But how not to make a mistake with your choice and which models to look at first?
We carefully studied the company's assortment in 2021 and, based on their parameters and feedback from owners, we were able to discover the most worthy representatives in terms of price/quality ratio.
By dividing coffee machines into certain types, we were able to create tips for a successful and profitable purchase.
Rating of the TOP 16 best De'Longhi coffee machines of 2021
| Place | Name | Price |
| TOP 4 best De'Longhi coffee machines in price/quality ratio | ||
| 1 | De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM 22.110 | |
| 2 | De'Longhi Magnifica ESAM 3000.B | |
| 3 | De'Longhi Dinamica ECAM 350.15.B | |
| 4 | De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM 22.360 | |
| TOP 4 best De'Longhi coffee machines with manual/automatic cappuccino maker | ||
| 1 | De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM 21.117 | |
| 2 | De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini EN 85 AE | |
| 3 | De'Longhi ECAM 23.460 | |
| 4 | De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima One EN 500 | |
| TOP 4 best carob coffee machines De'Longhi | ||
| 1 | De'Longhi Dedica EC 685 | |
| 2 | De'Longhi ECP 33.21 | |
| 3 | De'Longhi ECP 31.21 | |
| 4 | De'Longhi ECP 35.31 | |
| TOP 4 best capsule coffee machines De'Longhi | ||
| 1 | De'Longhi Nespresso Essenza Mini EN 85 | |
| 2 | De'Longhi Nespresso Pixie EN 124 | |
| 3 | De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Touch Animation EN 560 | |
| 4 | De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Pro EN 750 | |
How to choose a De'Longhi coffee machine?
In order to buy a coffee machine and not be disappointed in it in the future, read this tip:
- Decide on the type of device . This will narrow down your choice based on price and certain features.
- For an automatic model, it is important to have a built-in coffee grinder . Millstones can be made of ceramic (quiet operation, no oxidation, no heat, but fragile) or steel (noisy, can heat up and spoil the taste of the grain, but very durable).
- Water heater type . For home use, we recommend choosing a model with a thermoblock. Cold water is taken from the tank and heated to the desired temperature in small portions. For industrial use or an office, it is better to choose a boiler - the water is heated and kept hot for a long time.
- Power . For fast and high-quality cooking, the company makes its devices optimal in terms of power - from 1000 to 1500 W.
- Cleaning system . Cleaning can be done manually or using a special product that is run through all cycles of the coffee machine.
- Cappuccino maker . There are both manual and automatic. The latter increases the cost of the product, but does not require human participation in the preparation process.
- Management . Most of the coffee machines produced by the company are equipped with mechanical control using a switch. But there are models with a panel on which a large number of modes are located. This option saves you from many errors during operation.
The Delonghi ETAM 29.660 SB Autentica Cappuccino coffee machine is a prominent representative of the Delonghi family of ultra-compact coffee machines. The machine is based on the unusually “dense” layout of the ETAM platform, which made it possible to achieve a record width:
19.5 cm – the device can be literally placed on the edge of the table!
The device is truly one of the most compact on the market. This is his trump card, his main characteristic. But at the same time, the depth is still decent, 48 cm, keep in mind.
Here you need to understand that the compact dimensions imposed some restrictions on the tank capacity: for water - 1.4 liters, for grains - 150 g, for waste cake - for 12 servings. In fact, these values are quite decent, looking at the car you would expect smaller tanks. The average values in the class of household coffee machines are slightly more: 1.5-1.8 l, 200-250 g and 15 servings, respectively. But the tank is accessed from the back; this may not be very convenient if you place the car close to the wall, and there will also be a cabinet hanging on top.
Extended functionality with modest dimensions!
Looking at the Delonghi Autentica Cappuccino ETAM 29.660 SB coffee machine, it’s hard to believe that it not only did not lose some important functions and capabilities (for example, a burr coffee grinder with 13 grinding levels, temperature and strength control, passive heating of cups at the top - it’s all there) , but also boasts rare additional ones, which are not always found on larger competitors.
Many people are impressed that all settings are controlled through touch controls with a two-line display. It looks stylish, informative, the buttons are pressed clearly, the sensitivity is quite adjusted, but how they will work in 3 years, I don’t have statistics on customer reviews, the model is relatively new.
Automatic cappuccinatore jug with selectable foam head height
De Longhi ETAM 29.660 SB Autentica Cappuccino is equipped with a branded LatteCrema auto-cappuccino maker, which has a knob for adjusting the height of the foam cap. You can make it higher (for cappuccino), lower (for latte) or choose a mode for heating the milk without foaming (just for coffee with milk or for hot milk). The same handle is responsible for quickly cleaning the milk duct after each use. The machine itself will tell you when to turn the knob to this position.
Milk Menu dairy recipes with flexible customization
Behind the tricky name there is a regular menu with preset parameters for 4 milk drinks: Latte, Latte Macchiato, Flat White (canonically: espresso milk 1:2, a little foam), Milk foam. In terms of the machine, the differences in these drinks are in the proportions of coffee, milk and foam. And for each item you can set your own values. That is, in fact, you will have 4 proportions of coffee and milk programmed for yourself. This is convenient when someone likes a stronger cappuccino, and someone likes almost pure milk mixture.
