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AERCANA ST-699B vs De'Longhi Stilosa

Updated October 20, 2026 · Specs from delonghi.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to the water tank.

Get the AERCANA ST-699B if…

you hate refilling: a 34 oz tank vs. 33.8 oz, or counter space is tight: 65 sq in vs. 109 sq in.

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa if…

you like its design or find it cheaper today. On the specs both listings state, it is not ahead.

The AERCANA ST-699B is ahead on 1 specs, the De'Longhi Stilosa on 0. We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.

Score by category

Each bar is out of 100. Popularity is how often the machine sells on Amazon compared to all 126 machines.

AERCANA ST-699BDe'Longhi Stilosa

Brewing 29 points, AERCANA ST-699B 25 points, De'Longhi Stilosa
Milk 100 points, AERCANA ST-699B 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa
Convenience 36 points, AERCANA ST-699B 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa
Popularity 85 points, AERCANA ST-699B 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa

Why is the AERCANA ST-699B better than the De'Longhi Stilosa?

  • 1% bigger water tank34 oz vs. 33.8 oz

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa better than the AERCANA ST-699B?

No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.

Every spec, with its source

Only specs both sides state can win. A “Not stated” never wins or loses.

Brewing

Pump pressure

Espresso is brewed at about 9 bar. Higher numbers on the box are maximum pump ratings and do not make better coffee, so we do not score them.

Average: 20 bar
AERCANA ST-699B 20 bar Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 15 bar delonghi.com
Pressure gauge

A gauge shows whether your grind and dose are right while the shot runs.

13% of machines have this
AERCANA ST-699B Yes Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated

Milk

Milk frothing

A manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible.

AERCANA ST-699B Manual steam wand Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa Manual steam wand delonghi.com

Convenience

Heat-up time

How long you wait from switching on until the first shot. Under a minute feels instant, over 15 minutes means planning ahead.

Average: 25 s · lower is better
AERCANA ST-699B 20 s Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
Water tank

A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.

Average: 57.2 oz
AERCANA ST-699B 34 oz Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 33.8 oz delonghi.com

Size and weight

Height

Measure the space under your kitchen cabinets. Many machines need a few extra inches on top to refill the water tank or bean hopper.

Average: 13.4 in
AERCANA ST-699B 11.5 in Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 11.2 in Amazon listing
Counter space

Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.

Average: 120 sq in
AERCANA ST-699B 65 sq in Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 109 sq in Amazon listing
Weight

Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.

Average: 11 lbs
AERCANA ST-699B Not stated
De'Longhi Stilosa 8.6 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.

Average: 1,350 W
AERCANA ST-699B 1,450 W Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 1,100 W delonghi.com

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 126 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

AERCANA ST-699B · price class $

Lowest price in the last 12 months right now.

Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.

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De'Longhi Stilosa · price class $

Around its usual price.

Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.

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Questions

Which is better, the AERCANA ST-699B or the De'Longhi Stilosa?

The AERCANA ST-699B scores 41 points, the De'Longhi Stilosa 35. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

Which one has the bigger water tank?

The AERCANA ST-699B: 34 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa.

How do they froth milk?

AERCANA ST-699B: manual steam wand. De'Longhi Stilosa: manual steam wand.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The AERCANA ST-699B is 11.5 in tall, the De'Longhi Stilosa 11.2 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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