Contents
  1. Specifications
  2. Strengths and limitations
  3. Will it fit?
  4. Alternatives
  5. Our recommendation

Quick verdict

The Stilosa (EC260BK) is the lowest-commitment way to make espresso-style drinks at home. It has pressurized baskets that tolerate pre-ground coffee, a Panarello-style wand that simplifies frothing, and simple dial controls. It scores low here because this site's readers usually want a path toward non-pressurized espresso with a proper grinder, and the Stilosa is not built for that.

Buy it if

  • You want to try espresso-style milk drinks cheaply, using pre-ground coffee.
  • Simplicity matters more than control.

Skip it if

  • You are buying an espresso grinder too; put the budget toward a better machine.
  • You want to learn latte-art steaming.
Countertop Coffee editorial score5/10
Best for
Trying espresso-style drinks at the lowest cost, including pre-ground coffee.
Main compromise
Pressurized baskets and a Panarello-style wand limit control; not an upgrade-path machine.
Boiler
Stainless steel, thermoblock-style single boiler (retailer listing)
Baskets
Pressurized single and double
Steam
Panarello-style wand

Specifications

De'Longhi Stilosa specifications and where each figure comes from
SpecDetail and source
BoilerStainless steel, thermoblock-style single boiler (retailer listing)Retailer listing: Whole Latte Love
BasketsPressurized single and doubleRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear
SteamPanarello-style wandRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear
Pump15 bar rating, vibrationRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love
Water tank33.8 ozRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love
Dimensions8.07 in W × 13.5 in D × 11.22 in HRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love
Weight9.48 lbRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love
Power120 V, 1100 WRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love
Warranty1-year limitedRetailer listing: Whole Latte Love

Strengths and limitations

What stands out

  • Forgiving pressurized baskets, including for ESE pods, per Seattle Coffee Gear (retailer).
  • Simple manual dial controls.
  • Two-level cup holder, per Whole Latte Love (retailer).

Limitations

  • Pressurized baskets and a Panarello-style wand limit control.
  • Portafilter size is not documented in the sources we read.
  • 1-year limited warranty.

Will it fit?

Alternatives

Our recommendation

I'd only suggest the Stilosa for trying milk drinks with pre-ground coffee. If you are also buying a grinder, a Bambino-class machine is a better long-term base.

Check price on Amazon

Amazon listing: EC260BK, black, 120 V

Sources

  1. DeLonghi Stilosa Espresso Machine — Whole Latte Love. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  2. DeLonghi Stilosa EC260 Espresso Machine — Seattle Coffee Gear. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.