De'Longhi Dinamica vs De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
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Quick take: The De'Longhi La Specialista Touch costs $100 less; the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch heats up faster (40 seconds).
| Spec | De'Longhi Dinamica | De'Longhi La Specialista Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (2,800) | 4.3★ (203) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 57 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 40 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteCrema) | Automatic (manual mode) |
| Basket type | — | Unpressurized |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 9.3 x 16.9 x 13.4 in | 12.6 x 14.4 x 15.7 in |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs | 23 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
De'Longhi Dinamica
- ✓Excellent LatteCrema milk system
- ✓Easy touchscreen
- ✓Multiple drink presets
- ✓Self-cleaning
- ✗Expensive
- ✗Not true espresso purist quality
- ✗Complex cleaning
- ✗Large footprint
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
- ✓Touchscreen walks you through grind, dose, brew, and froth
- ✓Auto wand textures dairy and plant milks with 5 foam levels
- ✓15 grind settings - nearly double the Arte Evo's range
- ✓Cold brew and iced drink presets built into the recipes
- ✗Steep price jump over the Arte Evo for the guidance layer
- ✗Single thermoblock slows back-to-back milk drinks
- ✗51mm portafilter limits third-party accessories
- ✗Automation can stall progress on manual technique