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DeLonghi EC 820 vs DeLonghi EC 860
DeLonghi EC 820
DeLonghi EC 860
Why is DeLonghi EC 820 better than DeLonghi EC 860?
- 1.4kg lighter?
5.4kgvs6800g - 5mm thinner?
305mmvs310mm
Why is DeLonghi EC 860 better than DeLonghi EC 820?
- Has integrated filter?
- 4 more programmable buttons?
4vs0 - 7mm narrower?
268mmvs275mm - 18mm shorter?
305mmvs323mm - 6.47% less body volume?
25339.4cm³vs27091.625cm³
Price comparison
DeLonghi EC 820
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$149.99
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General info
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
Ground coffee, especially if freshly roasted and ground, results in much better quality coffee than the kind of results you get with pods or capsules.
Components
It comes with a commercial style steam wand as opposed to a pannarello steam wand. These are harder to master but can allow you to produce better, richer milk froth.
It has a steam wand, which allows you to make steamed/frothed milk to create other drinks from an espresso base.
A 58mm portafilter is the most common size in the industry, offering a greater range of accessories to purchase such as portafilter baskets and tampers.
Steam wands are a fairly common source of burns when using espresso machines. An anti-burn steam wand has a lining inside that prevents the wand from getting scalding hot.
With a cup warmer you can heat the cups before pulling your espresso so that it doesn't go cold quickly, which affects the taste and quality. It also means that you don’t have to manually heat them using hot water.
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
Water source
With a transparent water tank you can easily see when it needs to be filled up. This is important as attempting to make an espresso with an empty tank can damage the machine.
A PID controller controls the temperature of the boiler electronically. It offers a far greater degree of accuracy and consistency than a regular, mechanical thermostat used to control temperature. This is very important as a temperature of around 92°C to 96°C is key to pulling the perfect espresso.
An integrated water filter produces cleaner water for brewing espresso. It also helps to prevent the build up of limescale.
The coffee machine can connect directly to the water supply. This ensures you never have to refill the machine with water.
A hot water outlet is useful as it can be used to heat cups, as well as making americanos, long blacks and teas.
The water tank is removable, making it easier to refill.
Maintenance
With a drip tray indicator the machine informs you of when you need to empty the tray.
The machine alerts you when it requires cleaning.
After a certain period of being idle, the device will switch to a sleep mode to conserve power.
It has an internal fuse/thermal sensors which prevents the machine from overheating.
Features
With a double boiler or heat exchanger system, you can brew and steam milk at the same time. This has an advantage over single boiler machines where you have to wait between brewing and steaming for the temperature to adjust.
With a pre-infusion function you get a low pressure of water before it ramps up to around 9 bar of pressure. This gently expands the grinds to get a smooth extraction and to help prevent channeling in the cake.
The time taken to pull an espresso shot is one of four key elements, and should be around 19-22 seconds. Once you have the grind, dose and tamp correct, you can use the shot clock to time the pull perfectly.
These buttons can be programmed for different types of coffee such as an espresso, doppio or ristretto. This means once you have mastered a particular style of coffee, you can get it the same every time.
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