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De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 vs Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

Updated October 15, 2026 · Specs from delonghi.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to milk frothing.

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 if…

you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks.

Get the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B if…

counter space is tight: 55 sq in vs. 109 sq in.

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 is ahead on 1 specs, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B on 0. These are different kinds of machine (manual lever vs capsule). 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 115 machines.

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

Brewing 21 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 25 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B
Milk 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 0 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B
Convenience 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 25 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B
Popularity 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 85 points, Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 better than the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B?

  • Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. None

Why is the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B better than the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?

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.

42% of machines have this
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 No Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 15 bar delonghi.com
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 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.

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Manual steam wand delonghi.com
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B None Amazon listing

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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 33.8 oz delonghi.com
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B Not stated

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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 11.2 in Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 8.1 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 123 sq in
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 109 sq in Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 55 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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 8.6 lbs Amazon listing
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 4.3 lbs Amazon listing

Other

Power

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

Average: 1,350 W
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 1,100 W delonghi.com
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 1,150 W Amazon listing

Highlighted: 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

Deal check

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.

See today’s price

Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B · 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 price

Questions

Which is better, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 or the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B?

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 scores 33 points, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 26. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

How do they froth milk?

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: manual steam wand. Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B: none.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 is 11.2 in tall, the Nespresso Essenza Mini EN85B 8.1 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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