With so many espresso machines available on the market, it’s hard to know what the best choice is for you. If you’re about to buy a Delonghi espresso machine, here’s what you need to know about their top-selling espresso machine series.

Delonghi espresso machines in a glance

This article will help you choose the best Delonghi machine for your needs and budget. Check out these models if you are in a rush:

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De'Longhi La Specialista Espresso Machine EC9335M
DeLonghi Eletta Fully Automatic Espresso
Nespresso Gran Lattissima by Delonghi

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  • Delonghi espresso machine – once upon a time, in Italy

Founded in 1902 by the De’Longhi family in Treviso, Italy, Delonghi has been a powerhouse in the domestic home appliance space.

The company has produced top-notch household appliances for decades, with its espresso machine brand standing out the most.

In this post, we’ll discover the types of Delonghi espresso machines, with a review of the top 5 Delonghi espresso machines for every buyer’s budget.

3 Types Of Delonghi Espresso Machines – Overview

Delonghi categorizes its coffee machines into three categories to fit different requirements and budgets:

  • Manual and Semi-automatic espresso machines
  • Fully automatic espresso machines
  • Nespresso Machines

Delonghi Manual and Semi-Automatic espresso machines:

Do you enjoy handcrafting your own coffee? Delonghi has manual and semi-automatic espresso machines, which are impressive. The most known series are La Specialista, Icona, EC260/ECP 3220, and Dedica.

Let’s go over a few of these models.

La Specialista Series (Semi-Automatic)

With an average price of 800$, the La Specialista series is designed for those who want a premium espresso machine at home and froth their milk manually. The key features of this line include:

  • Smart tamper to guarantee consistent, optimal tamping.
  • Integrated Sensor Grinder
  • Manual milk frother with Advanced Latte System
  • Internal temperature regulation and active temperature control.
  • Dual heating system
  • Pre-infusion technology

Below: The De’longhi la Specialista Arte espresso machine – isn’t it gorgeous?

Icona Series

Starting from 370$, the Icona is a stylish retro-looking coffee machine made for people who want to have a vintage-looking espresso machine in their kitchen. Though, if a retro look is your thing, you should definitely consider a Smeg espresso machine.

The Delonghi Icona machine is easy to clean, user-friendly, and compatible with ESE pods, making it easy to prepare coffee.

The Stilosa (EC260) and the ECP3220 Series

These entry-level machines are an excellent option for those looking for an espresso machine that is not too expensive but still offers quality. These machines are easy to use and maintain with a stainless steel boiler and a removable water tank.

You can get the Stilosa espresso machine for under 100$ and the ECP3220 for a bit over 150$.

De’Longhi Dedica Series

You can get a Delonghi Dedica from 350$ to 400$. If you are new to brewing homemade espresso machines, then the Dedica series might suit you.

These machines feature three intuitive, easy-to-use buttons, which are beginner-friendly.

The Dedica features:

  • 15 bar pressure system
  • Double drip tray
  • Thermoblock technology
  • Auto shutoff
The beautiful La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine

De’Longhi Automatic Espresso Machines

When it comes to automatic espresso machines, there are quite a variety of options to choose from with Delonghi:

  • Dinamica series.
  • Magnifica
  • Elleta series

Delonghi Dinamica

With a starting price of 1000$, the Dinamica is a mid-tier espresso maker that can brew all types of barista-quality coffee, iced coffee included. The Dinamica series has the following features:

  • A LatteCrema System or an adjustable automatic frother – depends on the model. The LatteCrema System is the Delonghi version of the CremaGo system you can find on advanced Philips automatic espresso machines (not sure who got there first).
  • A user-friendly touch screen
  • Fast heat time of fewer than 40 seconds
  • Adjustable Steel Burr Grinder
  • De’Longhi’s TrueBrew Over Ice technology.
  • Customizable one-touch system

Delonghi Magnifica espresso machine series

The Magnifica is a sleek machine designed for espresso lovers who want an automatic espresso machine. It shares most of the features of the Dinamica, with a few differences:

  • The Magnifica is a bit wider than the equivalent Dinamica series machines.
  • The Dinamica series machines have easy-to-use touch screens. The Magnifica models have button panels (which are also user-friendly).
  • The Dinamica uses 19Bar pressure, while the Magnifica uses 15 bar pressure.
  • The Magnifica has a manual frother. The Dinamica uses the Delonghi LatteCrema System, which is easier to use and clean.
  • The Magnifica has a smaller bean container. This is important if you use your Delonghi machine in an office or a public place where the bean container needs to be refilled a few times a day. I wouldn’t recommend filling the entire beans compartment at your home espresso machine. You don’t want your beans to be stale.

