Coffee controlStrong
Extraction format, adjustment and the amount of manual control available.
Compact semi-automatic · EC890.M
De’LonghiDedica Duo
A genuinely narrow entry point to ground-coffee espresso, manual milk and fast cold extraction, but the real setup still needs a capable grinder.
Best forVery small kitchens, first manual setups and drinkers who want both espresso and cold coffee
Think twice ifAnyone expecting café-style espresso without buying a separate grinder or learning to dial in
Lowest reference snapshot£279.99at De’Longhi
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Quick pros & cons
What it gets right—and what it asks of you.
Pros
✓Only 14.9 cm wide
✓Espresso, double espresso and cold-brew presets
✓Manual steam wand supports proper milk practice
✓Metal finish and removable water tank
Cons
–No grinder is included
–Pressurised-basket workflow has a lower enthusiast ceiling
–Narrow body still needs 33 cm of counter depth
Where to buy
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Archived range · 1 August 2026£279.99–£279.99
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Structured specifications
The numbers that affect daily use.
- Width
- 14.9 cm
- Depth
- 33 cm
- Height
- 30.5 cm
- Heat system
- Thermoblock with Cold Extraction Technology
- Water tank
- 1.1 L
- Grinder
- Separate grinder needed
- Pressure
- 15-bar pump
- Milk
- Manual steam
- Warranty
- 2 years
Evidence and provenance
What this page is based on.
De’Longhi product information
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Open manufacturer source ↗Ben Murrell, editor
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From sleepy to first cup.
Spec sheets miss the routine. This is what owning the machine actually feels like.
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Grind coffee into the 51 mm portafilter
- 02
Tamp, lock in and choose single or double espresso
- 03
Steam milk manually for milk drinks
- 04
Use the separate cold-brew preset for chilled drinks
- 05
Knock out the puck, rinse the basket and purge the wand
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Open Dedica Duo maintenance guide →Use the exact-model care plan.
Separate the after-use milk and coffee routine from weekly cleaning, filter changes and prompt-led descaling.
Something not working?
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