MachineDe'Longhi Stilosa EC260 →
£99.99Verified delivered price
De'Longhi UK · checked 24/07/2026Check retailer ↗
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De'Longhi
Stilosa EC260
A low-cost 20.5cm-wide manual espresso machine with ESE-pod support, a stainless-steel boiler and manual Cappuccino System.
Why this status? An active manufacturer product or support page was recorded when this entry was checked. De'Longhi UK · checked 24/07/2026 ↗
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Independent summary
The exact EC260.BK is a current UK manual machine with a one-litre tank, 15-bar pump specification, stainless-steel boiler and flexible steam frother. De’Longhi’s exact product page displayed £99.99 when checked, although the range page simultaneously listed the black-and-silver EC260.BK at £126.99. At the lower observation, adding the connected £159.95 Baratza Encore ESP produces a £259.94 known fresh-coffee setup before scales.
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Best for
A first low-cost portafilter route for pre-ground coffee or ESE pods, with room in the budget for a separate grinder
Watch out for
This is a dial-controlled entry machine, not the programmable Dedica and not an automatic bean-to-cup model. Fresh non-pressurised espresso needs a capable grinder; pre-ground coffee or ESE pods avoid that initial purchase but offer less adjustment. The exact product and range pages exposed conflicting current prices, so confirm the checkout total. Cup quality, temperature stability, steam performance, warm-up, noise and reliability have not been independently tested, so no CoffeeScore is published.
True starting cost
What it costs to start
The minimum connected equipment for this route. Required equipment is separated from beans, milk and optional extras.
Verified delivered total£259.94All required lines include known delivery
Baseline compatible grinderBaratza Encore ESP →
£159.95Verified delivered price
Clumsy Goat · checked 22/07/2026Check retailer ↗
Why a grinder is included
This machine has no built-in grinder. The connected baseline grinder is included because freshly ground coffee cannot be made without one. It is a compatible starting point, not the only suitable choice. Beans, capsules, filters, milk, scales, cleaning products and optional accessories are excluded. Retailer prices and stock can change before checkout.
Estimate the longer-term cost to keep →Setup completeness
What else you need
Required purchases, useful extras and later care supplies are kept separate. A connected product is an evidenced option—not a paid placement or the only valid choice.
To start brewing
requiredgrinder · structured compatibility
Baratza Encore ESP
This machine has no built-in grinder. This is the baseline evidenced match; other connected grinders may suit a different workflow.
£159.95Verified delivered · Clumsy GoatCheck retailer ↗
requiredcoffee · structured compatibility
Coffee beans · connected example: Square Mile Red Brick
Coffee is required, but this connected bean is an example rather than the only correct choice. Roast and flavour remain personal preferences.
£15.25Verified delivered · Square Mile CoffeeCheck retailer ↗
optionalaccessory · structured compatibility
Hario V60 Drip Scale
A model-connected useful extra, not required to operate the machine.
£65Verified delivered · Copper Coffee RoastersCheck retailer ↗
Same-family decision · manufacturer stated
Which version fits your routine?
Both are current De’Longhi manual espresso machines with ESE-pod support and a separate grinder requirement. Stilosa is the lower-cost dial-controlled route; Dedica is narrower and adds programmable single and double buttons.
The recorded £80 machine-price gap becomes the same £80 gap after adding the shared £159.95 baseline grinder. Neither price, width nor control style proves better espresso, steam or durability without comparable testing.Price tracking · 1 date · 1 model-verified current offer
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Lowest verified delivered · De'Longhi UK£99.99
£99.99£99.99
De'Longhi UK£99.99exact model · Free standard delivery stated · direct retailer link · checked 24/07/2026
CoffeeScore
Independent testing not complete
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We will not publish a number until this machine completes the CoffeeScore test protocol. Manufacturer claims are not used as independent scores.
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Structured specifications
What we know—and what we don’t
Verified by Home Coffee IndexPublished by a sourceNot yet established
Width
20.5 cmSource: De'Longhi
claimedDepth
34.3 cmSource: De'Longhi
claimedHeight
28.5 cmSource: De'Longhi
claimedWeight
3.907 kgSource: De'Longhi
claimedWater tank
1 LSource: De'Longhi
claimedBean hopper
Not applicable
verifiedWarm-up
Not yet verified
unknownPower
1100 WSource: De'Longhi
claimedPump pressure
15 bar maximum claimSource: De'Longhi UK · De'Longhi
claimedMeasured noise
Not yet verified
unknownAnnual energy
Not yet verified
unknownOwnership
Cleaning, repair and support
Cleaning difficultyNot yet verified
Repair scoreNot yet verified
WarrantyNot yet verified
Removable brew unitNo
Published maintenance routine
These are documented tasks and features—not an independent cleaning score.
Cleaning cycle
Use the exact EC260 instructions for filter, portafilter, tank and drip-tray cleaning; no independent cleaning-time measurement is availableSource: De'Longhi UK
claimedDescaling
Follow the EC260 manual and local water conditions; no universal interval is inferredSource: De'Longhi UK
claimedDishwasher-safe parts
Not yet verified
unknownMilk-system care
Clean the manual Cappuccino System after milk use according to the exact EC260 instructionsSource: De'Longhi UK
claimedWater filter
Not yet verified
unknownOfficial UK support pathwayDe'Longhi UK source ↗
In warrantyDe'Longhi describes first-line support, collection and specialist-centre repair for in-guarantee manual espresso machines.
After warrantyDe'Longhi says its in-house centre does not currently offer out-of-guarantee repairs for pump machines without a grinder and points owners to a trusted repair partner.
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