Elleta espresso machine Series

With a starting price of $1700, the Elleta series allows you to make lattes and cappuccinos from dedicated buttons. These models are designed to satisfy all your milk beverage cravings in no time.

The Elleta series’s main features:

  • A built-in steel burr grinder
  • An integrated milk carafe and Delonghi’s proprietary LatteCrema or an adjustable automatic frother (depending on the model).
  • 15 bar pressure system
  • Sensor metal touch control panel
DeLonghi Eletta Fully Automatic Espresso
DeLonghi Eletta Fully Automatic Espresso

Delonghi espresso machine for Nespresso.

It sounds confusing at first, but Delonghi is one of the top espresso machine manufacturers worldwide. Nespresso is known for its coffee blends and capsules. So it only makes sense for these two brands to collaborate to let Delonghi make espresso machines for both the original and the newer Vertuo Nespresso pods.

The eye-catching Gran Lattisma Nespresso Machine by Delonghi

If you love to use pods without having to go through the stress of grinding your coffee beans, consider Delonghi machines for Nespresso. You might want to check out the Latissima and VertuoNext series by Delonghi.

Our Top 3 Picks On The Best Delonghi Espresso Machines:

De'Longhi La Specialista Espresso Machine EC9335M

Our favorite Delonghi semi-automatic Espresso Machine: Do you enjoy handcrafting your own coffee? The De'Longhi La Specialista is an easy-to-use and fast machine designed to help you brew your perfect espresso or latte drinks.

Pros

  • Easy to use buttons
  • A steam wand and Delonghi's LatteCrema system
  • Great functionality
  • Fast heat-up time
  • Easy to clean

Cons

  • Not compatible with ESE pods

The Delonghi La Specialista is made to enable you to produce barista-style coffee every time at home. It is easy to use and comes with three beverage options: espresso, coffee, and Americano.

The sensor grinding technology is an advanced feature. It uses cutting-edge sensors that help you grind your coffee beans precisely and with the right texture for a perfect brew each time.

The smart tamping station makes it easy to tamp your ground coffee. It features a lever, and all you need to do is push the lever down. The Smart tamping station will automatically tamp the ground coffee to the accurate pressure required for a delicious and full-bodied brew.

The active temperature control automatically regulates the temperature of the steam wand and the group head to ensure that you get the right temperature for each beverage option you choose.

Finally, their semi-automatic machines feature an advanced latte system that froths the milk to the right temperature and texture. You have the option of choosing between foam for milk frothing and flat for hot milk.

Unlike most espresso makers, the Delonghi La Specialista has a swift heating-up time. This means once you have the machine on and beans ground, you should have your espresso brewed in no time.

DeLonghi Eletta Fully Automatic Espresso

Our pick for a Fully Automatic Machine: The Eletta fully automatic espresso machine allows you to brew mouth-watering and great cups of coffee with just a touch of a button.

Pros

  • High-quality coffee and milk
  • Intuitive
  • Easy cleaning

Cons

  • It is quite expensive (like all automatic espresso machines).

The Eletta fully automatic espresso machine allows you to brew mouth-watering and great cups of coffee with just a touch of a button. It has an eloquent yet straightforward design and a small size, making it perfect for any kitchen countertop.

If you're looking for a newer mode, take a look at the Delonghi Dinamica Plus Review I published earlier this year. Now let's go back to the Eletta model.

The first remarkable feature of this device is the number of beverage options you have. With just a touch of a button, you can brew barista-style cappuccino, macchiatos, espresso, lattes, and more.

