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De'Longhi Dedica Arte EC885M
De'Longhi
And pressurized basket is more forgiving of imperfect grinds, reduces beginner frustration. The tradeoff: proprietary 51mm portafilter.
- 6-inch wide
- 15-bar pump
- Pressurized basket
- Fast heat-up
Pros
- 6-inch wide body fits studio apartment and dorm kitchens w here a full-size machine cannot go
- Pressurized basket is more forgiving of imperfect grinds, reduces beginner frustration
- Fast heat-up for daily use
- The correct beginner machine when counter space is severely limited
Cons
- Proprietary 51mm portafilter
- No PID, less shot consistency
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