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DeLonghi Prima Donna Elite ECAM 650.55.MS review

DeLonghi Prima Donna Elite ECAM 650.55.MS

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good taste test score.
  • Good milk frothing.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • Can be programmed to switch on at a particular time.
  • Drip tray with full indicator.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • It produces weak coffee when making two cups at a time or a double shot resulting in a watered-down flavour.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Taste test score
80%
Ease of use score
78%
Milk frothing score
70%
Coffee temperature consistency score
20%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating
D

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Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,999.00

Specifications

Milk frothing feature
Automatic
Coffee strength settings
Yes (5)
Measured heat-up time
45 sec
Frothing ready
Instantaneous
Water reservoir capacity (L)
2
Pump pressure – stated (bars)
15
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
38 x 26 x 47
Weight (kg)
12
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, power cord, milk frother, traditional frother/hot water spout, water hardness tester, water filter, measuring spoon, descaler, cleaning brush

Features

Standby mode
Automatic power turn-off
Yes (after 15 and 30 minutes, and after 1, 2 and 3 hours)
Removable water reservoir
Water tank empty reminder
Steam wand
Hot water nozzle
Removable drip tray
Yes (with full indicator)
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 (4 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
Light above the cups; 6 personal profiles can be saved in the memory

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