De'Longhi Dedica Arte vs Philips Baristina
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Quick take: The Philips Baristina costs $22 less; the Philips Baristina has a built-in grinder; the Philips Baristina heats up faster (30 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Dedica Arte | Philips Baristina |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269 | $247 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (4,500) | 4.4★ (320) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 16 bar |
| Water capacity | 37 oz | 40 oz |
| Warm-up time | 40 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Steam wand | Panarello | — |
| Basket type | Pressurized Only | Pressurized Only |
| Best for | Beginners | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 13.3 x 12 in | 7.1 x 14.9 x 13.5 in |
| Weight | 9 lbs | 14 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Dedica Arte
- ✓Incredibly slim profile
- ✓Fast heat-up
- ✓Good starter steam wand
- ✓Affordable
- ✗Pressurized baskets only
- ✗Small water tank
- ✗Not for advanced users
- ✗Thermoblock
Philips Baristina
- ✓Easiest real-bean espresso workflow on the market - one physical swipe
- ✓No grind, dose, or tamp decisions for total beginners
- ✓Tiny footprint and clean Scandinavian-style design
- ✓Puck pops out of the portafilter with a button press
- ✗No steam wand - milk drinks need the Latte version or a separate frother
- ✗Grind size is not adjustable, limiting extraction tuning
- ✗Espresso-only intensity presets, no manual shot control
- ✗Proprietary portafilter rules out standard accessories