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De'Longhi Stilosa vs SECPOEDR RJK-6952

Updated November 1, 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 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 if…

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

The SECPOEDR RJK-6952 is ahead on 1 specs, the De'Longhi Stilosa on 0. 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 140 machines.

De'Longhi StilosaSECPOEDR RJK-6952

Brewing 25 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 46 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952
Milk 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 100 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952
Convenience 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 27 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952
Popularity 94 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 75 points, SECPOEDR RJK-6952

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

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

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

  • 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

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.

17% of machines have this
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 Yes Amazon listing
Pre-infusion

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

26% of machines have this
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 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 15 bar delonghi.com
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 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 Manual steam wand delonghi.com
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 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: 57.5 oz
De'Longhi Stilosa 33.8 oz delonghi.com
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 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 11.2 in Amazon listing
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 12 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 113 sq in
De'Longhi Stilosa 109 sq in Amazon listing
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 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 8.6 lbs Amazon listing
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 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 1,100 W delonghi.com
SECPOEDR RJK-6952 1,350 W Amazon listing

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 140 machines. Specs neither listing states are left out. How we score

Deal check

De'Longhi Stilosa · 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 · 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 or the SECPOEDR RJK-6952?

The SECPOEDR RJK-6952 scores 48 points, the De'Longhi Stilosa 35. The score weighs grinder, heating system, temperature control, milk frothing and convenience.

Which one has the bigger water tank?

The SECPOEDR RJK-6952: 45 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa.

How do they froth milk?

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

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

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

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