Head-to-heads / Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station vs De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station vs De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
The bottom line
It comes down to milk frothing.
Get the Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station if…
you hate refilling: a 101.4 oz tank vs. 33.8 oz.
Get the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 if…
you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks, or counter space is tight: 109 sq in vs. 156 sq in.
The Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station is ahead on 1 specs, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 on 1. 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 119 machines.
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee StationDe'Longhi Stilosa EC260
Brewing
Milk
Convenience
Popularity
Why is the Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station better than the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?
- 200% bigger water tank101.4 oz vs. 33.8 oz
Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 better than the Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station?
- Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. Automatic milk system
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.
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station
Not stated
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
No
Amazon listing
Adjustable brew temperature
Light roasts like hotter water, dark roasts cooler. Without adjustment you are stuck with one setting.
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station
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.
Milk
Milk frothing
A manual steam wand gives the best microfoam for latte art but takes practice. Automatic systems are easier but less flexible.
Convenience
Water tank
A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.
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.
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station
14 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.
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station
156 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.
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station
Not stated
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
8.6 lbs
Amazon listing
Other
Power
Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.
Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 119 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score
Deal check
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station · price class $$
Around its usual price.Compared with its own 90-day average and 12-month low on Amazon. The exact price is on Amazon.
See today’s priceDe'Longhi Stilosa EC260 · price class $$
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 priceQuestions
Which is better, the Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station or the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?
The Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station scores 40 points, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 33. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.
Which one has the bigger water tank?
The Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station: 101.4 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.
How do they froth milk?
Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station: automatic milk system. De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: manual steam wand.
Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?
The Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee Station is 14 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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Higher score · 40Chefman RJ54-CS Coffee StationCheck price on Amazon