Bravo Verdict
De'Longhi Dedica EC685

Pros

  • +Extremely compact
  • +Fast heat up
  • +Affordable entry point
  • +Works with pre ground

Cons

  • −Pressurized portafilter limits upgrades
  • −Panarello wand, not commercial
  • −Not built for daily heavy use

The Bravo Verdict

At 6 inches wide, it fits anywhere. The thermoblock heats fast and the pressurized portafilter makes decent espresso even without a great grinder.

Specs

Boiler typeThermoblock
Built in grinderNo
PID temp controlNo
Wattage1,350 W
Water tank1L removable
Method

Rankings by the Bravo Verdict team. We aggregate dozens of independent reviews across trusted sources, weight findings by editorial consensus and cross check every claim against source material. No sponsored placements, no rankings for hire. Got hands on experience with this one or spot something we missed? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@bravoverdict.com.

Compare with...

Head to head against the other top espresso machines in our rankings.

Head to head
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 vs Breville Barista Express
Compare →
Head to head
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 vs Gaggia Classic Pro
Compare →
Head to head
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 vs Rancilio Silvia
Compare →
Head to head
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 vs Rocket Appartamento
Compare →
Head to head
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 vs Flair 58
Compare →