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De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.GR manual espresso machine in green

Espresso machines · EC260.GR

De'Longhi Stilosa

EC260.GR

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.GR is a compact, sage-green manual pump espresso machine.

15 bar1100 W220-240 V

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At a glance

The De'Longhi Stilosa EC260.GR is a compact, sage-green manual pump espresso machine. It has a 15 bar pump, a 1 litre tank, a manual steam wand, and takes ground coffee or ESE pods. Owners like its looks, small footprint and simplicity, and most are happy with the espresso and milk drinks for the money. It is a typical entry-level machine. Coffee can come out only warm unless cups are preheated, the supplied pressurised baskets limit shot quality, the instructions are mostly pictures, and tall mugs need the drip tray removed. A minority of owners report leaks or breakdowns, and no independent long-term reliability data is available. It suits one or two people stepping up from pods or a cafetière. It is less suited to enthusiasts who want hot, fine-tuned espresso or latte art.

Strengths

  • Owners often praise the espresso taste and crema.
  • Small footprint (about 20.5 cm wide) and an attractive green finish.
  • Simple dial control, easy cleaning and a 15-minute auto shut-off.
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  • Flexible: ground coffee or ESE pods, with a steam wand and a hot water option.
  • Widely seen as good value for a first espresso machine.

Things to consider

  • Coffee is often only warm and the machine is slow to reheat between shots.
  • Shots can be weak with the supplied pressurised baskets, and the portafilter can feel stiff.
  • Some owners report leaks, pressure loss or failures, and Amazon flags the green listing as frequently returned.
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  • The instructions are mostly pictures, and tall mugs need the drip tray removed.
  • The steam wand is basic, and some find it slow or watery.
  • Plastic housing, a noisy pump and no water filter.
Who is it for, and who is it not for?

Good for

  • One or two people moving from pods or a cafetière to a simple manual espresso machine.
  • Small kitchens where counter space and looks matter.

May not suit

  • Anyone who wants very hot drinks straight away without preheating cups.
  • Enthusiasts aiming for latte art or fine control of espresso extraction.
  • Buyers who want a machine with proven long-term durability.

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What the features mean in everyday use.

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Independent review

Expert Reviews' hands-on test of the Stilosa range (mainly the EC230) found it cheap, easy to use and capable of good espresso. Downsides were no water filter, plasticky build and a basic tamper.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

Who it suits

From the specs and owner feedback, it suits one or two people moving from pods or a cafetière who want a small, simple manual espresso machine. It is less suited to those who want very hot drinks without fuss, latte art or long-term durability assurance.

Inference from the sources · See source
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Independent review

Expert Reviews' hands-on test of the Stilosa range (mainly the EC230) found it cheap, easy to use and capable of good espresso. Downsides were no water filter, plasticky build and a basic tamper.

User experience · See source

Applies to the model family

Who it suits

From the specs and owner feedback, it suits one or two people moving from pods or a cafetière who want a small, simple manual espresso machine. It is less suited to those who want very hot drinks without fuss, latte art or long-term durability assurance.

Inference from the sources · See source

User experience

What do reviews say?

See the common points first, then read the original reviews yourself.

Summarised from the 165 reviews we read. A review can mention several points, so the theme counts can add up to more than 165.

Store ratings

Amazon

3696 ratings

13 reviews read

4.2 / 5

Argos

86 ratings

10 reviews read

4.43 / 5

AO

168 ratings

42 reviews read

4.5 / 5

John Lewis

185 ratings

100 reviews read

4.2 / 5

Each store’s rating and rating count are its own; ratings are not combined. “Read” is how many of that store’s reviews we read for the summary.

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Owners mostly like the Stilosa as a small, good-looking and straightforward first espresso machine. Many say it makes tasty espresso with crema and is easy to clean. The green colour gets frequent compliments. The steam wand does a decent job for cappuccinos, though some find it slow or too basic for latte art. The most common complaint is that coffee comes out only warm unless the cup is preheated, though a few find it very hot. Other complaints include weak or watery shots with the supplied basket, a stiff portafilter, picture-only instructions and tall mugs needing the drip tray removed. A minority report leaks, pressure loss or breakdowns within months to a few years, and some had frustrating guarantee claims, so durability opinions are mixed.

What buyers like

  • Good-tasting espresso with crema69 reviews
  • Simple and easy to use58 reviews
  • Attractive design and colour that suits the kitchen48 reviews
  • Good value for money / good beginner machine41 reviews
  • Steam wand works well for milk drinks31 reviews
  • Compact, fits small kitchens27 reviews

Common complaints

  • Coffee not hot enough or slow to reheat16 reviews
  • Breakdowns, pressure loss or power faults reported13 reviews
  • Weak or watery coffee, hard to dial in12 reviews
  • Leaks9 reviews
  • Picture-only or unclear instructions9 reviews
  • Frother slow, weak, watery or basic9 reviews
  • Poor after-sales or guarantee experience7 reviews
  • Portafilter stiff or awkward5 reviews
  • Tall mugs need the drip tray removed5 reviews
  • Noisy pump4 reviews
How was this summary made?

