#5De'Longhi Stilosa EC260BK

Product Review · Espresso Machines · #5 Ranked

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260BK

Budget entry · Reviewed by Katie · Amazon-verified live, Sept 2026

79
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Rank #5 of 12 · Espresso Machines
$149.95
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

At a glance

  • Pump: 15-bar
  • Steam wand: Traditional manual wand
  • Body: Compact stainless/black
  • Price$149.95
  • TierBudget entry
  • Category rank#5 of 12
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