De'Longhi
De'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine
A solid mid-range pick in the coffee machines line-up, with Espresso Machine up front.
65/100
Espresso MachineSensor Grinding TechnologySilver, Black
£3,043best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PID temperature control
- Pre-infusion
- Built-in grinder
- No auto milk texturing
- No app control
Score profile
Scored against the coffee machines classWhere the De'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type
Machine typeEspresso Machine
PID temperature controlYes
Pre-infusionYes
Brewing
Built-in grinderYes
Grinder typeSensor Grinding Technology
Grind settings8
Double boilerYes
Portafilter and basket
Tamper includedYes
Design and power
ColourSilver, Black
More specs
Machine typeEspresso
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDe'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine vs Sage Bambino Plus
De'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso MachineBambino Plus
| De'LonghiDe'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso MachineThis page | SageBambino Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Type | Espresso Machine | Espresso Machine |
| Milk frother | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the De'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine 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 auto milk texturing, in which case a higher-tier coffee machine is the better call.
Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
good
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the De'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other coffee machines, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the De'Longhi EC9665M La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine?
Its pid temperature control stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455.M?
The De'Longhi La Specialista Touch EC9455.M scores 68/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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