Fit and setup
Check this first
Check the stored size, power needs, space to use it, and daily routine.
U.S. product
- lowest-cost entry point
- learning with a pressurized basket
- small purchase budget
Power and circuit
120V / 60Hz / 1100W
Regional electrical wording comes from published details; confirm the outlet and branch circuit before purchase.
Daily routine
Use a separate grinder. Use the steam wand to steam the milk yourself.
Published details suggest this daily-use routine. They do not measure speed or ease.
We could not confirm thisStored size
We could not confirm this
The manufacturer does not label the dimension directions or publish the space needed while you use the machine. Measure the exact unit first.
We could not confirm thisSpace needed to use it
We could not confirm this
Leave room for the working parts until we confirm a measurement with the portafilter in place.
We could not confirm thisRoom to refill and clean
We could not confirm this
We could not confirm the room needed to refill the reservoir, use the steam wand, or remove the drip tray.
We could not confirm thisPortafilter fit
We could not confirm this
A portafilter is the handled tool that holds the filter basket. Accessories and handle clearance can still vary.
How we checked this
What the evidence labels mean
- Source checked
- A cited source stated this fact when Espresso Receipt checked it. This is not a physical product test.
- Our summary
- This is our summary of published product details. It is not a hands-on result.
- We could not confirm this
- The available sources do not establish one reliable answer.
Main source: De’Longhi. Source checked October 20, 2026. This page lists published product details. It is not a physical fit test.
Counter fit
Will it fit your space?
We could not confirm a stored size for the De’Longhi Stilosa that is safe to plan around, so we do not say whether it fits. Measure the exact unit before you buy.
Before you buy
Compare it with similar machines
How the De’Longhi Stilosa compares with 3 similar models. We list a difference only when both records confirm the detail. Prices are dated checks, not current quotes.
Close in price
Breville Bambino
$299.95, $150 more than this machineDated price snapshot from September 16, 2026
- Heating
- Breville Bambino: ThermoJet with PID
- This machine: Stainless-steel single boiler
Close in price
Gaggia Classic Pro E24
$499, $349.05 more than this machineDated price snapshot from October 20, 2026
- Heating
- Gaggia Classic Pro E24: Single brass boiler
- This machine: Stainless-steel single boiler
Close in price
Breville Bambino Plus
$499.95, $350 more than this machineDated price snapshot from October 20, 2026
- Milk
- Breville Bambino Plus: Automatic milk: the machine steams milk for you.
- This machine: Manual milk: you steam the milk yourself.
- Controls
- Breville Bambino Plus: Guided controls help you choose settings.
- This machine: Manual controls: you set the shot yourself.
- Heating
- Breville Bambino Plus: ThermoJet with PID
- This machine: Stainless-steel single boiler
What we checked
Product details we checked
- Stored size
- We could not confirm this: published size numbers are listed, but we could not confirm which is width, depth, or height. Measure the exact unit first. Compare sizes
- Voltage
- 120V / 60Hz / 1100W
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Heating
- Stainless-steel single boiler
- Milk
- Manual milk: you steam the milk yourself.
- Controls
- Manual controls: you set the shot yourself.
- Grinder needed
- Separate grinder required
- Portafilter
- We could not confirm this. Check the exact model first.
- Warm-up
- not confirmed in manufacturer details
Price history
Price checks for the De’Longhi Stilosa
Same price at all 3 of our checks on the De’Longhi page, September 7 to October 20, 2026. Each row is the price the De’Longhi product page showed on that day. Prices can change between checks, and other sellers may charge more or less.
| Date checked | Price shown | Change from the check before |
|---|---|---|
| $149.95 | No change | |
| $149.95 | No change | |
| $149.95 | First check on this page |
Pair it with a grinder
Grinders for this machine
We have not confirmed the De’Longhi Stilosa portafilter size, so we do not match it to a grinder's portafilter holder. Measure the portafilter first, or grind into a dosing cup and pour the coffee into the basket.
Plain definitions for product terms
- Portafilter
- The handled tool that holds the filter basket and locks into the machine.
- Filter basket
- The small filter cup inside the portafilter that holds ground coffee.
- Single boiler
- One water heater serves brewing and steam, usually at different times.
