DeLonghi Dedica Arte Manual Coffee Machine
EC885M
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Manual coffee machine with full metal body
- Uses ground coffee powder
- 1300 Watt Power, 15 Bar Pressure, 1.1 Litre Tank
- MyLatteArt steam wand for textured milk foam
- Thermoblock heating system and 15cm slim design
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- DeLonghi
- Model Number:
- EC885M
- Pump Power:
- 15 Bar
- Heat Up Time:
- 40 seconds
- Water Tank Capacity (L):
- 1.1
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- My LatteArt steam wand for microfoam
- Heating System:
- Thermoblock
Power & Charging
- Power (W):
- 1300
Options
- Auto Shut Off:
- Yes
General Information
- Type:
- Manual Coffee Machine
- Colour:
- Silver
- Supplier Colour:
- Stainless Steel
- Materials:
- Full Metal Body
- Additional Features:
- Flow Stop Function to Personalize your Coffee Length, Descaling Alarm, Removable Water Tank, Anti Drip System, Water Filter (Optional), Double Drip Tray
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- My LatteArt steam wand for microfoam
- Heating System:
- Thermoblock
Options
- Auto Shut Off:
- Yes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 305
- Product Depth (mm):
- 330
- Product Width (mm):
- 149
- Product Weight (kg):
- 4.2
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 303
- Box Width (mm):
- 149
- Box Depth (mm):
- 330
- Box Weight (kg):
- 4
Product Reviews of DeLonghi Dedica Arte Manual Coffee Machine
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.3 out of 5 stars from 221 reviews
83% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact design is ideal for small kitchens, units, caravans or travel
- Heats up quickly and is easy to operate for beginners and regular users
- Produces consistently good espresso with quality crema and hot coffee
- Steam wand efficiently froths milk for lattes and cappuccinos, but some report issues
- Portafilter can be stiff or tight to insert and occasionally problematic
- Base needs removal for taller mugs, and machine can be noisy during operation
Pros
Easy (52)
Quality (11)
Cleaning (10)
Reliable (8)
Value (5)
Efficient (3)
Portable (2)
Aesthetic (2)
Lifespan (1)
Quiet (1)
Speed (1)
Cons
Noisy (1)
Inefficient (1)
Fantastic features
How easy it is to use and awesome coffee in quick time
Christopher Harris
Confirmed purchase 3 October 2026
Published on 28 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Delonghi Dedica Arte Manual Coffee Machine
Very happy with the coffee machine, works well and is easy to operate. Did click & collect from the Good Guys, easy transaction and good pricing.
Doris
Confirmed purchase 24 September 2026
Published on 21 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Just the best!
This is the second Delonghi Dedica Arte coffee maker I have bought because this is an excellent product. Easy to use, compact and the coffee is perfect! The best testimonial is a repeat customer.
Llewella Harvey
Confirmed purchase 27 September 2026
Published on 21 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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a joy to wake up to great coffee every morning
Lovely and slimline/compact so takes up minimal space. It holds plenty of water, heats up very fast, is easy to use, has a quality build with stainless steel parts, and I love the milk frother. It fits a mug easily if you remove the cup stand. My only negative is that it's quite noisy.
Susan
Confirmed purchase 21 September 2026
Published on 14 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Coffee Machine
Quick and easy to use. Love my morning coffee.
JJ
Confirmed purchase 15 September 2026
Published on 7 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Delongie Coffee Machine
This machine serves our purpose being compact, nice lines, easy to use and fits our weekender beautifully. Can now have my daily coffee both at home and away
Allan Graham
Confirmed purchase 15 September 2026
Published on 7 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great Machine for Apartment Living
Purchased for our apartment and found this machine spot on not only for the size of the machine but its coffee making ability. Highly recommend!
Todd Pearce
Confirmed purchase 9 September 2026
Published on 6 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great little machine.
Purchased after owning previous De longhi entry level machines. This is a beauty. Makes a great coffee. Quick to warm up, auto shut off. Can program shut-off to suit your cup level. Suitable for small and larger cups. Small profile is great for bench space.
Bryan
Confirmed purchase 5 September 2026
Published on 1 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
I couldn't be happier with the De'Longhi Dedica Arte Manual Coffee Machine. It's incredibly easy to use, even for someone who isn't a coffee expert, and it makes a consistently great coffee every time. One of the standout features is its compact design. It doesn't take up much bench space, making it perfect for smaller kitchens while still looking stylish and premium. Despite its size, it delivers excellent performance and produces café-quality coffee at home. The controls are straightforward, the machine heats up quickly, and the milk frother creates beautifully textured milk for lattes and cappuccinos. Cleaning is also simple, which makes it ideal for everyday use. If you're looking for a coffee machine that is easy to use, compact, and produces fantastic coffee, I highly recommend the De'Longhi Dedica Arte. It's been a fantastic addition to my kitchen and well deserves 5 stars.
