De'Longhi
La Specialista Opera EC9555.M
A solid mid-range pick in the coffee machines line-up, with Espresso up front.
60/100
EspressotrueBurr grinder with sensor grinding technologyMetalSilver
£646best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PID temperature control
- Built-in grinder
- Steam wand
- No auto milk texturing
- No double boiler
Score profile
Scored against the coffee machines classWhere the La Specialista Opera EC9555.M wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type
Machine typeEspresso
PID temperature controlYes
Brewing
Built-in grinderYes
Grinder typeBurr grinder with sensor grinding technology
Milk frotherYes
Steam wandYes
Milk carafe includedYes
One-touch drinks5
Design and power
Power1550 W
Body materialMetal
ColourSilver
More specs
Wattage1550 W
Machine typeEspresso
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLa Specialista Opera EC9555.M vs Smeg Smeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine
La Specialista Opera EC9555.MSmeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine
| De'LonghiLa Specialista Opera EC9555.MThis page | SmegSmeg 50's Style BCC12BLMUK Espresso Coffee Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100Better | 59 /100 |
| Type | Espresso | Espresso |
| Milk frother | Yes | Yes |
| Drinks count | 5 | 5 |
Who it's for
Is the La Specialista Opera EC9555.M 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 La Specialista Opera EC9555.M worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other coffee machines, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the La Specialista Opera EC9555.M?
Its pid temperature control stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Magnifica Evo ECAM292.33.SB?
The Magnifica Evo ECAM292.33.SB scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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