Nowadays, a good coffee maker is an indispensable assistant to the coffee connoisseur and lover. After all, far from everyone can cook this tasty and aromatic drink in Turk, and there is not always time to learn all sorts of new recipes for cooking. Another thing is a coffee maker: I pressed a couple of buttons, and you're done. Unfortunately, choosing a good model is not so easy, but it is better to give preference to a trusted manufacturer, for example, Delonghi. Coffee makers of this brand are very popular. Let's look at some of the best models of the company.
DeLonghi EC 685
The first model to be discussed is the Delonghi 685 coffee maker. Despite the fact that it is a model of the middle price segment, it has a beautiful appearance, good characteristics and wide possibilities thanks to which you can always enjoy fresh, tasty and aromatic coffee.
Equipment
The model is on sale in a medium-sized cardboard box. Inside the package, the user will find a kit that includes: a Delonghi coffee maker, a plastic spoon with a tempera, a filter horn, 3 filters (1 serving, 2 servings, pads), a warranty card and a very thick book with instructions in different languages.
Appearance
The coffee maker looks really cool. Its small size immediately attracts attention, so it does not take up much space in the kitchen. Case materials - metal and very high quality plastic.
At the back of the coffee machine is a removable water tank, the volume of which is 1.1 liters. Above is a heating element covered with a metal cover with slots. With it, you can warm the cups. Also on the front of this cover are 3 buttons, which are the control elements.
On the right side of the coffee machine you can find the switch, which is responsible for the operation of the cappuccino machine. The cappuccino machine itself is located a little lower.
In front of the model there is only a place for installing the horn, and just below it is a removable tray for cups with holes for collecting drops.
Features and specifications
The Delonghi 685 coffee maker allows you to prepare 1 or 2 servings of coffee at a time. Using the "Steam" button, the user can make cappuccino or coffee with milk.
Another very important feature of the coffee maker is the programmable mode. With it, you can not only adjust the amount of coffee per serving, but also set the desired temperature. In addition, it is possible to set an automatic shutdown timer, as well as the period after which it is necessary to carry out descaling.
Technical characteristics of the model:
- Type of coffee maker - carob.
- Types of coffee - espresso, cappuccino.
- Power - 1.3 kW.
- The volume of the water tank is 1.1 liters.
- Type of control - electronic, semi-automatic.
- Possibility of programming - is.
- Automatic shutdown - is.
- Heated cups - there is.
- Additionally - a tray for collecting drops, a cappuccino machine.
User reviews
Reviews on the carob coffee maker Delonghi EC 685 are mostly positive. Users note the compactness, high quality of the resulting coffee at the exit, as well as the ability to program the device based on their requests. The disadvantages of the model include the need to constantly wash the horn after each preparation, as well as the scratched surface of the chrome elements.
DeLonghi EC 156V
The next coffee maker in our ranking is Delonghi 156 B. This model is a representative of the budget market, but, despite this, it makes it possible to prepare delicious espresso and pour it into two cups at once. In addition, she has a cappuccino machine, which will allow you to enjoy a fragrant cappuccino with lush foam.
Contents of delivery
The coffee machine is sold in a medium-sized cardboard box. The delivery set here is basically quite typical: a warranty card, a Delonghi coffee maker, operating instructions in different languages, a horn, horn filters, a spoon for filling coffee, a drip tray with a drip tray - that's all.
Description
Compared to the previous one, the 156 model looks a little smaller, but at the same time a little wider. The body of the coffee maker is made of high-quality plastic with stainless steel inserts. At the top of the machine there is a hinged compartment, under which lies a 1 liter water tank and a place where you can put a second filter in storage while the first one is used. This is very convenient, because nothing is lost. Next to the hinged part is a steam regulator, which is responsible for the operation of the cappuccino machine.
The control panel is located on the front of the coffee machine. There is a large regulator on it, which works in three positions. To the left - the cappuccino machine, to the right - the preparation of coffee and in the center - on / off the machine.
Just below the control unit, there is a receiver for the horn. On the left side of it there is a cappuccino machine, and on the right is a tamper for tamping the poured coffee into the filter.
At the bottom of the coffee machine is a removable drip tray. Unfortunately, with the tray installed, it is not possible to substitute a large mug, but if you remove the tray, this problem is solved.
