28 facts in comparison
Delonghi EC 850.M vs DeLonghi EC 860
Delonghi EC 850.M
DeLonghi EC 860
Why is Delonghi EC 850.M better than DeLonghi EC 860?
- 1 more programmable buttons?
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Why is DeLonghi EC 860 better than Delonghi EC 850.M?
- 200g lighter?
6.8kgvs7000g - Has a pre-infusion function?
- 10mm thinner?
310mmvs320mm - 7mm narrower?
268mmvs275mm - 1mm shorter?
305mmvs306mm - 5.9% less body volume?
25339.4cm³vs26928cm³
Price comparison
DeLonghi EC 860
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLonghi EC860 De'Longhi Espresso Maker,...DeLonghi EC860 De'Longhi Espresso Maker, Stainless Steel | $449.99 | |||
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
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.
The espresso machine has an integrated grinder so that you don’t have to buy a separate one.
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.
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.
An integrated water filter produces cleaner water for brewing espresso. It also helps to prevent the build up of limescale.
The water tank is removable, making it easier to refill.
A hot water outlet is useful as it can be used to heat cups, as well as making americanos, long blacks and teas.
The coffee machine can connect directly to the water supply. This ensures you never have to refill the machine with water.
With a larger water tank you don’t have to refill it as often.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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