Head-to-heads / De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 vs SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 vs SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine

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

The bottom line

It comes down to the water tank.

Get the SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine if…

you hate refilling: a 45 oz tank vs. 33.8 oz, or counter space is tight: 88 sq in vs. 109 sq in.

Get the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 if…

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

The SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine is ahead on 1 specs, the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 on 0. 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 115 machines.

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine

Brewing 21 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 46 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine
Milk 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 100 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine
Convenience 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 27 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine
Popularity 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 65 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 better than the SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine?

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

Why is the SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine better than the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260?

  • 33% bigger water tank45 oz vs. 33.8 oz

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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine Not stated
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
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Not stated
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine Yes Amazon listing
Pre-infusion

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

27% of machines have this
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 Not stated
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 20 bar Amazon listing

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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine Manual 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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 45 oz Amazon listing

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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 12 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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 88 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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 9 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
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 1,350 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

SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine · price class $

Lowest price in the last 12 months right now.

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 SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine?

The SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine scores 47 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 SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine: 45 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.

How do they froth milk?

De'Longhi Stilosa EC260: manual steam wand. SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine: manual steam wand.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 is 11.2 in tall, the SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Espresso Machine 12 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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