This machine features the LatteCrema system, which enables the milk frother to automatically produces long-lasting, foamy, and rich frothed milk for all your milk beverage options. The milk frother comes with flat, frothy, and "in-between" settings. The milk frother is detachable, and if you have excess milk left in the frother, you can detach the container and store it in the fridge.

The burr grinder is compatible with coffee beans and pre-ground coffee. It's most helpful if you want to brew decaf pre-ground coffee from time to time.

The Elleta plus model allows you to save all your coffee preferences and settings on the machine system. This makes it easy for you to brew your favorite cup of coffee without any hassle.

The controls feature soft-touch buttons that are straightforward and make it easy to navigate the machine without any stress.

The final feature I love about this device is its cup warming rack. The cup warming rack allows you to program when you want the rack to start heating. You will always have a warm cup in the mornings.

Nespresso Gran Lattissima by Delonghi

Our pick for a Nespresso Machine by Delonghi: The Gran Lattisma Espresso machine features a reasonably compact size with an eye-catching modern, premium, and glossy design to complement any environment you place it in.

Pros

  • Wide beverage options
    Compatible with other capsules
    Solid build

Cons

  • Some people complained that the 19 bar pressure isn't consistent.

The Gran Lattisma Espresso machine features a reasonably compact size with an eye-catching modern, premium, and glossy design to complement any environment you place it in.
There was a lot of thought on the users of this model, with features like the sliding drip tray to accommodate cups of different sizes.

The Gran Lattisma features Delonghi's one-touch system and the Nespresso capsule system. These two systems ensure that you get your full-bodied cup of espresso brewed through its 19 bar pressure pump. This high-pressure pump is combined with a fast brewing time. All you need to do is just touch a button to get your coffee ready in no time.

You have 9 beverage options to choose from. These include lungo, hot foam, latte macchiato, caffe latte, hot milk, espresso, ristretto, cappuccino, and flat white. The fun part is that all these settings can be found on the glass touch button of the device.

This espresso machine comes with a milk container that produces creamy and rich-frothed milk with just one touch of a button. It is detachable, and you can store it in the fridge when not in use.

The Gran Lattisma comes with an intuitive descaling alert. It is energy-saving, so the machine automatically goes off when not in use for a specific time length.

This machine features automatic cleaning. It will rinse the milk container with warm water. Also, many parts can be easily removed for easy cleaning.

 

Delonghi espresso machines – Final thoughts

For decades, DeLonghi has been committed to giving coffee lovers the best espresso machines. Their high-quality machines focus on fast heating up time, easy cleaning, and high-pressure pumps.  

Regardless of your budget – if you’re looking for a top-of-the-notch Italian espresso machine, Delonghi has something for you.

 

Delonghi Espresso Machines FAQ

Yes. Founded in 1902 by the De’Longhi family in Treviso, Italy, Delonghi has been a powerhouse in the domestic home appliance space.

The company has produced top-notch household appliances for decades, with its espresso machine brand standing out the most.

The two espresso machines series by Delonghi share many features, with a few differences:

  • The Magnifica is a bit wider than the equivalent Dinamica series machines.
  • The Dinamica series machines have easy-to-use touch screens. The Magnifica models have button panels (which are also user-friendly).
  • The Dinamica uses 19Bar pressure, while the Magnifica uses 15 bar pressure.
  • The Magnifica has a manual frother. The Dinamica uses the Delonghi LatteCrema System, which is easier to use and clean. 
  • The Magnifica has a smaller bean container. This is important if you use your Delonghi machine in an office or a public place where the bean container needs to be refilled a few times a day. I wouldn’t recommend filling the entire beans compartment at your home espresso machine. You don’t want your beans to be stale. 

Also, the Delonghi Dinamica Plus has Brad Pitt on its commercial, so, you know…

The Delonghi Dinamica Plus is the more expensive model of the two. The main difference between these two models is that the Delonghi Dinamica Plus has a more extended warranty and a better control panel.
The Delonghi Dinamica Plus also has a better control panel than its predecessor. It has an LCD display, and it comes with a touch screen which makes it easier to use.