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De’Longhi Dedica EC885 vs WMF Lono
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two compact portafilter machines with 15 bar and a thermoblock, but different strengths: the De’Longhi Dedica Arte EC885 is extremely slim at 15 cm and flexible with coffee and pads, while the WMF Lono scores with simple 2-button operation and a Cromargan housing. We compare width, power, heat-up, operation and price.
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint width | De’Longhi Dedica EC885 | Only 15 cm wide; WMF names no such compact width and is the wider classic. |
| Power | WMF Lono | 1,350 W against 1,300 W for the Dedica, practically level, minimally more for WMF. |
| Heat-up time | De’Longhi Dedica EC885 | Thermoblock in approx. 35 to 40 s; WMF states “under 1 minute”. |
| Flexibility | De’Longhi Dedica EC885 | 51 mm filter basket for ground coffee and ESE pads plus 3 baskets and tamper; the WMF comes with 2 baskets and a tamper. |
| Operation | WMF Lono | Two fixed buttons for 1 and 2 cups, more beginner-friendly than the manual brewing of the Dedica. |
| Price | WMF Lono | from €99 against from €199; the WMF costs around half. |
Which one is right for you?
If you need the slimmest footprint, fast heat-up and the choice between ground coffee and ESE pads → De’Longhi Dedica EC885. If you want uncomplicated espresso at the push of a button in a high-quality Cromargan housing for half the price → WMF Lono. Both deliver real portafilter espresso; the choice depends on budget and desired control.
De’Longhi Dedica EC885 or WMF Lono? Short answer.
Which is better: De’Longhi Dedica EC885 or WMF Lono?
That depends on your priority. Footprint width: De’Longhi Dedica EC885 (only 15 cm wide; WMF names no such compact width and is the wider classic); power: WMF Lono (1,350 W against 1,300 W for the Dedica, practically level, minimally more for WMF); heat-up time: De’Longhi Dedica EC885 (thermoblock in approx. 35 to 40 s; WMF states “under 1 minute”). Which model suits which type of user is covered in the conclusion of this comparison.
How do the De’Longhi Dedica and WMF Lono differ?
The De’Longhi Dedica and WMF Lono differ mainly in these points: footprint width (advantage De’Longhi Dedica EC885), power (advantage WMF Lono), heat-up time (advantage De’Longhi Dedica EC885), flexibility (advantage De’Longhi Dedica EC885), operation (advantage WMF Lono), price (advantage WMF Lono).
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