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

Overview

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.

Performance

Take your time to create a balanced, harmonious espresso and make the most out of any milk preparation. Cappuccino System CappuccinoSystem mixes steam, air & milk with its special emulsion system, producing a creamy froth. Stainless steel boiler Stainless steel boiler engineered to last long and work with consistent performance. Unleash your inner barista and create all your coffee shop favourites at home

Design & Build

Take your time to create a balanced, harmonious espresso and make the most out of any milk preparation. Cappuccino System CappuccinoSystem mixes steam, air & milk with its special emulsion system, producing a creamy froth. Stainless steel boiler Stainless steel boiler engineered to last long and work with consistent performance. 15-bar pump espresso maker with a strainless steel boiler for perfect coffee extraction

Installation

Filter holder for ground coffee, 1 or 2 cups plus E.S.E pods. Removable 1lt water tank and removable drip tray for glasses upto 110mm. 1 litres

Maintenance

Filter holder for ground coffee, 1 or 2 cups plus E.S.E pods. Removable 1lt water tank and removable drip tray for glasses upto 110mm. Milk Frother, Removable Tank

Best For

• 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

Not Suitable For

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

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