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De'Longhi Stilosa vs XIXUBX JH-C5119
The bottom line
Very close on paper.
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.
Get the XIXUBX JH-C5119 if…
counter space is tight: 77 sq in vs. 109 sq in.
Both score 35 points. 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 JH-C5119
Brewing
Milk
Convenience
Popularity
Why is the De'Longhi Stilosa better than the XIXUBX JH-C5119?
No spec where it is clearly ahead, based on what both listings state.
Why is the XIXUBX JH-C5119 better than the De'Longhi Stilosa?
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
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.
XIXUBX JH-C5119
20 bar
Amazon listing
Pressure gauge
A gauge shows whether your grind and dose are right while the shot runs.
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not stated
XIXUBX JH-C5119
No
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.
XIXUBX JH-C5119
Manual steam wand
Amazon listing
Convenience
Heat-up time
How long you wait from switching on until the first shot. Under a minute feels instant, over 15 minutes means planning ahead.
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not stated
XIXUBX JH-C5119
30 s
Amazon listing
Water tank
A bigger tank means refilling less often. For two milk drinks a day, about 60 oz lasts several days.
XIXUBX JH-C5119
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.
De'Longhi Stilosa
11.2 in
Amazon listing
XIXUBX JH-C5119
12.6 in
Amazon listing
Counter space
Width times depth, the area the machine takes up on your counter.
De'Longhi Stilosa
109 sq in
Amazon listing
XIXUBX JH-C5119
77 sq in
Amazon listing
Weight
Heavier machines stay put when you lock in the portafilter. Lighter ones are easier to move and store.
De'Longhi Stilosa
8.6 lbs
Amazon listing
XIXUBX JH-C5119
8 lbs
Amazon listing
Other
Power
Higher wattage usually means faster heating, but it says nothing about coffee quality.
XIXUBX JH-C5119
1,350 W
Amazon listing
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 priceXIXUBX JH-C5119 · 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.
See today’s priceQuestions
Which is better, the De'Longhi Stilosa or the XIXUBX JH-C5119?
Both score 35 points in our comparison.
How do they froth milk?
De'Longhi Stilosa: manual steam wand. XIXUBX JH-C5119: manual steam wand.
Will they fit under my kitchen cabinets?
The De'Longhi Stilosa is 11.2 in tall, the XIXUBX JH-C5119 12.6 in. Standard US upper cabinets hang about 18 in above the counter, so leave room to refill the tank.
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Both 35 pointsDe'Longhi StilosaCheck price on Amazon