De'Longhi Dedica Arte vs Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

Quick take: The De'Longhi Dedica Arte costs $19 less.

SpecDe'Longhi Dedica ArteSolis Barista Perfetta Plus
Standout featuresMy LatteArt Steam Wand, 3-Level Temp Control, Compact Design, Pressurized Basket, Quick Heat UpPID Control, Automatic Pre-Infusion, Pressure Gauge, 54mm Portafilter, Programmable Shot Volume
Approx. price~$300~$319
TypeSemi-AutomaticSemi-Automatic
BoilerThermoblockThermoblock
Built-in grinderNoNo
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Water capacity35 oz57 oz
Warm-up time40 seconds40 seconds
Steam wandManual (My LatteArt)Manual
Basket typePressurized OnlyPressurized & Unpressurized
Best forBeginnersCompact Kitchens
Dimensions5.9 x 13.3 x 12 in6.8 x 14.6 x 12.6 in
Weight9 lbs12.6 lbs
Warranty1 year2 years

Pros & cons

De'Longhi Dedica Arte

  • Incredibly slim profile
  • Fast heat-up
  • Commercial-style 2-hole My LatteArt steam wand
  • Affordable
  • Pressurized baskets only
  • Small water tank
  • Not for advanced users
  • Thermoblock

Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

  • PID, pre-infusion, and pressure gauge - features rare below $400
  • Slimmer than a Bambino yet holds a big 57 oz water tank
  • Steam wand punches above its class for microfoam practice
  • Three temperature settings plus programmable shot volumes
  • 54mm portafilter limits cheap accessory options versus 58mm
  • Thermoblock needs a pause between shot and steam on busy mornings
  • Lightweight body slides around when locking in the portafilter
  • Less name recognition means thinner third-party mod support

What owners say

De'Longhi Dedica Arte

The Dedica Arte is De'Longhi's ultra-slim (about 6 inches wide) budget semi-automatic — a 15-bar pump machine with a small thermoblock, a manual steam wand, and a pressurized portafilter. It's a popular gateway machine: cheap, tiny, and capable of surprisingly good results once you understand its limits and apply a couple of well-known upgrades. Full owner insights →

De'Longhi Dedica Arte vs Solis Barista Perfetta Plus: common questions

Which is cheaper, the De'Longhi Dedica Arte or the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus?

The De'Longhi Dedica Arte is the cheaper of the two at roughly $300, about $19 less than the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus at ~$319. Both figures are approximate list prices and street prices move with sales.