De'Longhi
De'Longhi ECP3420
A budget 15-bar pump machine that upgrades the classic EC155 with a bigger drip tray, sturdier frame, and easier milk frothing.
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Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓One of the cheapest ways to get real pump-driven espresso with reliable crema
- ✓Two-tier adjustable drip tray fits travel mugs and taller cups up to 5 inches
- ✓Panarello-style frother makes passable cappuccino foam with zero technique
- ✓Self-priming boiler and ESE pod support keep the learning curve gentle
Cons
- ✗Pressurized baskets limit flavor clarity and there is no official unpressurized upgrade
- ✗Lightweight plastic body vibrates and slides around during extraction
- ✗Short steam wand struggles to make true latte-art microfoam
- ✗Single thermoblock forces a wait between pulling shots and steaming milk
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