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What to know about De'Longhi Eletta Explore Perfetto Automatic Coffee Machine with Cold and Hot Automatic Milk Frothing
The De'Longhi Eletta Explore Perfetto ECAM450.86.T is designed for variety rather than simplicity. It can make more than 50 hot, cold, and cold brew drinks, including espresso, long coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, iced espresso, iced Americano, iced cappuccino, and cold brew options. That makes it especially appealing for households where different people want different styles of coffee throughout the day.
- Households that want hot espresso drinks and iced coffee drinks from one automatic machine
- Latte, cappuccino, iced latte, and cold foam drinkers who want automatic milk preparation
- Buyers who want bean-to-cup convenience without learning manual espresso technique
- Multi-user households where people want to save different coffee preferences
- Coffee drinkers who like experimenting with many recipes and app-based personalization
Specs
- Brand
- De'Longhi
- Product line
- Eletta Explore
- Model
- ECAM450.86.T
- Machine type
- Fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine
- Color
- Titanium
- Finish
- Painted
- Drink options
- 50+ hot, cold, and cold brew drinks
- Cold coffee drinks
- Cold Brew Pot, Cold Brew, Cold Brew to Mix, Iced Coffee, Iced Espresso, Iced Americano
- Cold milk drinks
- Iced CaffeLatte, Iced Cappuccino, Iced Cappuccino Mix, Iced Flat White, Iced Latte Macchiato, Cold Milk, Foamed Milk
- Coffee recipes
- Coffee, Coffee Pot, Doppio+, Espresso, Long
- Milk recipes
- Caffelatte, Cappuccino, Cappuccino Mix, Cappuccino+, Cortado, Espresso Macchiato, Flat White, Hot Milk, Latte Macchiato
- Other drink
- Hot Water
- Milk system
- LatteCrema Hot and LatteCrema Cool
- Cold brew system
- Cold Extraction Technology
- Bean adjustment technology
- Bean Adapt Technology
- Display
- 3.5-inch TFT color touch display
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi and De'Longhi Coffee Link app
- User profiles
- 4
- To-Go mug height
- Up to 16 cm
- Included accessory
- 16 oz travel mug
- Water container capacity
- 1.8 L
- Grounds container capacity
- 14 portions
- Pump pressure
- 19 bar
- Control method
- Touch
- Product dimensions
- 260 x 450 x 385 mm
- Weight
- 12.193 kg
- Wattage
- 1450 W
- Voltage
- 220-240 V
- Pre-ground coffee support
- Yes
- Twin shot
- Yes
- Water filter compatible
- Yes
- Programmable water hardness
- Yes
Pros
- Very broad drink variety, including hot drinks, iced drinks, milk drinks, and cold brew-style options
- Automatic hot and cold milk frothing is more versatile than many standard bean-to-cup machines
- Fresh bean grinding can deliver better flavor than capsule-based systems
- Cold Extraction Technology is convenient for quick cold brew-style drinks
- Touchscreen, app support, and user profiles make personalization easier
- Good fit for households with several different coffee preferences
- To-Go function and included travel mug are useful for larger drinks
- Dishwasher-safe milk carafes and removable drip tray help reduce cleaning hassle
Cons
- -Premium price makes it a significant investment
- -Large countertop footprint may not suit small kitchens
- -More complex to clean and maintain than a basic coffee maker or capsule machine
- -Milk froth quality can vary depending on the milk or plant-based drink used
- -Overkill for buyers who mostly drink black coffee or occasional espresso
- -Fast cold extraction is convenient but may not fully replace traditional overnight cold brew for purists
- -App and connectivity features may be unnecessary for buyers who prefer simple physical controls
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