De'Longhi

De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB

The De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB lands as a solid mid-range coffee machine, built around Pump Espresso Machine.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • Thermoblock heating
  • Built-in grinder
  • Steam wand
  • Above-average grind settings
  • No pid temperature control
  • No auto milk texturing
Score profile

Where the De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB wins and loses

Scored against the coffee machines class
TypeBrewingOverall837557
Type
83
Brewing
75
Overall spec score
57
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type

Machine typePump Espresso Machine
Thermoblock heatingYes

Brewing

Built-in grinderYes
Grind settings15
Milk frotherYes
Steam wandYes

Design and power

Power1450 W
ColourSilver

More specs

Wattage1450 W
Machine typeBean-to-cup

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Head to head

De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB vs Smeg Smeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypeBrewingOverall
De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MBSmeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine
 De'LonghiDe'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MBThis pageSmegSmeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine
Overall score57 /10059 /100Better
TypePump Espresso MachineEspresso
Milk frotherYesYes
Drinks count5
Who it's for

Is the De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB 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.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other coffee machines, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.

What stands out on the De'Longhi La Specialista Metal Barista EC9155.MB?

Its thermoblock heating stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Smeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine?

The Smeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine scores 59/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.