Facts and sources
Facts and sources
13.5 × 8.07 × 11.22 in; We could not confirm this (which number is width, depth, or height)
Measure the exact unit first.
See source: De’Longhi ↗(opens in a new tab)More things to check first
- The exact portafilter diameter and cold-start time are not confirmed.
Sources
Sources used
See a problem with a product detail? Send a correction.
Product details checked through 2026-10-20. Product details and price checks can change.
Use and care resources
Guides and manuals
- manualDe’Longhi · Link checked 2026-08-02Stilosa support and manual hubCovers: Exact EC260BK operating, setup, and care documentation.(opens in a new tab)
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideHow to make espresso at homeCovers: A first-week routine for setup, dosing, extraction, milk, and cleaning.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso machine for beginnersCovers: Understand machine types, main downsides, and the gear a complete setup still needs.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso shot diagnosisCovers: Turn taste and flow observations into one controlled adjustment for the next shot.
Owner guides
After you choose the De’Longhi Stilosa
Compare before you buy
- Buying a used espresso machine: records, checks and total costCompare a used espresso machine with remanufactured stock. Check records, safe demonstration limits, coverage and the cost of a complete setup.
Milk drinks and more
Our record lists manual milk steaming, so these espresso and milk drink recipes fit it.
- Latte recipe: set espresso, milk, and cup sizeMake a measured home latte with a double espresso, 1/2 cup of cold milk, and an 8-ounce cup. Adjust one milk amount on the next drink.
- Cappuccino recipe: set espresso, milk, and foamMake a repeatable small cappuccino with one espresso shot, 2 ounces of cold milk, and a clear foam layer. Compare texture on the next cup.
- Flat White Recipe: Make a Measured Espresso and Milk DrinkMake a flat white from a sourced double-shot and milk starting point. Learn the thin foam texture, record the milk you pour, and adjust the next cup.
- Cortado Recipe: Make a Small, Measured Espresso and Milk DrinkMake a cortado from a measured 40 mL coffee and 20 mL warm milk example. Compare published recipes and adjust one part after tasting.
- Americano recipe: measure espresso and hot waterMake an Americano with two measured shots and hot water. Use a two-cup recipe card to adjust dilution while keeping the espresso yield fixed.
- Iced Latte Recipe: Espresso, Cold Milk, and IceMake a plain iced latte from a measured source recipe. Compare capsule and espresso-machine methods, leave space for ice, and adjust the next cup.
Shot problems and care
- Espresso troubleshootingPick the taste or flow problem you see. Get one clear action for the next shot.
- Wet Espresso Puck: When It Matters and What to Check FirstA wet espresso puck is often normal. See when it signals a sour or fast shot, which machines have a 3-way valve, and one safe check to try first.
- Espresso pre-infusion: what it does and how to time itLearn what pre-infusion does, how the Breville Infuser control works, and how to record total shot time without mixing timing methods.
- How to clean a steam wand safelyFollow a model-specific wipe and purge routine. Know when to cool the wand, check a blocked tip, and contact the manufacturer.
- How to descale an espresso machine: steps from 4 manualsDescaling steps from the Breville Bambino, Bambino Plus, Gaggia Classic E24 and De’Longhi EC950M manuals: the right descaler, the procedure, the rinse.
- Espresso cleaning tablets: match the product and cycleMatch an espresso cleaning tablet to its approved machine and cleaning cycle. Follow the Breville BES870 U.S./Canada X26 example and its safety limits.
- Espresso machine water filters: match the exact cartridgeIdentify an espresso machine water filter by model, region, batch and holder. Compare Breville US and AU limits and know when to ask the maker.
Independent reviews · not our tests
Independent reviews
- WrittenTechGearLabDe’Longhi Stilosa ReviewCovers: Comparative hands-on testing that reaches a more critical conclusion on extraction and milk performance.(opens in a new tab)
- WrittenTom’s GuideDe’Longhi Stilosa ReviewCovers: Hands-on entry-level test covering heat-up, accessories, espresso workflow, and the limits of the low price.(opens in a new tab)
These reviews come from other publishers. Espresso Receipt did not produce, commission, or endorse them. Their opinions belong to their creators. Links last checked 2026-08-02.