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DeLonghi Eletta Explore Titanium ECAM450.86.T review

DeLonghi Eletta Explore Titanium ECAM450.86.T

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Removable group head. (cleaning purposes).
  • Very good programming, intuitive digital display allows user to easily change most settings and the machine will also walk the user through tips when making coffee. Slightly unfortunate the sizing for drinks is done in arbitrary sizes (S, M, L, XL) rather than simple metric measurements.
  • Very good milk frothing score.
  • Multiple user profiles with saved settings.
  • Can also make cold brew drinks.
  • u0022Bean Adaptu0022 gives users interactive tips and instructions to help guide them to a better espresso.
  • Milk frother can be taken apart and cleaned in the dishwasher.
  • Comes with water filter.
  • Exchangeable hot water nozzle u0026 milk frothing nozzle (Automatic milk frothing attachment).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor for coffee temperature consistency when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • When making 2 cups at a time or a double shot, it grinds for longer than a single shot but doesn't make a true 2x single shot based on the original single shot settings. Still a bit watered down.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Taste test score
75%
Ease of use score
78%
Milk frothing score
80%
Coffee temperature consistency score
45%

Sustainability

Warranty
2
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating
D

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,617.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic
Coffee strength settings
Yes (5)
Measured heat-up time
39 sec
Frothing ready
15 sec
Water reservoir capacity (L)
1.8
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
19
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
38 x 26 x 44
Weight (kg)
11.9
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, literature, hot milk frother, cold milk frother, pre-ground coffee scoop, water-hardness test, decalcification powder, cleaning brush, ice tray, water filter and travel mug.

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Cup warming plate
Cord storage
Programmable coffee quantity
Digital display
Grinder adjustment
Hopper empty warning
Cup counter
Dregs box full indicator
Espresso pressure or milk temperature gauge
Adjustable water temperature for coffee making
Yes (3 settings)
Adjustable coffee dispensing height/depth
Yes/No
Removable group for cleaning
Wash / cleaning cycle
Decalcifying cycle
Can use pre-ground coffee
Water hardness adjustable
Instructional DVD supplied
Other features
Digital screen gives many tips and instructions throughout the process which make learning the machine very easy.
Drink choices include espresso, cappuccino, cafelatte, Americano, espresso macchiato and others.
Can also make cold brew drinks.
"Bean Adapt" gives users interactive tips and instructions to help guide them to a better espresso.
Milk frother can be taken apart and cleaned in the dishwasher.
Comes with water filter.
Exchangeable hot water nozzle & milk frothing nozzle (Automatic milk frothing attachment).
Multiple user profiles with saved settings.

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