DeLonghi La Specialista Opera Manual Coffee Machine
EC9555M
Product Overview
Key Features
- Manual coffee machine with stainless steel build
- Uses coffee beans with integrated grinder
- 1550 Watt Power, 19 Bar Pump, 2 Litre Water Tank
- 15 Grind settings and sensor grinding technology
- PID temperature control and cold extraction technology
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- DeLonghi
- Model Number:
- EC9555M
- Pump Power:
- 19 Bar
- Heat Up Time:
- 20 seconds
- Cold Brew Capable:
- Yes
- Water Tank Capacity (L):
- 2
- Hopper Capacity (g):
- 250
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- Yes
- Includes Grinder:
- Yes
- Heating System:
- Thermoblock
Power & Charging
- Power (W):
- 1550
Options
- Auto Shut Off:
- Yes
General Information
- Type:
- Manual Coffee Machine
- Family:
- La Specialista Opera
- Colour:
- Silver
- Materials:
- Stainless steel
- Additional Features:
- 15 Grind settings, Sensor grinding technology, 4 Filter baskets, 3 Coffee infusion temperature settings, Smart tamping station, Actie temperature control with PID maintains water temperature throughout brewing, Cold extraction technology: Cold brew and Es
- What's In The Box:
- DeLonghi La Specialista Opera Manual Coffee Machine, all included accessories - Coffee tamper, Milk jug
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- Yes
- Includes Grinder:
- Yes
- Heating System:
- Thermoblock
Options
- Auto Shut Off:
- Yes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 445
- Product Depth (mm):
- 370
- Product Width (mm):
- 380
- Product Weight (kg):
- 13.2
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 537
- Box Width (mm):
- 457
- Box Depth (mm):
- 437
- Box Weight (kg):
- 17
Product Reviews of DeLonghi La Specialista Opera Manual Coffee Machine
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
100% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Easy to use and offers consistently great quality coffee at home
- Steam wand is powerful but has limited angle adjustment
- Compact design with improved features over previous models
- Adjustable grind, tamp, and dose settings for customisation
- Produces both hot and cold coffee with quick heat-up time
- Cleaning and maintenance are simple, though water level is less visible
Pros
Easy (7)
Quality (3)
Cleaning (2)
Great little machine!
I’m really impressed with this coffee machine. The grinding, tamping, & dosing has a great adjustment range & is consistent. The steam wand is a tad slow at starting, but has good power once going. Only small negative is the steam wand doesn’t have much angle adjustment, but its not a deal breaker.
Leigh Royle
Confirmed purchase 5 September 2026
Published on 1 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Easy to use good coffeee
Easy to use
Keith
Confirmed purchase 25 July 2026
Published on 19 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Excellent machine to use very easy . Simple to de scale .
Makes consistent great coffee . Simple operation and very compact.
Walter
Confirmed purchase 24 June 2026
Published on 21 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Makes a great cup of coffee consistently.
Easy to use, high quality machine.
Con
Confirmed purchase 1 May 2026
Published on 28 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great machine!
We love it. Great quality coffee at home.
Kris
Confirmed purchase 25 April 2026
Published on 26 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Barista quality with ease
Loving the ease with which I can produce barista quality coffee at home. A semi-automatic machine which means consistently good quality but with the ability to refine and improve.
Sandra
Confirmed purchase 28 April 2026
Published on 20 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 26 April 2026
Published on 20 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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We love delonghi laspecialista
We love it a lot different to the last one but works well
Beverley norton
Confirmed purchase 21 April 2026
Published on 13 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Solid unit
Rock solid machine, very consistent grind
Rob
Confirmed purchase 27 December 2025
Published on 20 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great experience
We brought a Delong coffee machine and had a great experience. The actual lady from Delong I was there and offered some knowledge without swinging us either way. We are very happy with the machine
Matthew
Confirmed purchase 12 December 2025
Published on 6 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The DeLonghi La Specialista Opera is a premium manual coffee machine for home users who want fresh-bean espresso, cold brew and milk texturing in one compact setup. It suits beginners and growing home baristas thanks to its built-in grinder, guided workflow and fast 20 second heat-up. Key strengths are versatility, control and convenience, but it still requires more hands-on effort than a fully automatic machine.
What it’s great for
- Home Espresso
- Milk-Based Coffee
- Cold Brew at Home
- Small Kitchen Coffee Setups
- Learning Barista Skills
Where it works best
- Home Kitchen
- Apartment Kitchen
- Small Household
- Entertaining at Home
Who it’s for
- Coffee Enthusiast
- Beginner Home Barista
- Experienced Home Barista
- Flat White Lover
Things to consider
It offers strong hands-on control and convenience features, but it is less automatic and more technique-dependent than bean-to-cup machines or higher-end specialist espresso setups.
Barista experience suitability
Beginner to Intermediate
Ease of cleaning score
7/10 - integrated workflow reduces mess, but grinder, steam wand and manual coffee prep still need regular cleaning.
Beginner friendliness
8/10 - built-in grinder, Smart Tamping Station and fast heat-up make manual espresso easier to learn.
Counter space suitability
8/10 - compact for a manual machine with grinder, making it well suited to smaller kitchens.
Noise level vs category average
About average - the integrated grinder adds noticeable noise, similar to most manual espresso machines with built-in grinding.
Key benefits
- Integrated Grinder: Grinds beans fresh before brewing, helping improve flavour and reducing the need for a separate grinder.
- 15 Grind Settings: Gives you more room to fine-tune espresso extraction for different beans and roast levels.
- Smart Tamping Station: Helps create a cleaner, more consistent espresso workflow for beginners and regular home use.
- Thermoblock Heating System: Reaches brewing temperature in about 20 seconds, so you can start making coffee sooner.
- 19 Bar Pump: Provides the pressure needed for espresso-style extraction with good crema potential.
- My LatteArt Steam Wand: Lets you texture milk into microfoam for flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes.
- Cold Extraction Technology: Makes chilled coffee recipes directly on the machine without needing a separate cold brew device.
- 2 L Water Tank and 250 g Bean Hopper: Supports making multiple coffees before needing a refill.
Q: Is the cold brew setting actual extraction or just coffee over ice?
A: It uses cold extraction technology on the machine, so it is not simply hot espresso poured over ice. That suits buyers who want chilled coffee recipes from fresh beans, though it is still a manual machine that needs normal setup and clean-up.
Q: How hands-on is this machine for everyday espresso at home?
A: It is semi-manual rather than fully automatic. The integrated grinder and Smart Tamping Station reduce mess and guesswork, but you still control the coffee workflow, so it suits buyers who want involvement rather than one-touch drinks.
Q: Can it make several coffees in a row without constant refilling?
A: Yes. The 2L water tank and 250g bean hopper are sized for multiple coffees before needing attention. That is more convenient for households making several drinks together, though milk steaming and clean-up are still done manually.
Q: Does the built-in grinder give enough control for different beans?
A: Yes. DeLonghi La Specialista Opera has 15 grind settings and 3 infusion temperature profiles, which gives useful adjustment for different beans and roast styles. It offers more tuning than a basic preset machine, but still needs some dial-in time.
Q: Will the steam wand suit flat whites and latte-style milk drinks?
A: Yes. The My LatteArt steam wand is designed to texture milk into microfoam for drinks like flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes. It gives you manual control over milk texture, so expect a short learning period if you are new to steaming.
Q: Does it heat up quickly enough for busy morning coffee routines?
A: Yes. The Thermoblock system reaches brewing temperature in 20 seconds, so there is less waiting before the first shot. This helps in a morning routine, but it is still a manual coffee machine rather than a one-button pod or auto model.