Jenna Oh
Confirmed purchase 29 August 2026
Published on 23 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Good value, easy to use
Love it, easy to take on holidays and easy to use
Diana myburgh
Confirmed purchase 15 August 2026
Published on 15 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The DeLonghi Dedica Arte is a compact manual espresso machine for home users who want hands-on control without giving up too much bench space. It is well suited to small kitchens, apartments and caravans, with solid espresso pressure, milk texturing and pod or ground coffee flexibility. Its main limitation is that it offers less automation and capacity than larger premium machines.
What it’s great for
- Home Espresso Making
- Milk-Based Coffee Drinks
- Small Kitchen Setups
- Compact Benchtops
- Learning Manual Coffee Skills
Where it works best
- Apartment Kitchen
- Small Home Kitchen
- Caravan
- Office Kitchenette
- Limited Bench Space Areas
Who it’s for
- Coffee Beginners
- Hands-On Home Baristas
- Apartment Dwellers
- Small-Space Households
- Espresso and Latte Drinkers
Things to consider
Compared with premium or more advanced espresso machines, it has a smaller 1.1 L water tank and fewer built-in automation features, so it is better for users who enjoy manual preparation rather than one-touch convenience.
Barista experience suitability
Good for hands-on espresso and milk texturing with manual control, without being overly complex
Ease of cleaning score
8/10 - removable water tank, drip tray, anti-drip system and descale alert make routine cleaning relatively simple
Beginner friendliness
8/10 - approachable controls and E.S.E. pod compatibility make it easier to start, though milk texturing still takes practice
Counter space suitability
9/10 - the 15 cm width makes it a strong option for tight benchtops and compact kitchens
Noise level vs category average
About average for a manual pump coffee machine
Key benefits
- 15 bar pump pressure: Supports proper espresso extraction for rich flavour and crema at home.
- Thermoblock heating system: Reaches brewing temperature in about 40 seconds, helping reduce wait time between switching on and making coffee.
- 15 cm slim body: Fits more easily on narrow benchtops and in compact kitchens.
- My LatteArt steam wand: Lets you texture milk into microfoam for cappuccinos, lattes and flatter white-style drinks.
- Dual coffee input options: Works with both ground coffee and E.S.E. pods for more flexible daily use.
- Removable drip tray: Creates clearance for cups and mugs up to 13 cm tall.
- Flow stop function: Allows you to personalise shot length to suit different cups and taste preferences.
- Descale alert and auto shut off: Helps simplify routine maintenance and everyday ownership.
Q: Is this a fully manual machine or more of a guided espresso setup?
A: The DeLonghi Dedica Arte is a manual pump machine with straightforward controls, so you still dose, tamp and steam milk yourself. It is easier to get started with than larger prosumer-style machines, but it is not a one-touch bean-to-cup model.
Q: Can I use pre-ground coffee without buying a grinder first?
A: Yes. The DeLonghi Dedica Arte works with ground coffee and also supports E.S.E. pods, so a grinder is optional rather than required. That makes it a practical first manual machine, though fresh grinding gives more control over flavour and extraction.
Q: Will a tall latte glass or mug fit under it?
A: Yes. The removable drip tray lets the DeLonghi Dedica Arte take cups or glasses up to 13cm tall, which suits many latte mugs and taller drinkware. Very tall travel mugs may still be too high, so it is better suited to standard kitchen cups and glasses.
Q: Does the steam wand make proper microfoam for latte art?
A: Yes. The My LatteArt steam wand is designed to texture milk into microfoam for cappuccinos and lattes, rather than only heating milk. It still needs some technique, so beginners should expect a short learning curve before getting consistent latte art texture.
Q: Is the water tank big enough for back-to-back coffees?
A: Yes. The 1.1L removable water tank suits several coffees before a refill, which works well for daily home use or making a few drinks in a row. It is still a compact manual machine, so it is better for small households than high-volume entertaining.
Q: How much bench space does the Dedica Arte actually take?
A: The DeLonghi Dedica Arte is 15cm wide, so it takes less bench width than many manual espresso machines. That slim footprint suits apartments, smaller kitchens and caravans, though there still needs to be room beside it for tamping, cups and milk steaming.
