De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M at a glance
In short: the De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M scores 8,6/10 in our mini espresso machine review (from €124). Biggest strength: only 15 cm wide. Main compromise: manual milk foam.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- Only 15 cm wide: one of the narrowest portafilter machines there is, fits into kitchens where nothing else would
- Ready quickly: the thermoblock heats up in around 40 seconds, no long wait in the morning
- ESE pad flexible: inserts for 1 or 2 cups and for ESE pads, ground coffee or pad as the mood takes you
- Adjustable milk foam: the adjustable wand makes milk foam for cappuccino and caffè latte, with controllable amount
Points of criticism
- Manual milk foam: the wand takes practice and manual work, no automation, and at first it takes a few attempts
- No pressure gauge: unlike the EM450, the Dedica does not show brewing pressure, so extraction is by feel only
- Plastic parts: despite the metal front, the overall impression stays below the full metal of the EM450
Specifications in detail
| Type | Portafilter espresso machine (compact) |
| Width | 15 cm |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Heating system | Thermoblock, ready in approx. 40 s |
| Milk froth | Manual, adjustable milk frother |
| Portafilter | Inserts for 1 or 2 cups as well as ESE pads |
| Cup height | Height-adjustable stand for glasses up to 12 cm |
| Look | Metal, matt look |
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M in everyday use: only 15 cm wide (one of the narrowest portafilter machines there is, fits into kitchens where nothing else would) and ready quickly (the thermoblock heats up in around 40 seconds, no long wait in the morning). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: manual milk foam, as the wand takes practice and manual work, no automation, and at first it takes a few attempts.
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Small kitchens with very little counter width
- ✓Beginners who want to use ground coffee and ESE pads flexibly
- ✓Anyone who wants quick-start espresso without a long heat-up time
Less suitable for:
- ✕Anyone who expects automatic milk foam without manual work
- ✕Barista fans who need a pressure gauge for pressure control
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Verdict: is the De’Longhi Dedica Style EC685.M worth it?
A safe choice in its class: if you can live with manual milk foam, from €124 you get mainly one thing: only 15 cm wide. It suits best: small kitchens with very little counter width.
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