De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK

The De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK lands as a entry-level coffee machine, built around true.

50/100
Mixed bag
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • No pid temperature control
  • No built-in grinder
Score profile

Where the De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK wins and loses

Scored against the coffee machines class
TypeOverallValue655050
Type
65
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type

Pump pressure15

Brewing

Milk frotherYes

More specs

Machine typeEspresso

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Head to head

De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK vs Smeg Smeg ECF02 Espresso Coffee Machine

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypeOverallValue
De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BKSmeg ECF02 Espresso Coffee Machine
 De'LonghiDe'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BKThis pageSmegSmeg ECF02 Espresso Coffee Machine
Overall score50 /100Better48 /100
Milk frotherYesYes
Who it's for

Is the De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable coffee machine for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need pid temperature control, in which case a higher-tier coffee machine is the better call.

Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
okay
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other coffee machines, a entry-level result where the class average is around 54.

What stands out on the De'Longhi Dedica Style ESC685.BK?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the coffee machines class.

How does it compare to the Sage - The Barista Pro?

The Sage - The Barista Pro scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.