Best Ultra Budget
De'Longhi Stilosa EC260BK
De'Longhi
Best ultra-budget option. It stands out for lowest price of any machine with a real pump espresso mechanism on this list and compact design fits small kitchens. The tradeoff: pressurized basket limits the ceiling versus a tuned semi-automatic.
- 15-bar pump
- Manual frother
- Compact design
- Budget price
Pros
- Lowest price of any machine with a real pump espresso mechanism on this list
- Compact design fits small kitchens
- Manual steam wand froths milk for cappuccino and lattes
Cons
- Pressurized basket limits the ceiling versus a tuned semi-automatic
- Build quality is lighter-duty than Breville or Gaggia at this end of the price spectrum
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