Head-to-heads / De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 vs Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 vs Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

Updated October 17, 2026 · Specs from delonghi.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to the grinder.

Get the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 if…

you don’t own a burr grinder yet: it has one built in.

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 if…

you want a manual steam wand for milk drinks.

The Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 is ahead on 1 specs, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 on 1. These are different kinds of machine (manual lever vs semi-automatic). 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.

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

Brewing 21 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 38 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351
Milk 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 90 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351
Convenience 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 25 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351
Popularity 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 79 points, Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 better than the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351?

  • Milk frothingManual steam wand vs. Automatic steam wand

Why is the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 better than the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?

  • Has built-in grinderDe'Longhi Stilosa EC260: no

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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 No Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Yes Amazon listing
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
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 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
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Automatic steam wand 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
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 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
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 13.4 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 120 sq in
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 109 sq in Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 123 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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 8.6 lbs Amazon listing
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 19.4 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
Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 Not stated

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

De'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.

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Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 · 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 De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 or the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351?

The Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 scores 42 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 Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351. With the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder.

How do they froth milk?

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: manual steam wand. Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351: automatic steam wand.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 is 11.2 in tall, the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus ES351 13.4 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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