Bravo Verdict
De'Longhi Dedica EC685
#4Best for Beginners
De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica EC685

4.3 (18,500)
The Bravo Verdict

The gateway espresso machine. Small footprint, small price, real espresso.

$199at Amazon
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Pros

  • +Extremely compact
  • +Fast heat up
  • +Affordable entry point
  • +Works with pre ground

Cons

  • −Pressurized portafilter limits upgrades
  • −Panarello wand, not commercial
  • −Not built for daily heavy use

Specs

Boiler typeThermoblock
Built in grinderNo
PID temp controlNo
Wattage1,350 W
Water tank1L removable

Why we picked it

At 6 inches wide, it fits anywhere. The thermoblock heats fast and the pressurized portafilter makes decent espresso even without a great grinder.

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