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De’Longhi La Specialista Touch in Metal, official manufacturer product photograph

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De’Longhi La Specialista Touch

Studio view · Metal

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De’Longhi / Espresso machine

La Specialista Touch

A touchscreen guides grind, dose and extraction adjustments, with an integrated conical burr grinder and automatic steam wand. Manual milk frothing is also available.

US catalog · EC9455M · 120 V

De’LonghiDirect from the maker
$599.95

New · Metal · 120 V

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 6, 2026.

Heating system
Thermoblock
Portafilter diameter
Not verified
Milk workflow
Automatic / manual steam wand
Integrated grinder
Yes

Living with the La Specialista Touch

Your coffee routine

Grinding is built into the machine.

Milk workflow: Automatic / manual steam wand.

On your counter

  • Depth 365.76 mm (14.4 in)
  • Height 403.098 mm (15.9 in)

Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.

Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Water reservoir: 1.7 L.

Power supply: 120 V · 1450 W.

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

De’Longhi La Specialista Touch specifications with source links
Height403.098 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth365.76 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.
US supply voltage120 VSource ↗
Rated power1450 WSource ↗
Pump rating (not brew pressure)15 barSource ↗Manufacturer pump rating; not pressure measured at the coffee puck.
Heating systemThermoblockSource ↗
Integrated grinderYesSource ↗
Burr configurationConical BurrSource ↗
Grind settings15Source ↗
PID temperature controlYesSource ↗
Milk workflowAutomatic / manual steam wandSource ↗
Water reservoir1.7 LSource ↗Converted from the published US fluid-ounce capacity; rounded to two decimals.

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the La Specialista Touch right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Who this workflow suits

La Specialista Touch combines grinding and brewing in one appliance. Consider it if you want both parts of the setup together, while checking which dosing and tamping steps remain yours. An integrated grinder is a space and workflow choice; it does not mean every stage of preparation is automatic.

The tradeoff to think through

The documented heating system is Thermoblock. Compare the actual drink-making sequence and milk controls. A manufacturer’s heater-ready claim should not be treated as a measurement of cup temperature, full-system readiness or beverage quality.

Ownership before accessories

Read the cleanup instructions for the exact milk system you will use. Check the manual’s water requirements, coffee-path cleaning and service arrangements before ordering optional accessories. Confirm the supplied baskets, jug, filters or adapters with the selected retailer; a family photograph does not establish what is in the box.

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Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

  1. De’Longhi La Specialista Touch · US product page ↗
  2. DeLonghi La Specialista Touch EC9455M Espresso Machine · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
    Technical specifications · Dimensions · Depth · Checked November 6, 2026
  3. La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine with Cold Brew ↗
    Technical specifications · Checked November 6, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.