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DeLonghiEC 260.BK Stilosa

Espresso
Milk frother

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The EC260.BK Stilosa coffee machine from DeLonghi can use ground coffee or E.S.E pods and has a manually operated steam wand to create a frothy macchiato or creamy cappuccino. Coffee machines that serve two cups at once can be great for a household of coffee lovers – but does this one make drinks that everyone will enjoy? Read the full review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Speed of making an espresso
Ease of use

Mar 2024Last checked by Which?
Jul 2020Released
May 2020First reviewed by Which?

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test coffee machines

3 May 2024

Taste

Overall
Espresso (using ground coffee)
Cappuccino

How we test taste

Our expert tasting panel rate the quality of espresso produced by the machine, taking into account the taste, aroma and appearance of the espresso. If a coffee machine comes with a milk-frothing system, our panel rate the quality of cappuccino, taking into account the taste, aroma and appearance of the cappuccino, as well as how thick the froth is and how well it blends with the coffee.

Quality of espresso

Overall
Speed of making an espresso
Temperature of espresso

How we test quality of espresso

Our expert tasting panel rate the quality of espresso produced by the machine, taking into account the taste, aroma and appearance of the espresso. We also measure the temperature of the espresso and how quickly it's produced.

Ease of use

Overall
Instructions
Preparing the machine
Cleaning
Descaling

How we test ease of use

Our ease-of-use rating takes into account how simple the instructions are to understand and follow and how easy it is to prepare the machine for use. We also assess how straightforward the cleaning and descaling processes are.

Energy efficiency

How we test energy efficiency

We measure the amount of energy the coffee machine uses to heat up and make coffee. We also check how much energy it uses in standby mode.

Machine performance

Overall
Making two espressos at once

How we test machine performance

We test how quickly the machine makes espresso, how hot the coffee is and how well it froths milk, if the coffee machine comes with a milk frothing system. For machines that can make two espressos at once, we also measure the volume and temperature of the coffee in each cup to see if you end up with two evenly matched espressos.

Quality of cappuccino

Overall
Milk frothing
Ease of using milk frother

How we test quality of cappuccino

If a coffee machine comes with a milk-frothing system, our panel rate the quality of cappuccino, taking into account the taste, aroma and appearance of the cappuccino, as well as how thick the froth is and how well it blends with the coffee. We also assess how easy it is to use and clean the milk frother.

Quietness

How we test quietness

Our expert lab testers subjectively rate how noisy each coffee machine is when preparing an espresso. This subjective assessment is paired with an objective measurement of the decibel level. A very quiet model will earn itself five stars, while a very noisy machine will only pick up one.

Features
Includes milk frother	Milk frother
Froth type	Manual (steam pipe)
Water filter	No
Cup warmer	No
Smart control	No

General
Type	Espresso
Pressure (bar)	15
Colour	Black
Ground coffee	Yes
Coffee beans	No
ESE pods	Yes
Height	29cm
Width	21cm
Depth	34cm
Weight	4.3kg
Length of power cord (cm)	105cm
Number of espressos	2
Water tank capacity	1 litre
Manufacturer guarantee	1-2 years
Manufacturer guarantee terms	DeLonghi bean-to-cup and premium pump espresso coffee machines have a two year guarantee as standard. Other models have a one year guarantee.
Review details	We are continually making improvements to our tests. We last changed our test programme in April 2023 which means that, if you’re looking at results for coffee machines tested before and after this date, they will not be directly comparable.

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