THE MACHINE FILEEM450M

Linea Classic

Name: De’Longhi Linea Classic
Brand: De’Longhi

Two espresso buttons store your preferred single and double shot volumes. You prepare the portafilter, watch the pressure gauge and texture milk with a two-setting steam wand. A removable drip tray makes room for taller cups beneath the spouts.

US catalog · EM450M · 120 V

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$149.95

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 7, 2026.

Heating system: Thermoblock
Portafilter diameter: Not verified
Milk workflow: Manual steam wand with two froth settings
Integrated grinder: No

Living with the Linea Classic

Your coffee routine

Plan for a separate espresso grinder.

Milk workflow: Manual steam wand with two froth settings.

Brew and steam in sequence.

On your counter

Width 228.6 mm (9.0 in)
Depth 284.48 mm (11.2 in)
Height 304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Converted from the retailer’s explicitly labeled measurement.

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

Daily setup

Water reservoir: 1.69 L.

Power supply: 120 V · 1350 W.

Plan this setup

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

Specifications

De’Longhi Linea Classic specifications with source links
US supply voltage	120 VSource ↗US configuration.
Integrated grinder	NoSource ↗Ground coffee is prepared separately.
Heating system	ThermoblockSource ↗
Milk workflow	Manual steam wand with two froth settingsSource ↗
Dosing system	Programmable single and double shot volumesSource ↗
Brew & steam together	NoSource ↗Brew and steam are separate steps.
Rated power	1350 WSource ↗
Water reservoir	1.69 LSource ↗Converted from the manufacturer feature text, corroborated by SCG. The malformed 1943.63 oz technical-table field is not used.
Width	228.6 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer’s explicitly labeled measurement.
Height	304.8 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer’s explicitly labeled measurement.
Depth	284.48 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer’s explicitly labeled measurement.
Product weight	4.21 kgSource ↗Approximate conversion of product weight; shipping weight is excluded.
Portafilter diameter	Not verifiedThe reviewed US sources do not establish the basket diameter.

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Linea Classic 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

Linea Classic lets you choose the machine and grinder separately. That gives you separate upgrade decisions, but the grinder belongs in the initial budget and counter plan. Choose it for the adjustment and dosing routine you want, rather than matching the machine’s finish alone.

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.

Three grinder workflows to consider

These are espresso-grinder options to research, not a claim of accessory or portafilter-support compatibility.

Baratza Encore ESPFor a numbered espresso adjustment range and dosing-cup routine.
Eureka Mignon ZeroFor weighing individual bean doses and changing coffee.
Eureka Mignon LibraFor a hopper-fed routine with weight-based dosing.

Understand the De’Longhi lineup →Plan for maintenance →Check your counter space →Inspect the supporting sources ↓

Compare with

De’Longhi / EC890WI

Dedica Duo

Milk workflow: Manual MyLatteArt steam wand

De’Longhi / EC950M

Dedica Maestro Plus

Milk workflow: Automatic / manual Auto LatteArt steam wand

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.

De’Longhi Linea Classic · US product page ↗
De’Longhi Linea Classic · US manufacturer ↗
Technical specifications: Product Weight (lb) · Checked November 7, 2026
De’Longhi EM450M US support ↗
FAQ: Control-panel lights after using the frother; cool before brewing · Checked November 7, 2026
DeLonghi Linea Classic EM450M Espresso Machine · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
Exact-model comparison column: depth · Checked November 7, 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.