Rank 2 of 7 in Bean-to-cup coffee machines
De'Longhi Eletta Explore (ECAM450.86)
6 tests from 2 countries · 3 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Coffee & espresso 90
Milk froth 86
Ease of use 95
Prices · United Kingdom
Retailers
Strengths
- Grade 1.9 at Stiftung Warentest (results of July 2026, per manufacturer statement)
- Hot and cold drinks including cold brew, intuitive operation (testit.de)
- More than 28 customisable drinks, responsive touchscreen (Expert Reviews)
Weaknesses
- Two-carafe milk system is fiddly; bean hopper not airtight (TechRadar)
- Milk frother tends to splash, cleaning somewhat awkward (CHIP Online)
- Sluggish app; drinks only get really cold with ice (testit.de)
Tests reviewed
| Source | Country | Issue | Original verdict | Converted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIP Online | Germany | CHIP Online 28.07.2023, ECAM450.86.T · as reported by testberichte.de | gut (1,8) | 86 |
| Stiftung Warentest | Germany | Ergebnisse vom 16.07.2026, Eletta Explore Cold Brew · Herstellermitteilung · as reported by infoboard.de | 1,9 (Bestnote unter 35 Geräten) | 84 |
| testit.de | Germany | Test 09/2025, ECAM450.86.T | Sehr gut (1,4) | 91 |
| Expert Reviews | United Kingdom | 11/2024 | 4/5 | 80 |
| T3 | United Kingdom | 09/2024 | 5/5 | 100 |
| TechRadar | United Kingdom | 06/2024 | 4.5/5 | 90 |
Where the tests disagree.
Each dot is the average test result of one country, converted to 0–100. The further apart the dots, the more it pays to read the individual reports.
De'Longhi Eletta Explore (ECAM450.86) ± 2 pts
Specifications
| Water tank | 1,8 l |
|---|---|
| Bean hopper | 300 g |
| Pump pressure | 19 bar |
| Milk system | LatteCrema Hot und Cool (2 Karaffen) |