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De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design vs Turin DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder - 64mm Flat Burrs, Black or White, Stainless Steel or DLC Burrs, Low Retention, Stepless Adjustment (Stainless Steel Burrs, Black)

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De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design
#2 in Espresso Machines

De'Longhi

De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design

$169.99

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Pros

  • +Cost-effective alternative to buying coffee out
  • +Good for beginners
  • +Underrated for its price
  • +Allows for upgrades (e.g., drip tray, portafilter mod)

Cons

  • -Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
  • -Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
  • -Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
  • -Requires cooling down after steaming milk
I was given a Delonghi Dedica when I moved in since the owner didn't want it. I didn't drink coffee or espresso much before either, so its been crazy profit margins since then!
Turin DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder - 64mm Flat Burrs, Black or White, Stainless Steel or DLC Burrs, Low Retention, Stepless Adjustment (Stainless Steel Burrs, Black)
#9 in Espresso Machines

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Turin DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder - 64mm Flat Burrs, Black or White, Stainless Steel or DLC Burrs, Low Retention, Stepless Adjustment (Stainless Steel Burrs, Black)

$399.00

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Pros

  • +Very low retention (0g, occasionally 0.1g)
  • +Bellows effective
  • +Grinds fast
  • +Recommended setup

Cons

  • -Loud
  • -Mixed reviews about static issues
Overall the retention is very low, 0g retention, occasionally 0.1g. Pushing down on the bellows seems very effective. The only drawback is that it's loud, but it grinds so fast, it's not a drawback fo