De’Longhi is a renowned Italian brand known for its household appliances, especially its coffee machines. Its reputation is built on a combination of style, functionality, and technical expertise. For coffee lovers, De’Longhi offers everything from capsule machines and fully automatic coffee machines to combined filter/espresso machines—all with the goal of bringing coffee quality into the home.
What De’Longhi promises:
Here you will find detailed reviews of five selected De’Longhi machines:
Design & Features: This is a top-of-the-line fully automatic coffee machine with bean preparation, a 3.5-inch full-touch color display, a bean exchange system (two bean containers), over 18 preset beverages, and automatic milk frothing (hot and optionally cold latte crema).
Performance: Critics emphasize the very strong performance with milk-based beverages – silky microfoam, even extraction, user profiles and intuitive user interface.
Wear & Practicality: Because it's an advanced appliance, it requires space, cleaning, and maintenance (e.g., cleaning the milk carafe, cleaning the bean hopper). The price is rather high.
Why Choose: Best for true coffee/beverage lovers who value the convenience of bean coffee and high-quality milk drinks.
Caveats: Premium cost; may be excessive if you only drink simple espresso or filter coffee.
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Design & Features: A more affordable entry-level fully automatic coffee machine. Features include a built-in conical grinder, one-touch recipes (espresso, coffee, Americano), and a manual milk frother.
Performance: Reviewers say that for the price, it produces strong espresso and decent milk foam.
Wear & Practicality: Simpler user interface, less automation (manual frother instead of automatic carafe).
Why Choose: Good all-rounder for someone who wants super-automatic comfort without the price of an ultra-premium product.
Caveats: Fewer drink presets and a less advanced milk system; the user interface may feel more functional.
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Design & Features: Capsule-based system with Nespresso Vertuo pods, with an integrated milk frother/dispenser for lattes and cappuccinos. Compact width (~7.4") and fast heating.
Performance: Reviewers highlight the excellent milk steam, ease of use, and design.
Wear & Practicality: Very convenient for capsule fans; minimal grinding/bean maintenance. However, the ongoing costs of the capsules should be considered.
Why Choose: Ideal for users who value convenience, space saving and milk-based beverages (latte, cappuccino) without bean handling.
Caveats: Trapped in proprietary capsules; may not appeal to bean lovers or those who want complete control.
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Design & Features: Entry-level Nespresso machine with Aeroccino milk frother included. Compact, simple two-button operation.
Performance: Users praise the size, ease of use, and good coffee quality for the price.
Wear & Practicality: Ideal for small kitchens or beginners. Limited customization options and fewer drink sizes than higher-end machines.
Why Choose: Best budget-friendly option for an espresso milk frother combo from the De’Longhi/Nespresso ecosystem.
Caveats: Basic feature set; if you want bean grinding or advanced presets, look higher.
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Design & Features: Combines filter coffee (10-cup pot) and espresso preparation in one machine – with a 15-bar pump, an advanced milk frother/steam wand, a dual heating system, and a programmable timer.
Performance: Offers flexibility for households that drink filter coffee and espresso; practical for versatility.
Wear & Practicality: Larger space requirements; more cleaning/maintenance due to dual systems; possible trade-offs in specialization.
Why Choose: Well suited for families or households with a preference for mixed drinks and limited space for separate machines.
Caveats: May not achieve the espresso finesse of dedicated machines; the filter portion may not achieve the quality of premium filter coffee machines.
View ProductThe benefits of a De’Longhi machine depend largely on your usage. Here’s how it works:
In summary: Yes, a De’Longhi can be worth the investment—if you use and appreciate its features. If you only make one cup a week or only enjoy filter coffee and not specialty drinks, a simpler machine might be a better choice.
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Only items in good condition, with original packaging and within the 30-day window are eligible. Used items may still be eligible but you must ensure it meets the “good condition” requirement.
Once the returned item is received and inspected, De’Longhi processes the refund. Your bank or card issuer may require additional days for the credit to appear.
Direct exchanges are not supported. You need to return your original item for a refund, then place a new order for the different model or size you want.
Contact De’Longhi customer support promptly explaining the damage or error. They will assist with replacement or refund at their expense depending on the issue.
No—shipping charges you paid are not refunded as part of the return. Only the product cost is eligible for refund.
Because of carrier and packaging requirements, De’Longhi restricts shipping to physical street addresses only for online orders. If you need another address, consider contacting their store-locator or customer support.
De’Longhi delivers on its promise of bringing Italian engineering and café quality into your home. Their machines range from affordable entry-level models (Inissia) to premium fully automatic machines (Rivelia), which delight with milk-based beverages at the touch of a button and bean exchange. If you take your coffee ritual seriously and value quality, convenience, and style, De’Longhi is a great choice.
However, the investment is only worthwhile if you actually use the machine’s features. For occasional users, the size, cost, and maintenance effort may outweigh the benefits.
My Verdict:
⭐ Recommended for anyone who values coffee rituals and variety at home and is willing to invest.
⚠️ Less recommended for minimal use, limited space, or coffee drinkers who strictly stick to simple cups.