Fit and setup
Check this before you buy
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 before you buy.
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 2026-08-29. This page lists published product details. It is not a physical fit test.
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 before you buy.
- 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 before you buy.
- Warm-up
- not confirmed in manufacturer details
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 before you buy.
See source: De’Longhi ↗(opens in a new tab)More things to check before you buy
- The exact portafilter diameter and cold-start time are We could not confirm this.
Sources
Sources used
- Stilosa EC260BK product pageDe’Longhi · Manufacturer · Source checked 2026-08-29(opens in a new tab)
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Product details checked through 2026-08-29. 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.
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.
