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De’Longhi Dedica Arte vs De’Longhi Stilosa
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
Both are slim 51 mm portafilter machines from De’Longhi for getting started with espresso, but with a clear difference in quality feel and price. The Dedica Arte EC885 is the all-metal variant (only 15 cm wide), the Stilosa EC260 the cheap plastic entry. We compare width, milk froth system, build quality and price, and show when the extra cost for the Dedica pays off.
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Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Width (footprint) | Dedica | 15 cm vs 20.5 cm |
| Housing | Dedica | All-metal vs plastic |
| Milk froth | Dedica | MyLatteArt steam wand vs Pannarello aid |
| Ground coffee & ESE pads | Draw | both 51 mm, both pad-compatible |
| Price | Stilosa | from €100 vs from €199 |
Which one is right for you?
If you want to get into portafilter espresso cheaply and see whether the hobby is for you → De’Longhi Stilosa EC260 (from about €100). If you want quality feel, the slimmest design (15 cm) and better milk froth → De’Longhi Dedica Arte EC885 (all-metal, steam wand). Espresso quality is good with both; with the Dedica you pay for build quality and space saving.
De’Longhi Dedica Arte or De’Longhi Stilosa? Short answer.
Which is better: De’Longhi Dedica Arte or De’Longhi Stilosa?
That depends on your priority. Width (footprint): Dedica (15 cm vs 20.5 cm); housing: Dedica (all-metal vs plastic); milk froth: Dedica (MyLatteArt steam wand vs Pannarello aid). Which model suits which type of user is covered in the conclusion of this comparison.
How do the De’Longhi Dedica and De’Longhi Stilosa differ?
The De’Longhi Dedica and De’Longhi Stilosa differ mainly in these points: width (footprint) (advantage Dedica), housing (advantage Dedica), milk froth (advantage Dedica), ground coffee & ESE pads (advantage: tie), price (advantage Stilosa).
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