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The differences that matter.

An exact model, a shared set of questions. Compare the engineering without turning every difference into a ranking.

EP / Comparative study01 Select models 02 Read the differences

Manufacturer-reported specifications. Highlighted cells differ. Unknown values are not interpreted as missing features.
The engineeringDe’LonghiLa Specialista OperaView EC9555M profile ↗De’LonghiDedica DuoView EC890WI profile ↗
Heating systemThermoblockManufacturer source ↗ThermoblockManufacturer source ↗
PID temperature controlYesManufacturer source ↗Not verified
Integrated grinderYesManufacturer source ↗NoManufacturer source ↗
Milk workflowManual MyLatteArt steam wandManufacturer source ↗Manual MyLatteArt steam wandManufacturer source ↗
Water reservoirNot verified1.03 LManufacturer source ↗
US supply voltage120 VManufacturer source ↗120 VManufacturer source ↗
Rated power1550 WManufacturer source ↗1450 WManufacturer source ↗
Grind settings15Manufacturer source ↗Not verified
Burr configurationConical BurrManufacturer source ↗Not verified
Width381 mmManufacturer source ↗152.4 mmManufacturer source ↗
Height444.5 mmManufacturer source ↗330.2 mmManufacturer source ↗
Depth355.6 mmManufacturer source ↗304.8 mmManufacturer source ↗
Pump rating (not brew pressure)19 barManufacturer source ↗15 barManufacturer source ↗

Warm cells mark differences, not a winner. Unknown values are not equivalent to “no.”

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