Espresso machines
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Espresso machinesDe'LonghiStarting out

De'Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine

A compact 15-bar manual espresso machine with a steam wand for milk drinks. It is among the most-bought entry machines, with a small footprint and a simple control layout. Pair it with a fine grinder for best results.

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What it does

  • 15-bar pump
  • Manual steam wand
  • Compact footprint
  • Entry-level

Specifications

Type
Manual espresso machine
Capacity
33.81 oz water tank
Weight
8.61 lb
Pump pressure
15 bar pump pressure
Heating
Stainless steel boiler
Power
1100 W, 120 V
Included
Portafilter, tamper, filter for single espresso, filter for double espresso, measuring spoon

As published by De'Longhi (read 7 October 2026). Specifications change between versions; the maker's page has the current ones.

Who it suits

  • a first espresso machine, paired with a grinder that steps fine enough
  • milk drinks at home, where a good steam wand changes the result more than the brew group does

Who should skip it

  • anyone without a grinder that steps fine enough for espresso (unless the machine has one built in): the machine cannot fix an uneven grind
  • anyone chasing café-level consistency without temperature control or pressure profiling

The thing worth knowing

The usual rule of espresso is to spend on the grinder first: a modest machine with a good grinder tends to beat an expensive machine with a poor one.

Suits these methods

Espresso

What we have not done

We have not independently tested this product. The description above is compiled from the manufacturer’s published specification and from what the category demands, and it is written to tell you who the equipment suits rather than to sell it. Where we have no first-hand experience, we say so rather than inventing a star rating.

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