Features and Features
Coffee machine Delonghi 156 allows you to prepare 2 types of coffee - espresso and cappuccino. The cooking process is as simple as possible. It is necessary to fill the water in the tank, and then turn on the machine. While the coffee maker takes part of the water and heats it, it is necessary to install the desired filter in the horn and pour coffee into it. Be sure not to forget to ram everything with a tamper. After that, the horn is installed in its place.
The last thing to do is substitute the cup under the horn and turn the knob to the right.
As for the cappuccino, everything is about the same here, only you first need to “beat” the milk with the help of a cappuccino machine.
Of the additional interesting features, the presence of automatic shutdown can be noted.
Technical characteristics of the model:
- Type of coffee maker - carob.
- Types of coffee - espresso, cappuccino.
- Power - 1.1 kW.
- The volume of the water tank is 1 liter.
- Type of control - mechanical, semi-automatic.
- Programmability is not.
- Automatic shutdown - is.
- Heated cups - no.
- Additionally - a tray for collecting drops, built-in tamper, cappuccino machine.
Reviews
User reviews about the Delonghi 156B carob coffee maker are mostly positive. Owners note ease of use, good overall result, ease of maintenance and compact size. There are no serious flaws in the model, except perhaps a couple of small ones. The first is that at first the horn is put on and removed quite tightly. The second is the small distance between the horn and the pan, which is why it is impossible to put a cup of medium or large size.
DeLonghi ECAM 22.110
Another very worthy model that is certainly worth talking about is a Delonghi coffee maker with an ECAM 22.110 cappuccino machine. It is immediately worth noting that this model is the most expensive of all presented today. In addition to the high cost, the coffee machine also has very broad capabilities, which will undoubtedly please any coffee connoisseur.
Model Options
ECAM 22.110 for sale in a rather compact box made of cardboard. The delivery set is as follows: the Delonghi coffee maker itself, a plastic spoon, a huge set of instructions and certificates, a warranty card and packaging of a special descaler.
Appearance of the model
The coffee maker looks quite compact. She obviously does not take up much space in the kitchen, and this is a big plus. Case materials are typical - high-quality plastic and stainless steel.
On the top of the machine is a lid that hides the loading compartment for coffee beans. There is also a built-in coffee grinder with a grinding degree regulator. In addition, there is a small container for ground coffee. Next to the lid is a platform for heating cups.
All controls are located on the front panel. In total there are 6 buttons that are responsible for choosing a portion, the temperature of the water, the type of coffee being prepared, turning on and dispensing steam. Using the large knob, you can set the ground coffee mode, as well as adjust the strength of the future drink.
A little to the left of the control panel is a small toggle switch, which is responsible for the operation of the cappuccino machine. The cappuccino machine itself is slightly lower. Coffee is dispensed through two nozzles in the middle.
On the right side of the coffee maker is a removable water tank with a self-cleaning function. Its volume is 1.8 liters.
Directly under the nozzles is a drip tray. It has a removable structure, so that the accumulated water at any time can be poured without problems.
Well, the last thing worth mentioning is the waste collection compartment. It is located in front, behind a small "door" between the nozzles and the pan. Easy to remove and easy to clean.
Model features and specifications
The coffee maker has very broad capabilities. With its help you can make 3 types of coffee - cappuccino, espresso and americano. The machine operates with grain and ground coffee, and the degree of grinding can be adjusted. It is possible to choose the strength of the drink, which is also a big plus, because everyone has different preferences.
In addition to all this, the coffee machine performs a self-cleaning function each time, and also controls the hardness of the water. The function of automatic shutdown has not gone anywhere . Another nice addition is the eco-mode, which helps save on electricity.
Technical characteristics of the model:
- Type of coffee maker - coffee machine.
- Types of coffee - espresso, cappuccino, americano.
- Power - 1.45 kW.
- The volume of the water tank is 1.8 liters.
- Type of control - electronic + manual, semi-automatic.
- Possibility of programming - is.
- Automatic shutdown - is.
- Heated cups - there is.
- Additionally - an eco-mode, a coffee grinder with a regulator of the degree of grinding, the choice of temperature and strength of the drink, self-cleaning.
User reviews
Reviews of the Delonghi ECAM 22.110 coffee maker show that this model is devoid of any drawbacks and for a fairly long period that it is on sale has proven itself very well. You can, of course, find fault with the amount of consumed water and a slightly complicated programming system, but you quickly get used to it. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of the model is its high cost, but that is, that is.
