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CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832 vs De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 scores 33 points, 11 more than the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832. It is ahead on 2 of the compared specs, the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832 on 0. Note: these are different kinds of machine (capsule vs manual lever).
Score by category
Each bar is out of 100. Popularity is how often the machine sells on Amazon compared to all 115 machines.
CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832De'Longhi Stilosa EC260
Why is the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832 better than the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?
No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.
Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 better than the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832?
- Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. None
- 125% bigger water tank33.8 oz vs. 15 oz
All specs side by side
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.
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
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.
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.
Counter space
Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.
Weight
Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.
Other
Power
Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.
Green: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 115 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score
Price check
We do not show prices, they change several times a day. Instead we compare today's Amazon price with each machine's own price history.
Questions
Which is better, the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832 or the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?
The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 scores 33 points, the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832 22. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.
Which one has the bigger water tank?
The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: 33.8 oz vs. 15 oz for the CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832.
How do they froth milk?
CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832: none. De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: manual steam wand.
Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?
The CHULUX RectoCafé QF-CM832 is 7.9 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.