Good Picks Guide

Espresso Machines

De’Longhi Stilosa

De’Longhi’s entry manual espresso machine: a 15 bar pump, a stainless steel boiler, single and double filters, and a milk frother you work yourself. No grinder.

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De’Longhi Stilosa EC260BK in black, front view with portafilter in place
De’Longhi

At a glance

  • Best forSomeone who wants to start making espresso at $149.95 with ground coffee or pods, and accepts that nothing is automated
  • Pricing$149.95
  • Key differentiatorEspresso at $149.95 from ground coffee or ESE pods, in an 8.61 lb machine with a 15 bar pump and a stainless steel boiler

Quick take

The cheapest route into espresso in this catalogue, at $149.95. De’Longhi publishes a 15 bar pump, a stainless steel boiler, single and double espresso filters, ESE pod compatibility, a 33.81 oz tank and an 8.61 lb body. There is no grinder, and every step is yours.

Good fit if

  • You want to start making espresso for $149.95
  • You want a machine that takes ground coffee or ESE pods
  • You want an 8.61 lb machine you can lift off the counter
  • You want a 33.81 oz removable tank and single and double filters in the box

Consider another option if

  • You want a grinder in the machine; the grinding setting on this one is listed as n/a
  • You want a published brew pressure; De’Longhi publishes only the 15 bar pump here
  • You want any step of the process performed for you

Key facts

  • Price$149.95
  • Machine typeSemi-automatic: you dose, tamp and start the shot
  • GrinderNone — a separate grinder is required
  • TampingBy hand, with a tamper included
  • Heating systemStainless steel boiler
  • Pump pressure15 bar
  • Milk systemManual: milk frother you work yourself
  • Water tank33.81 oz
  • Weight8.61 lb
  • Power1100 W at 120 V
  • HousingPlastic body with stainless steel elements

Gallery

De’Longhi Stilosa seen from the front with two espresso glasses and a latte
De’Longhi
De’Longhi Stilosa on a kitchen counter with two espressos
De’Longhi

Alternatives

Breville Barista Express

Breville’s all-in-one espresso machine: an integrated conical burr grinder with 16 settings, a 54 mm portafilter, PID temperature control and a steam wand you work yourself.

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Breville Barista Express Impress

Breville’s assisted espresso machine: 25 grind settings, assisted tamping, PID temperature control and a 54 mm portafilter, with the milk still yours to steam.

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Breville Barista Pro

Breville’s ThermoJet espresso machine: 30 grind settings on Baratza burrs, a stated three-second heat-up, and a steam wand you work yourself.

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