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Product Review · Espresso Machines · #5 Ranked
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260BK
Budget entry · Reviewed by Katie · Amazon-verified live, Sept 2026
79

Worth It
Rank #5 of 12 · Espresso Machines
$149.95
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The verdict
Why it scored a 79
Same $150 price as the ECP3120 but trades the automatic frother for a traditional manual steam wand — more control if you want to learn real latte-art technique, more of a learning curve if you don't. Reliability and satisfaction both score strong for an entry machine; features is the one soft spot on a genuinely bare-bones pump.
Key specs
What you're getting
- 15-bar pressure pump in an entry-level manual machine
- Traditional manual steam wand — more control, steeper learning curve
- Stainless steel boiler for durability and heat retention
- Compact footprint in a black and stainless steel finish
- 1 L removable water tank, refillable from the top
- No built-in grinder — pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder
- Single- and double-shot filter baskets included
ViperScore breakdown
FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value84×25%21.0
Quality75×20%15.0
Features58×15%8.7
Reliability86×15%12.9
Satisfaction86×15%12.9
Warranty80×10%8.0
Weighted total79
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