De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB Espresso Machine
Specs, pros & cons and how the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB compares to 331 other espresso machines from $99.95.
Synthesised from owner reviews and expert coverage. Specs curated from official sources.
- Price
- $699.95
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Portafilter
- 51 mm
- Integrated grinder
- Conical burr,
- Heating system
- Thermoblock
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The verdict
The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte is a stylish all-in-one alternative to Breville's Barista Express at a similar price: an integrated conical grinder, a thermoblock that heats fast, three brew temperatures and a manual steam wand for hands-on milk.
Its 51mm portafilter is a smaller ecosystem than the 54mm/58mm worlds, and the grinder's eight settings are coarser-stepped than rivals. But it looks great, includes a real barista kit, and makes a solid all-in-one option for the design-conscious.
What we like
- Integrated conical grinder — true all-in-one
- Fast thermoblock heating with 3 brew temperatures
- Manual steam wand teaches real technique
- Comes with a genuine barista kit (tamper, etc.)
What to know
- 51mm portafilter — smaller accessory ecosystem than 54/58mm
- Only 8 grind settings (coarser steps than rivals)
- Single thermoblock: no simultaneous brew + steam
What owners say
Owners like the looks, the included kit and the hands-on manual wand. The common critiques are the limited grind steps and the less-common 51mm format; many cross-shoppers still pick the Breville Express for its grinder and ecosystem.
Versus the Breville Express
Both are sub-$700 all-in-ones with built-in grinders and manual steam. The De'Longhi wins on styling and the included barista kit; the Breville's 54mm ecosystem and finer grinder adjustment tend to win with enthusiasts.
Specifications
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Portafilter
- 51 mm
- Heating system
- Thermoblock
- Integrated grinder
- Conical burr, 8 settings
- Water tank
- 1.7 L
- Power
- 1400 W
How it compares
| Spec |  Bambino $299.95 |  Duo-Temp Pro $499.95 |  Bambino Plus $499.95 |  Gaggia Classic Pro E24 $549 | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB $699.95 |  Barista Express $699.95 |  Barista Pro $849.95 |  Rancilio Silvia $995 |  Barista Touch $999.95 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar | Extraction Feedback pressure gauge | 15 bar | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Portafilter | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 51 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 58 mm | 54 mm |
| Heating system | — | — | — | Single aluminium boiler | Thermoblock | Thermocoil heating system | — | Single brass boiler | — |
| Integrated grinder | — | — | — | — | Conical burr, 8 settings | Steel conical burrs | Steel conical burrs | — | Hardened steel conical burrs |
| Milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | Hands-free milk texturing | — | — | Manual milk texturing | Manual milk texturing | — | Hands-free milk texturing |
| Water tank | 47 fl.oz | 61 fl.oz | 64 fl.oz | 61 oz | 1.7 L | 67 oz. | 67 oz. | 2 L | 67 oz. |
| Power | 1560 W | 1600 W | 1560 W | 1425 W | 1400 W | 1600 W | 1680 W | 1100 W | 1680 W |
| Voltage | 110-120 Volts | 110–120 Volts. | 110-120 Volts | — | — | 110–120 Volts. | 120 volts | — | 110–120 Volts. |
| Dimensions | 6.25" × 13.5" × 12" | 12.6" x 10.1" x 13.1" | 7.5” x 13.5” x 12” | — | — | 12.5" x 13.8" x 15.9" | 13.5" x 13.9" x 13.5" | — | 12.4" x 12.8" x 13.4" |
| Weight | 4.725 kg | 6.618 kg | 4.95 kg | — | — | 10.018 kg | 9.488 kg | — | 9.888 kg |
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