Quick verdict
The Dedica Arte's selling point is width. De'Longhi Canada says it is "just 6 inches wide", and Whole Latte Love lists 5.9 × 13 in. It pairs a thermoblock with a manual My LatteArt steam wand. It ships with pressurized baskets, which are forgiving with pre-ground coffee but limit what a better grinder can do. Cup height is limited to about 5.1 in. It fits milk-drink makers with the narrowest possible slot who are not planning a grinder upgrade.
Buy it if
- You have a very narrow space and drink mostly milk drinks.
- You use pre-ground coffee or ESE pods (De'Longhi Australia lists ESE compatibility).
Skip it if
- You plan to buy an espresso grinder and move to non-pressurized baskets.
- You use tall mugs; clearance is about 5.1 in.
- Best for
- The narrowest counter slot, with milk drinks and pressurized-basket convenience.
- Main compromise
- Ships with pressurized baskets only, and cup height is limited to about 5 in.
- Heating
- Thermoblock
- Baskets
- Pressurized single and double (basket holds up to 18 g per De'Longhi Canada)
- Steam
- My LatteArt manual steam wand
Specifications
| Spec | Detail and source |
|---|---|
| Heating | ThermoblockRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
| Baskets | Pressurized single and double (basket holds up to 18 g per De'Longhi Canada)Retailer listing: Whole Latte Love, De'Longhi |
| Pump | 15 bar ratingManufacturer: De'Longhi |
| Steam | My LatteArt manual steam wandManufacturer: De'Longhi |
| Water tank | 35 ozManufacturer: De'Longhi |
| Cup clearance | Up to 5.1 inRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
| Dimensions | 5.9 in W × 13 in D × 12 in HRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
| Weight | 8.7 lbRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love |
| Warranty | 1 year, plus 1 year with registration (De'Longhi Canada)Manufacturer: De'Longhi |
One detail is unresolved. The US Amazon listing title mentions three temperature levels, while De'Longhi Australia's page for its 220–240 V model lists no temperature settings (De'Longhi AU). We could not confirm the US model's behavior from De'Longhi USA or Canada, so we don't claim adjustable temperature.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out
- About 6 in wide (De'Longhi Canada).
- My LatteArt manual steam wand.
- Warranty: 1 year, plus 1 more with registration (De'Longhi Canada).
Limitations
- Pressurized baskets only in the box (retailer).
- Cup clearance of about 5.1 in.
- Portafilter size not stated by De'Longhi. Third-party accessory makers list 51 mm, three-ear fittings; Normcore, for example, lists the EC885 among its 51 mm three-ear portafilter fits (Normcore). Confirm before buying accessories.
Will it fit?
- 1 De'Longhi Dedica Arte: 150 × 330 mm (5.9 × 13.0 in), retailer listing
- 2 CASABREWS CM5418: 139 × 312 mm (5.5 × 12.3 in), manufacturer
- 3 Breville Bambino Plus: 196 × 300 mm (7.7 × 11.8 in), retailer listing
Alternatives
- CASABREWS CM5418: even narrower at a listed 5.47 in, also with dual-wall baskets.
- Breville Bambino Plus: a little wider, with non-pressurized baskets and automatic milk.
- De'Longhi Stilosa: cheaper and wider, with a Panarello-style wand.
Our recommendation
I'd recommend the Dedica Arte when width is the hard limit and milk drinks are the goal. If you want an espresso upgrade path, a Bambino-class machine is the better base.
Amazon listing: EC885M, 120 V
Sources
- DeLonghi EC885M Dedica Arte Espresso Machine — Whole Latte Love. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Dedica Arte EC885M (Canada) — De'Longhi. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Dedica Arte EC885.M (Australia, 220-240 V model) — De'Longhi. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Normcore Bottomless Portafilter with Handle (54mm fits Breville/Sage) — Normcore. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- CM5418 espresso machine — CASABREWS. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus — Whole Latte Love. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.