De'Longhi
De'Longhi La Specialista Opera
Mid-tier Specialista pairing the lever-action Smart Tamping Station with dual heating for fast shot-to-steam moves, plus five-minute cold brew.
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Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Smart tamping lever gives mess-free, consistent 20kg tamps
- ✓Dual heating cuts the wait between espresso and steaming
- ✓Large 67.6 oz tank suits multi-drink households
- ✓Ships with both pressurized and single-wall baskets
Cons
- ✗Rated 4.1 - some owners report quality-control hiccups
- ✗Bulkier and heavier than the Arte Evo it sits above
- ✗Tamping inside the station hides puck prep from view
- ✗No touchscreen guidance despite the premium over Arte Evo
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