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Aromaster AREM26 vs De'Longhi Stilosa

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

The bottom line

Very close on paper.

Get the Aromaster AREM26 if…

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

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa if…

you want to spend less: price class $ vs. $$.

The Aromaster AREM26 is ahead on 0 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.

Aromaster AREM26De'Longhi Stilosa

Brewing 46 points, Aromaster AREM26 25 points, De'Longhi Stilosa
Milk 100 points, Aromaster AREM26 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa
Convenience 25 points, Aromaster AREM26 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa
Popularity 85 points, Aromaster AREM26 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa

Why is the Aromaster AREM26 better than the De'Longhi Stilosa?

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

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa better than the Aromaster AREM26?

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

PID temperature control

A PID controller holds brew water within about one degree. Unstable temperature is the most common cause of sour or bitter shots.

19% of machines have this
Aromaster AREM26 Yes Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
Pre-infusion

Wetting the coffee puck at low pressure before full pressure evens out extraction and forgives small tamping mistakes.

28% of machines have this
Aromaster AREM26 Yes Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 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
Aromaster AREM26 Not stated
De'Longhi Stilosa 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.

Aromaster AREM26 Manual steam wand Amazon listing
De'Longhi Stilosa 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: 57.2 oz
Aromaster AREM26 Not stated
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
Aromaster AREM26 Not stated
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
Aromaster AREM26 Not stated
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
Aromaster AREM26 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
Aromaster AREM26 1,400 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

Aromaster AREM26 · price class $$

Currently above its 90-day average. Waiting may pay off.

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

See today’s price

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 Aromaster AREM26 or the De'Longhi Stilosa?

The Aromaster AREM26 scores 48 points, the De'Longhi Stilosa 35. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

How do they froth milk?

Aromaster AREM26: manual steam wand. De'Longhi Stilosa: manual steam wand.

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