Our Verdict
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the espresso machine for the kitchen where no other machine fits. 6cm wide, 35-second heat-up and 15-bar extraction in De'Longhi's most space-efficient semi-automatic design. The single boiler wait between coffee and steaming is the one real limitation — for small kitchens, no other semi-automatic matches its footprint.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Only 6cm wide — fits in kitchens where no other semi-automatic machine would
- 15-bar thermoblock heats up in 35 seconds — near-instant readiness
- Manual Pannarello steam wand creates creamy froth with simple technique
- Three basket sizes cover 1-shot, 2-shot and ESE pods
- De'Longhi's 35-year espresso heritage in their most space-efficient design
✗ Cons
- Single boiler means waiting between espresso extraction and steaming
- 6cm width means smaller water tank (1.1L) — daily refilling for heavy users
- Pannarello steam wand produces more airy foam than traditional wands — less suited for latte art
Key Specifications
| Width | 6cm (narrowest reviewed) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 15 bar |
| Heat-up | 35 seconds |
| Steam | Pannarello wand |
| Tank | 1.1L |
| Baskets | 3 (single/double/ESE) |
Performance
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the espresso machine for the kitchen where no other machine fits. 6cm wide, 35-second heat-up and 15-bar extraction in De'Longhi's most space-efficient semi-automatic design. The single boiler wait between coffee and steaming is the one real limitation — for small kitchens, no other semi-automatic matches its footprint. On paper the headline numbers are width of 6cm (narrowest reviewed), pressure of 15 bar, heat-up of 35 seconds, steam of Pannarello wand, tank of 1.1L, baskets of 3 (single/double/ESE). Its standout is that only 6cm wide — fits in kitchens where no other semi-automatic machine would
Build Quality & Design
Beyond that, owners and the spec sheet point to a few more genuine strengths. 15-bar thermoblock heats up in 35 seconds — near-instant readiness. Manual Pannarello steam wand creates creamy froth with simple technique. We can't bench-test durability, but the depth of positive long-term owner feedback is the best available proxy for how it holds up.
Value for Money
It isn't flawless. Single boiler means waiting between espresso extraction and steaming. 6cm width means smaller water tank (1.1L) — daily refilling for heavy users. Pannarello steam wand produces more airy foam than traditional wands — less suited for latte art. Whether those matter depends entirely on how you'll use it. At its price point, it represents solid value for the right buyer. It's the right call for De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the espresso machine for the kitchen where no other machine fits. 6cm wide, 35-second heat-up and 15-bar extraction in De'Longhi's most space-efficient... Look elsewhere if you're among Those making multiple milk drinks in sequence — single boiler means wait time between espresso and steaming.
Final Verdict
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the espresso machine for the kitchen where no other machine fits. 6cm wide, 35-second heat-up and 15-bar extraction in De'Longhi's most space-efficient semi-automatic design. The single boiler wait between coffee and steaming is the one real limitation — for small kitchens, no other semi-automatic matches its footprint.
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Is the De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 Espresso Machine worth the money?
De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the espresso machine for the kitchen where no other machine fits. 6cm wide, 35-second heat-up and 15-bar extraction in De'Longhi's most space-efficient semi-automatic design. The single boiler wait between coffee and steaming is the one real limitation — for small kitchens, no other semi-automatic matches its footprint. De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the espresso machine for the kitchen where no other machine fits. 6cm wide, 35-second heat-up and 15-bar extra
Who should NOT buy the De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 Espresso Machine?
Those making multiple milk drinks in sequence — single boiler means wait time between espresso and steaming.
Is the De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 Espresso Machine available in the UK and US?
Yes — we list both Amazon UK and US links. Always verify voltage compatibility (UK 230V, US 120V).
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