Head-to-heads / AMZCHEF CM1626 vs De'Longhi Stilosa EC260

AMZCHEF CM1626 vs De'Longhi Stilosa EC260

Updated October 18, 2026 · Specs from delonghi.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to the grinder.

Get the AMZCHEF CM1626 if…

you don’t own a burr grinder yet: it has one built in, or you hate refilling: a 60 oz tank vs. 33.8 oz.

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 if…

counter space is tight: 109 sq in vs. 136 sq in.

The AMZCHEF CM1626 is ahead on 2 specs, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 on 0. These are different kinds of machine (semi-automatic vs manual lever). 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 121 machines.

AMZCHEF CM1626De'Longhi Stilosa EC260

Brewing 47 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 21 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
Milk 100 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
Convenience 33 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
Popularity 84 points, AMZCHEF CM1626 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260

Why is the AMZCHEF CM1626 better than the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?

  • Has built-in grinderDe'Longhi Stilosa EC260: no
  • 77% bigger water tank60 oz vs. 33.8 oz

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 better than the AMZCHEF CM1626?

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

Built-in grinder

Fresh grinding right before brewing matters more for taste than almost anything else. A built-in grinder saves buying a separate one.

41% of machines have this
AMZCHEF CM1626 Yes Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 No Amazon listing
Grind settings

More steps let you fine-tune extraction for different beans. Below about 15 steps, dialing in espresso gets hard.

Average: 25
AMZCHEF CM1626 44 Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Not stated
Adjustable brew temperature

Light roasts like hotter water, dark roasts cooler. Without adjustment you are stuck with one setting.

18% of machines have this
AMZCHEF CM1626 Yes Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Not stated
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
AMZCHEF CM1626 Not stated
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 15 bar delonghi.com

Milk

Milk frothing

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

AMZCHEF CM1626 Manual steam wand Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Manual steam wand delonghi.com

Convenience

Water tank

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

Average: 57 oz
AMZCHEF CM1626 60 oz Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 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
AMZCHEF CM1626 13.4 in Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 11.2 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 120 sq in
AMZCHEF CM1626 136 sq in Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 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: 10.9 lbs
AMZCHEF CM1626 13.9 lbs Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 8.6 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

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

Average: 1,350 W
AMZCHEF CM1626 1,350 W Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 1,100 W delonghi.com

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 121 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

AMZCHEF CM1626 · 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 EC260 · 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 AMZCHEF CM1626 or the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?

The AMZCHEF CM1626 scores 51 points, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 33. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

Which one has a built-in grinder?

Only the AMZCHEF CM1626. With the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder.

Which one has the bigger water tank?

The AMZCHEF CM1626: 60 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.

How do they froth milk?

AMZCHEF CM1626: manual steam wand. De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: manual steam wand.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The AMZCHEF CM1626 is 13.4 in tall, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 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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