Coffee machines

DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite ECAM650.75.MS review

DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite ECAM650.75.MS

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good taste test score.
  • Drip tray with full indicator.
  • Cup warming plate.
  • The machine functions can be controlled by a smart-phone.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK milk frothing.
  • Poor for coffee temperature consistency when making consecutive cups of coffee.
  • 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
69%
Taste test score
70%
Ease of use score
79%
Milk frothing score
65%
Coffee temperature consistency score
30%

Sustainability

Warranty
24 months
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating
D

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Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$3,599.00

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 48
Weight (kg)
12.4
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Items supplied
Espresso machine, power cord, milk frother, chocolate carafe and a packet of drink mix, traditional frother/hot water spout, water hardness tester, water filter, cocoa sprinkler, 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
"My Menu" allows user to select 6 personal profiles which can be saved in the memory; light above the cups; Bluetooth to control all functions from a phone (e.g. set up, settings, making coffee etc); 16 pre-programmed drink selections

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