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De'Longhi vs Nespresso espresso machines
19 De'Longhi and 7 Nespresso machines on Amazon US, scored on the same 17 specs. Here is what each brand does better and which models to look at.
The bottom line
De'Longhi scores higher on average, 43 vs 29.
you want a manual lever or semi-automatic or super-automatic machine, which Nespresso does not offer here, or milk matters most to you (88 vs 14 points on average). Best model: De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455M.
popularity matters most to you (64 vs 55 points on average). Best model: Nespresso Vertuo Up.
Average score by category
Each bar is the average of all De'Longhi or Nespresso machines we compare, out of 100.
De'Longhi (19)Nespresso (7)
De'Longhi: 10 of 19 with built-in grinder. Nespresso: 0 of 7.
Best De'Longhi machines
- 1
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455M
Semi-automatic
GrinderAuto steam wand$$$56 - 2
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
Semi-automatic
GrinderSteam wand$$$55 - 3
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055
Super-automatic
GrinderAuto milk$$$$49 - 4
De'Longhi Rivelia EXAM44055B
Super-automatic
GrinderAuto milk$$$$48 - 5
De'Longhi Magnifica Evo
Super-automatic
GrinderAuto milk$$$46
Questions
Is De'Longhi better than Nespresso?
On average, yes: De'Longhi machines score 43 points, Nespresso machines 29. The brand matters less than the type of machine, so compare the models that fit how you make coffee.
What is the best De'Longhi espresso machine?
The De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455M with 56 out of 100, the highest of the 19 De'Longhi machines we compare.
What is the best Nespresso espresso machine?
The Nespresso Vertuo Up with 41 out of 100, the highest of the 7 Nespresso machines we compare.
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455M or Nespresso Vertuo Up?
The De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455M scores higher (56 vs 41). The head-to-head shows every spec side by side.
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