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De'Longhi Stilosa vs XIXUBX CM5200

Updated October 20, 2026 · Specs from delonghi.com and the Amazon listings · How we score

The bottom line

It comes down to the water tank.

Get the XIXUBX CM5200 if…

you hate refilling: a 42 oz tank vs. 33.8 oz, or counter space is tight: 57 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 XIXUBX CM5200 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 126 machines.

De'Longhi StilosaXIXUBX CM5200

Brewing 25 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 29 points, XIXUBX CM5200
Milk 100 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 100 points, XIXUBX CM5200
Convenience 22 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 26 points, XIXUBX CM5200
Popularity 96 points, De'Longhi Stilosa 85 points, XIXUBX CM5200

Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa better than the XIXUBX CM5200?

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

Why is the XIXUBX CM5200 better than the De'Longhi Stilosa?

  • 24% bigger water tank42 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

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
XIXUBX CM5200 20 bar Amazon listing
Pressure gauge

A gauge shows whether your grind and dose are right while the shot runs.

13% of machines have this
De'Longhi Stilosa Not stated
XIXUBX CM5200 Yes 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
XIXUBX CM5200 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 33.8 oz delonghi.com
XIXUBX CM5200 42 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
XIXUBX CM5200 11.8 in Amazon listing
Counter space

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

Average: 120 sq in
De'Longhi Stilosa 109 sq in Amazon listing
XIXUBX CM5200 57 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
XIXUBX CM5200 8.2 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
XIXUBX CM5200 Not stated

Highlighted: the better value for that spec. Bars show where a value sits among all 126 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

XIXUBX CM5200 · 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 XIXUBX CM5200?

The XIXUBX CM5200 scores 38 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 XIXUBX CM5200: 42 oz vs. 33.8 oz for the De'Longhi Stilosa.

How do they froth milk?

De'Longhi Stilosa: manual steam wand. XIXUBX CM5200: manual steam wand.

Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?

The De'Longhi Stilosa is 11.2 in tall, the XIXUBX CM5200 11.8 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.

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