DeLonghi Nespresso Pixie
The penultimate one in our ranking is the Nespresso Pixie capsule. And although this is a fairly simple model, she still knows how to make very tasty coffee. In addition, it is worth noting the affordable price and nice design, thanks to which the car fits perfectly into any interior.
Contents of delivery
Coffee maker for sale in a neat and compact cardboard box. Inside the user, the following items are awaited: instructions, warranty card and Delonghi Nespresso Pixie coffee maker itself. Nothing more, as they say.
The appearance of the coffee maker
The appearance of the coffee machine is pleasant, it even reminds of some vintage options, only in a modern version. The size of the car is small, so it certainly won’t take up much space. Moreover, for this model there is even a portable company case in which you can carry the car.
The case is mainly made of high-quality plastic, but there are also stainless steel inserts.
At the back of the coffee machine is a removable 700 ml water tank. Immediately just above it are two control buttons that are responsible for a single and double serving of coffee.
At the front you can see the spout through which coffee flows into the cup, as well as a removable tray that is combined with the compartment for used capsules.
The last thing worth mentioning is the pen. It also has a dual function. Firstly, it serves as an element to carry. Secondly, it opens the compartment for loading the capsule. It all works simply: the handle rises, thereby pushing the part with the nose forward. On top of this part is just the hole for the capsule. After loading it is enough to transfer the handle to horizontal position.
Features and Features
Since the machine is a capsule, its capabilities are very limited, but the user has a huge selection of coffee options - it all depends on the capsules.
Servings of drink for this model are standard - 40 and 80 ml, however there is the possibility of manual programming. All that needs to be done is to take your favorite mug and hold the feed button exactly as long as the cup fills up. The machine will remember how long the button was pressed, and the next time it will pour exactly the required amount. But then there is a minus - if you want a small portion, you have to reprogram everything.
Technical characteristics of the model:
- Type of coffee machine - capsule.
- Types of coffee - depends on the capsule.
- Power - 1.26 kW.
- The volume of the water tank is 700 ml.
- Type of control - electronic, semi-automatic.
- Possibility of programming - is.
- Automatic shutdown - is.
- Heated cups - no.
- Additionally - eco-mode, a container for collecting used capsules.
Model reviews
According to reviews, Nespresso Pixie is a very good and compact coffee maker that copes with its direct duties. Unfortunately, this model still has several disadvantages. First, coffee capsules are expensive. The second is not a very good programming system. Third - it’s not always easy to buy capsules, you need to look for stores that sell them. And the last one - the car is a bit noisy, but this is not critical.
DeLonghi EC 680
And the last coffee maker today is the Delonghi 680. This model has long established itself in the market as a very good and reliable machine capable of brewing excellent coffee.
Coffee machine
The model is for sale in a medium-sized cardboard box. Inside the package is a classic set, which consists of a warranty, instructions, a plastic spoon, a Delonghi coffee maker, three filters and a horn.
Description and characteristics of the model
Since the appearance of this model is completely identical with the 685 coffee maker, you can not talk about it, but immediately go to the capabilities and characteristics of the machine. So, the coffee machine allows you to prepare 2 types of coffee - espresso and cappuccino. The portions are standard, but thanks to the programming mode they can be customized.
There is an automatic shutdown feature, which defaults to 9 minutes. The time can be changed to 30 minutes or more, again, through the programming mode.
Another interesting feature is the convenient cappuccino machine. It works on the same principle as that of model 685. The only thing is that after beating the milk, it is necessary to drain a little water, otherwise it will not work immediately to make coffee.
Technical characteristics of the model:
- Type of coffee maker - carob.
- Types of coffee - espresso, cappuccino.
- Power - 1.45 kW.
- The volume of the water tank is 1 liter.
- Type of control - electronic, semi-automatic.
- Possibility of programming - is.
- Automatic shutdown - is.
- Heated cups - there is.
- Additionally - cappuccino machine, descaling system.
User reviews
Reviews of the Delonghi EU 680 carob coffee maker show that this model turned out to be very successful. There are no serious minuses and shortcomings in the car, unless a metal pallet is quickly scratched, and even the programming system is a bit confusing. Otherwise, this is a great option for domestic use.