Pressure reduction function for Americano lovers
Another ace up the sleeve of the Delonghi ETAM29.660 SB is the dedicated LONG button. Behind it lies a whole technology for reducing the pressure in the brewing chamber for slow coffee extraction. This is required for more correct preparation of Americano. It cooks longer and under low pressure.
The vast majority of coffee machines are espresso machines. They are designed for brewing espresso and drinks based on it. Espresso is distantly related to classic Americano. To get an Americano on any espresso coffee maker or coffee machine, do it simply - add hot water from a steam tap or kettle to a single or double shot of espresso.
But in general, real Americano is brewed using a drip (filtration) coffee maker. The LONG button and the corresponding technology simulates brewing using a similar technique. It turns out believable, yes. By the way, the serving size of this Americano is programmed; it comes from the factory at 200 ml.
DOPPIO+ function - double espresso with one touch
The Delonghi ETAM 29.660.SB Autentica Cappuccino coffee machine has a unique function on the market – DOPPIO+. It allows you to get a double espresso with one press of a dedicated key. The factory-programmed program uses 14 grams of coffee and 120 ml of water.
By the way, this is DeLonghi’s initiative. According to the canons, double espresso is exactly “double”, but where have you seen 60 ml espresso? That's right, it should be 30-40. But the DOPPIO+ button, like others that start brewing drinks, has a programming function. You can customize a double portion for yourself, from 80 to 160 ml. The boundaries are strange, we barely approached the correct recipe on one side, but it’s already good.
But there is an interesting trick. The fact is that all automatic coffee machines of the brand “can” DOPPIO+ by default, without additional buttons.
To get exactly the same result, you simply start the process of preparing two cups (this button is available on all Delonghi machines), and place one under the dispensing spout. As a result, the machine uses 14 grams of coffee to brew and double the volume of water for a relatively simple espresso, pouring all this into one cup. So much for “unique technology.”
What can we say based on the review:
The Delonghi Autentica Cappuccino ETAM 29.660 SB coffee machine is compact and functional.
It is a fact. He brews excellent coffee and also makes various milk-coffee delicacies. It can even satisfy lovers of proper Americano. Are the water and grain tanks modest? There is such a thing. But for 4-5 people this will be quite enough. Can be recommended. Publication date: 03/03/2016.
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What types of De'Longhi coffee machines are there?
The company produces the following types of coffee machines:
- Carobaceae . They work on ground coffee or pods. A cone made of durable plastic or metal is filled with coffee and washed after use.
- Capsule . Here coffee is prepared using special capsules. You can prepare any drink at the touch of a button, but the cost of consumables is higher than that of grain or ground powder.
- Automatic . They are able to brew coffee from ground raw materials or grind beans in a built-in coffee grinder. The most bulky and expensive device in comparison with the others.
DELONGHI ECAM 22.360
Alena, 02/19/2019
Advantages An excellent choice for lovers of cappuccino and other dairy drinks. Having a container for milk is a must for us; constantly whipping the foam by hand with steam is tedious, and not everyone can whip up a dense foam. And here, with the press of one button, the coffee machine does everything itself. The coffee it produces is very decent for this price segment, but remember that a lot depends on the coffee itself. The instructions recommend using cold milk for a thicker foam - but our milk foam is thicker from warm milk. The useful thing is that there is a function for cleaning the milk jug with steam, it washes itself when turned on and off, the insides are easily removed and washed with water. The cappuccino maker also cleans itself and there is no need to worry about milk fat remaining in the tubes. Before that, we used Saeco, where cleaning was much more difficult and not always convenient, since it was impossible to store milk in a cappuccino maker in the refrigerator without fear that it would spoil. There are buttons for cappuccino, ristreto and lungo. There is no espresso and latte, they are offered to be obtained by adjusting the machine, but they are similar to ristretto and cappuccino, respectively, only a very picky coffee lover can tell the difference, but for such coffee lovers they make other machines and for other money. You can adjust the taste and amount of coffee, temperature, and degree of grinding. Overall, this is an excellent model for cappuccino lovers, and black coffee lovers do not have to overpay for a milk jug.
I haven't found any drawbacks yet
Overall impression An excellent choice for lovers of cappuccino and other dairy drinks. Having a container for milk is a must for us; constantly whipping the foam by hand with steam is tedious, and not everyone can whip up a dense foam. And here, with the press of one button, the coffee machine does everything itself. The coffee it produces is very decent for this price segment, but remember that a lot depends on the coffee itself. The instructions recommend using cold milk for a thicker foam - but our milk foam is thicker from warm milk. The useful thing is that there is a function for cleaning the milk jug with steam, it washes itself when turned on and off, the insides are easily removed and washed with water. The cappuccino maker also cleans itself and there is no need to worry about milk fat remaining in the tubes. Before that, we used Saeco, where cleaning was much more difficult and not always convenient, since it was impossible to store milk in a cappuccino maker in the refrigerator without fear that it would spoil. There are buttons for cappuccino, ristreto and lungo. There is no espresso and latte, they are offered to be obtained by adjusting the machine, but they are similar to ristretto and cappuccino, respectively, only a very picky coffee lover can tell the difference, but for such coffee lovers they make other machines and for other money. You can adjust the taste and amount of coffee, temperature, and degree of grinding. Overall, this is an excellent model for cappuccino lovers, and black coffee lovers do not have to overpay for a milk jug.
