De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.BK, Traditional barista Pump Espresso Coffee Machine, Black

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.BK is a traditional manual pump espresso machine with a 15-bar pump and stainless steel boiler, a steam arm for frothing milk, and a filter holder that accepts either ground coffee (1 or 2 cups) or E.S.E. pods. It has a removable 1-litre tank, a removable drip tray for glasses up to 110mm, and an anti-drip system. There is no integrated grinder. It holds a 4.3-star average across 4,009 reviews and is priced at £89 at the time of collection — the lowest price of any machine in this comparison by a wide margin.

This is a genuine, low-cost entry point to home espresso for buyers who want manual control over grinding and frothing and don't need bean-to-cup automation, at a fraction of the price of the other machines in this range.

• By far the lowest price in this comparison at £89 • Solid review base (4,009 reviews) at a 4.3-star average • 15-bar pump and stainless steel boiler target genuine espresso extraction • Accepts both ground coffee and E.S.E. pods for flexibility • Anti-drip system and removable drip tray simplify everyday use

• No integrated grinder — requires pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder • Milk frothing is fully manual via a basic steam arm, with no automatic presets • 1-litre tank is the smallest of the machines in this comparison

Budget-conscious buyers who want genuine espresso extraction without bean-to-cup pricing. Buyers who already own a grinder or are happy using pre-ground coffee. Buyers comfortable with fully manual steam-wand frothing

You want an integrated grinder. You want automatic or semi-automatic milk frothing. You need a large water tank

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.BK, Traditional barista Pump Espresso Coffee Machine, Black is currently priced at £89. Check above for the latest price from UK retailers.