De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Review: 6 Months
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 review: 6 months of use, 15 bar, stainless boiler, 119 euros. The best budget manual?
Context : Long-term test
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De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Review: 6 Months
Overall score: 8.0/10
At 119 euros, the Stilosa EC260 is the best-selling manual machine in its segment. After 6 months of daily use (2-3 espressos a day), here is where it shines - and where it cannot follow.
At a Glance
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | EC260.W (White) |
| Manufacturer price | EUR 119 |
| Type | Budget manual espresso machine |
| Overall score | 8.0/10 |
Field Notes
Espresso: 7.5/10
Better than expected at this price with a careful grind (grinder required): correct crema, honest body. Without a decent grinder, it stays underwhelming.
Steam wand: 7/10
Removable and usable for a simple cappuccino; the froth stays coarse without practice.
Value for money: 9/10
At 119 euros, nobody does better: THE machine to start without risk.
Noise: 8.5/10
No built-in grinder: virtually silent.
Pros
- Unbeatable price (119 euros)
- Stainless steel boiler
- Removable steam wand
- Silent, compact
Cons
- Basic extraction without a quality grinder
- Rustic milk froth
- Average plastic finish
Verdict
The Stilosa EC260 is the machine to recommend to anyone starting manual espresso without risk: 119 euros, stainless boiler, useful wand. Pair it with a decent grinder (from 80 euros) and you get surprisingly good espresso - the best fun-per-euro on the market.
The Stilosa EC260 is the machine to recommend to anyone starting manual espresso without risk: 119 euros, stainless boiler, useful wand. Pair it with a decent grinder (from 80 euros) and you get surprisingly good espresso - the best fun-per-euro on the market.
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