Summarised from 165 reviews; 1 reviews about delivery, packaging or the seller were left out. The summary is drawn from opinions that recur in the reviews read; each theme shows how many reviews mention it. These counts are not a rate and do not apply to every unit.

Unique reviews with text, counted per store: John Lewis 100 (API pages 1-5, newest first), AO/Feefo 42 (plus 22 rating-only, not counted), Amazon.co.uk 13 (top reviews; the black and cream pages were identical), Argos 10 (newest). 1 delivery-only Amazon review was excluded. Theme counts are hand tallies added across stores. Amazon and Argos AI summaries were compared, not copied.

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29 original reviews can be listed on this page. The number of reviews analysed may differ.

  1. L*** M*** 5/5 3 August 2026 Amazon Colour: Green

    I’ve been using this coffee maker daily (sometimes multiple times a day) for about a year now, and I’m super happy with it! … Minor Drawbacks: —— It is quite noisy during operation. —— The print/symbols on the machine have rubbed off slightly from daily use. Overall, despite these minor things, it's a wonderful machine for me and I highly recommend it!

  2. K*** H*** 5/5 26 October 2026 Amazon Colour: Black

    Does exactly what I wanted it to do. Produce a first class, proper ground Coffee, from a well known Brand. … This is a perfect, quality machine from a known Brand. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, wishing to start in coffee world for a decent, first class coffee.

  3. V*** 4/5 5 May 2025 Amazon Colour: Green

    Stylish, compact, and makes a solid espresso straight out of the box – this little De'Longhi is a cracking entry into the world of manual coffee machines. The 15-bar pressure gives a decent crema, and the milk frother does a lovely job for cappuccinos or lattes. BUT – if you really want to fall in love with it, do yourself a favour and get a bottomless portafilter and a 4-cup basket. …

  4. T*** 5/5 8 February 2023 Amazon Colour: Cream

    It's neat, compact and easy to use. … The only downside with this coffee machine is that a big mug won't fit on top of the drip tray when attaching the portafilter to the machine but you can easily remove the drip tray so not a problem. … the water has a plastic aftertaste so I make teas and hot chocolates using the kettle instead. …

  5. J*** A*** 5/5 15 May 2026 Amazon Colour: Cream

    This coffee machine is hands down the best I’ve ever owned. … The water capacity could be bigger but it’s fine as I’m the only coffee drinker here. … It also looks great in my kitchen and the coffee gets really hot so I can make it first and then have breakfast. … Plus it’s super easy to clean!

  6. B*** 5/5 5 April 2023 Amazon Colour: Green

    The instructions are indeed mostly pictorial but a little thought has it almost completely cracked. The first use failed to produce a flow of hot water and it took some rocking about and removing the water reservoir to help prime the pump. Now it's no problem. … I find the coffee temperature just right. …

  7. A*** 3/5 30 October 2026 Argos

    Doesn't get water hot enough. Have to preheat cup as per instructions. Otherwise acceptable.

  8. C*** 1/5 5 July 2026 Argos

    It leaks. Everywhere.

  9. J*** 4/5 29 September 2026 Argos

    a great machine for the price, especially the milk frother as you can take the metal cylinder off and use the plastic nozzle as a latte milk frother.

  10. E*** 5/5 11 September 2026 Argos

    Amazing coffee machine. Easy to use , clean and coffee is very delicious and creamy.

  11. m*** 4/5 28 May 2026 Argos

    This is the second stilosa machine that I used. The reason why I didn't give five star is because the previous version steam wand was easier to use, if you look at the previous black stilosa Ec230 bk is slightly different, but I have decided to go for a different colour which looks good compared to the black one. …

  12. J*** 5/5 3 October 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) AO review

    … Terrible instruction book. However it's a lovely looking machine, great size and the sage green colour is lovely. Reasonably priced too. Not sure about using the ese pods, some of these are not great tasting, but with trial and error hopefully but of course there is the ground coffee option too

  13. E*** 2/5 10 September 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) AO review

    Very disappointed had to look online for written instructions as images were difficult to follow! Water doesn't heat up for a nice hot cup of coffee and milk frother takes ages to steam up the milk !I've certainly wasted my money !!

  14. H*** 5/5 4 August 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) AO review

    Replacement for a 16 year old version. Upgrades are a huge improvement like the ease of cleaning the frother! I just hope it lasts as long!

