Different |
| Connectivity | Touch display with drink personalization | Touch controls with four one-touch recipes | Different |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | EP3246/73 | ECAM220.22.GB | Different |
| Wattage W | 1400 | 1450 | +3.6% |
16 of the 26 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
3 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Bean hopper · Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 275 g, De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB 250 g (-9.1%)
- Grinder settings · De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB 13, Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 12 (+8.3%)
- Heat-up time · De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB 45 sec, Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 60 sec (-25%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Coffee Machines comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 · Philips · model number EP3246/73 · released 2019 · recorded fields 13/13
- De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB · De'Longhi · model number ECAM220.22.GB · released 2022 · recorded fields 13/13
Fields the two products share
5 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Machine type · Bean-to-cup automatic
- Pump pressure · 15 bar
- Water tank · 1.8 L
- Removable brew group · Yes
- Region · KR
Who should choose Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73
Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 leads the table on Bean hopper. An automatic machine with a 12-step ceramic grinder, five coffees, and a LatteGo milk system that cleans in 15 seconds.
Who should choose De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB
De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB leads the table on Grinder settings, Heat-up time. An entry bean-to-cup machine for espresso, coffee, and americano with a manual steam frother.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Philips 3200 Series LatteGo EP3246/73 · No verified purchase link currently available
- De'Longhi Magnifica Start ECAM220.22.GB · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Coffee Machines are documented on the Coffee Machines comparison page.