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De'Longhi Eletta Ultra (ECAM470.85)
4 tests from 2 countries · 3 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Coffee & espresso 90
Milk froth 86
Ease of use 92
Cleaning 92
Prices · United Kingdom
Retailers
Strengths
- Grade 1.9 at Stiftung Warentest (results of July 2026, per manufacturer statement)
- Full-bodied espresso, creamy fine-pored milk froth (testit.de)
- Many drink programmes, four user profiles, very good milk froth hot and cold (Netzwelt)
Weaknesses
- High price with little added value over the Eletta Explore; milk only reaches about 55 °C (testit.de)
- Empty milk container goes undetected; exact quantities only via the app (Netzwelt)
Tests reviewed
| Source | Country | Issue | Original verdict | Converted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netzwelt | Germany | 05/2026 | sehr gut (1,5) | 90 |
| Stiftung Warentest | Germany | Ergebnisse vom 16.07.2026 · Herstellermitteilung · as reported by infoboard.de | 1,9 (Bestnote unter 35 Geräten) | 84 |
| testit.de | Germany | Test 07/2026, ECAM470.85.MB | Sehr gut (1,4) | 91 |
| Ideal Home | United Kingdom | 07/2026 | 5/5 | 100 |
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 Ultra (ECAM470.85) ± 6 pts
Specifications
| Water tank | 1,8 l |
|---|---|
| Pump pressure | 19 bar |
| Dimensions | 235 × 380 × 455 mm (B×H×T) |
| Weight | 11 kg |