  15. Customer 3/5 21 March 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) AO review

    It's ok but handle stuff and can be messy to make a coffee

  16. J*** 5/5 26 October 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) Syndicated from De'Longhi UK via AO feed

    A pretty modern machine that fits in with any decor. Easy to use - only gripe is that I have to remove the drip tray to put a standard mug underneath. Pleased with purchase.

  17. Customer 3/5 23 June 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) Syndicated from De'Longhi UK via AO feed

    Neat and attractive machine but sadly it scalds the coffee. It is far too hot so disappointing.

  18. Customer 1/5 26 April 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) Syndicated from De'Longhi UK via AO feed

    After 2 weeks of use (weekends only), the power kept tripping out so the machine was unusable.

  19. S*** 5/5 22 January 2026 ao-retail-ltd (Feefo) Syndicated from De'Longhi UK via AO feed

    This machine does everything you need (other than grinding the beans). It quick and easy to use and looks good on the counter. Cleaning is easy and takes very little time, an all round good entry machine

  20. C*** 5/5 29 August 2026 John Lewis

    Beautifully manual. Forget about apps, YouTube lessons and a world of pain. Just fill, plug in and enjoy an espresso. There is a froth thing, but I haven't used that. It has a small footprint, landscape format, and the reservoir is inside, so it looks tidy. I love it. Excellent value and smartly retro.

  21. 1*** 1/5 17 August 2026 John Lewis

    I got this as a treat for our family and I'm really disappointed- we have tried all of the trouble shooting suggestions on the JL webpage and we still get cold tasteless coffee that has no cream on top, the machine is stiff to use and after a broken wrist I find I can't manage it without help, it is really disappointing and I am back to using the cafetière again!

  22. f*** 5/5 1 June 2026 John Lewis

    Used every day for 6 months and no issues so far - no bells or whistles, but simple to use, easy to clean and makes great coffee - also one of our cats has adopted the warming plate as her day bed!

  23. J*** 1/5 10 January 2026 John Lewis

    We ordered the machine as our previous John Lewis espresso machine stopped working after some three years … the coffee holder does not line up properly, which affects everyday use. This misalignment feels like a manufacturing or design fault rather than user error. …

  24. H*** C*** 2/5 18 February 2026 John Lewis

    Looks great, a perfect size for my kitchen and was reduced from £125, which I thought was a bargain, especially as it's my first machine and didn't want to spend a fortune. However, after the first espresso, you have to wait a while for the water to reheat, but the coffee is still not hot … The steamer still adds a lot of water to the milk despite my running it through for a while. …

  25. M*** 4/5 22 February 2026 John Lewis

    I've had this machine for a year now and it's still running really well and looks good as new. I agree with other comments about the heating power - it's not the hottest but it still makes a decently warm coffee if you ensure you've also heated the milk sufficiently. … The milk frother is really basic and not great at all, if you are looking to get into latte art you will be frustrated with this. …

  26. U*** 4/5 7 November 2025 John Lewis

    We've just bought our 3rd Stilosa in 6 years. It's fair to say this coffee machine is not going to last forever, the first one lasted 3 years with a repair after 6 weeks, the second one lost all pressure one week after its 2 year guarantee had ended. Having said that, we use it every day, at least once and the cappuccino is really nice … I would give it 5 stars for ease of use and quality of the drink, but have knocked a star off for longevity.

  27. a*** i*** c*** 2/5 20 August 2025 John Lewis

    We bought this in mid January. We used it for 2 cups of coffee a day. It stopped working reliably in July. Sometimes it makes expresso. Regularly it fails. We descaled it but that makes no difference. The frother is more reliable. …

  28. N*** 5/5 24 May 2025 John Lewis

    Perfect small coffee machine, gorgeous in the green and perfect counter size - I'm obsessed! Very easy to use as well!

  29. T*** 1/5 3 May 2025 John Lewis

    The instructions are not easy to understand and videos are not a lot better.

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Video reviews and key moments

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4 videos · Timestamped summary

YouTube · Review

Delonghi Stilosa EC260 REVIEW: In Basic and Advanced Mode.

The Delonghi Stilosa is an affordable, entry-level espresso machine that delivers great value with a metal cup-warming plate, a removable one-litre water tank, and a heated brew group. While using it in stock form with pre-ground coffee produces decent results, the pannarello steam wand is somewhat tricky to texture milk with. By upgrading to a non-pressurised bottomless portafilter and removing the pannarello sleeve, the machine can produce high-quality espresso and latte art-capable microfoam.

