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£499.99Check price ↗Guided all-in-one espresso · EC9455.M EX:2
De’LonghiLa Specialista Touch
A strong current-value guided espresso machine with assisted tamping, touchscreen coaching, automatic milk and cold brew, though the grinder remains tied to the machine.
Best forBeginners who want a portafilter experience with step-by-step guidance and automatic milk
Think twice ifTraditionalists, separate-grinder owners or anyone needing a very narrow machine
Best checked price£499.99at De’Longhi
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The quick verdict
What it gets right—and what it asks of you.
What works
✓3.5-inch touchscreen with guided drink recipes
✓Smart Tamping Station keeps puck preparation cleaner
✓Auto LatteArt offers four temperatures and five foam levels
✓Cold brew and nine programmed recipes
What to know
–Tall body needs overhead hopper clearance
–Fifteen grind settings offer less range than some rivals
–Integrated grinder cannot be replaced independently
Where to buy
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Structured specifications
The numbers that affect daily use.
- Width
- 31.9 cm
- Depth
- 36.7 cm
- Height
- 40 cm
- Heat system
- Thermoblock
- Water tank
- 1.8 L
- Grinder
- Built-in burr grinder, 15 settings
- Pressure
- 15-bar pump
- Milk
- Auto LatteArt
- Warranty
- 2 years
Evidence and provenance
What this page is based on.
De’Longhi product information
Used for the model identity, dimensions, systems and warranty details shown above.
Open manufacturer source ↗Ben Murrell, editor
This is a desk-researched verdict. The score weighs capability, workflow, ownership trade-offs, kitchen fit and value; it is not an owner star rating.
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Review the checked listings ↑Daily workflow
From sleepy to first cup.
Spec sheets miss the routine. This is what owning the machine actually feels like.
- 01
Choose a drink and follow the on-screen grind setting
- 02
Dose into the portafilter and use the assisted tamp lever
- 03
Lock in and start the guided extraction
- 04
Place the milk jug under Auto LatteArt when required
- 05
Knock out the puck and follow the cleaning prompt
Own this machine?
Open La Specialista Touch 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.
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