YouTube · Review

DeLonghi Stilosa EC260 Espresso Machine | Crew Review

The De'Longhi Stilosa is a compact, entry-level espresso machine featuring a stainless steel boiler and a removable drip tray insert for taller cups. Equipped with pressurised baskets and a pannarello steam wand, it makes pulling shots and frothing milk straightforward and forgiving for novices. It offers excellent value and convenience for anyone seeking an affordable machine for smaller spaces.

YouTube · Review

Delonghi EC260 Black Starter Coffee Machine - Quick Review & Let's Make A Coffee

The reviewer presents the De'Longhi EC260 as an affordable, capable starter espresso machine. While it has budget compromises such as noisy operation, a basic plastic tamper, and limited cup clearance, it delivers decent coffee for its price range.

YouTube · In use

Morning Coffee routine with Delonghi Stilosa(EC260)

The video demonstrates how to make a cappuccino using the De'Longhi Stilosa espresso machine. The creator demonstrates the full workflow, from grinding and tamping the coffee to brewing the espresso and steaming milk.

Video summaries and timestamps were taken from the videos with AI (Gemini); the video itself is the source.

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What it has

Specifications

Technical information with its source.

Pump pressure
15 bar Technical fact · delonghi.com
Input power
1100 W Technical fact · delonghi.com
Voltage
220-240 V Technical fact · delonghi.com
Frequency
50-60 Hz Technical fact · delonghi.com
Plug type
UK plug Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water tank capacity
1 l Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water tank
Removable, transparent, with water level gauge Technical fact · delonghi.com
Maximum cup height
110 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
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Product dimensions (W x D x H)
205 x 343 x 285 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Product weight
3.907 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Housing material
Plastic Technical fact · delonghi.com
Heating system
Stainless steel boiler (De'Longhi heating type HS03) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Coffee compatibility
Ground coffee or ESE pods Technical fact · delonghi.com
Filter baskets
Single espresso, double espresso and ESE pod baskets; stainless steel filter Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Milk frothing
Manual steam wand (cappuccino system), adjustable steam Technical fact · delonghi.com
Hot water option
Yes Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Controls / display
Dial control; no display Technical fact · delonghi.com
Drip tray
Removable, two-tier cup holder Technical fact · delonghi.com
Auto shut-off
After 15 minutes Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Cup warmer
No Technical fact · ao.com
Number of cups
1 Technical fact · ao.com
Cleaning and descaling
Manual cleaning and descaling; dishwasher-safe parts Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Box contents
Coffee machine, filter holder, 2 x filter baskets, tamper/measuring spoon (no milk jug) Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Cable length
80 cm Technical fact · johnlewis.com
Country of origin
China Technical fact · ao.com
Guarantee
Manufacturer's 1-year guarantee (Argos, AO); John Lewis includes a 2-year guarantee; De'Longhi UK states '2-year warranty' Manufacturer's claim · argos.co.uk
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Plug type
UK plug Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water tank capacity
1 l Technical fact · delonghi.com
Water tank
Removable, transparent, with water level gauge Technical fact · delonghi.com
Maximum cup height
110 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
205 x 343 x 285 mm Technical fact · delonghi.com
Product weight
3.907 kg Technical fact · delonghi.com
Housing material
Plastic Technical fact · delonghi.com
Heating system
Stainless steel boiler (De'Longhi heating type HS03) Manufacturer's claim · delonghi.com
Coffee compatibility
Ground coffee or ESE pods Technical fact · delonghi.com
Filter baskets
Single espresso, double espresso and ESE pod baskets; stainless steel filter Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Milk frothing
Manual steam wand (cappuccino system), adjustable steam Technical fact · delonghi.com
Hot water option
Yes Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Controls / display
Dial control; no display Technical fact · delonghi.com
Drip tray
Removable, two-tier cup holder Technical fact · delonghi.com
Auto shut-off
After 15 minutes Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Cup warmer
No Technical fact · ao.com
Number of cups
1 Technical fact · ao.com
Cleaning and descaling
Manual cleaning and descaling; dishwasher-safe parts Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Box contents
Coffee machine, filter holder, 2 x filter baskets, tamper/measuring spoon (no milk jug) Technical fact · argos.co.uk
Cable length
80 cm Technical fact · johnlewis.com
Country of origin
China Technical fact · ao.com
Guarantee
Manufacturer's 1-year guarantee (Argos, AO); John Lewis includes a 2-year guarantee; De'Longhi UK states '2-year warranty' Manufacturer's claim · argos.co.uk

Sources and method

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Store (13)
Review (2)
Video (2)
Other (2)
How we evaluate, and the limits

This page is compiled from manufacturer, store, review and video sources; every piece of information links to the source it was read from. Technical values are as stated by the manufacturer or store; user experiences are summarised from the reviews read and do not apply to every unit. We do not test products ourselves.