Gear Dossier · Espresso machines · No 11 of 13

De'LonghiDedica EC685.

The verdict in one line: De'Longhi and its retailers list a 15 bar pump and a pressurized 53 mm portafilter, but none of the fetched pages state a brew temperature, a basket dose in grams or a 9 bar extraction figure, so it suits a pressurized-basket, push-button routine better than the by-weight 18 to 19g in, 36 to 38g out recipe our espresso guide teaches.

15 bar
Pump pressure
15 cm
Width
Pressurized, 53 mm
Portafilter
Ready to brew only 40 seconds after turning it on
Heat-up
1/9
recipe checks
Water reservoir: 37 fl-oz, removableAuto shut off: 20 minutes after the last coffee brewCoffee format: E.S.E. Pod, Ground Coffee

The fit meter

Not a score. A count.

Every requirement below comes straight out of our own brew guides. Each segment is one requirement; hover or focus any segment to see the exact check it stands for. Lit means the published spec meets the recipe. We do not light what we cannot cite.

Espresso guide's gear list calls for an espresso machine capable of 9 barEspresso guide doses 18 to 19g in (Counter Culture 18g, Square Mile 19g)Espresso guide's gear list calls for a tamper matched to the basket diameterEspresso guide's gear list calls for a bottomless or spouted portafilterEspresso guide's gear list calls for a burr grinder, stepless preferred, as separate equipmentEspresso guide's gear list calls for a digital scale, 0.1 g resolution, as separate equipmentEspresso guide cuts the shot by weight, at 36 to 38 g out and 25 to 35 seconds, not a fixed presetEspresso guide sets brew water at 93°CEspresso guide's first step puts the cup on the tray under the group head

1 of 9 checks pass · every unlit segment is stated, not hidden

Every check, shown working

The recipe interrogates the spec.

Requirement, from our guide
Our number
Manufacturer spec
Fit
Espresso guide's gear list calls for an espresso machine capable of 9 bar
Espresso machine capable of 9 bar (espresso guide, gear list)
Pump Pressure (Max. Bar) 15 Bar, Adjustable Brew Pressure No (Whole Latte Love). No fetched page states a 9 bar extraction figurewholelattelove.com
Espresso guide doses 18 to 19g in (Counter Culture 18g, Square Mile 19g)
Dose 18 to 19 g
Portafilter Baskets Included: Pressurized Single, Pressurized Double. No fetched page states a basket dose in gramswholelattelove.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a tamper matched to the basket diameter
Tamper matched to the basket diameter (espresso guide, gear list)
Each machine includes a dual purpose scoop and tamper; Filter Diameter 53 mm. No fetched page states the included tamper's diameterwholelattelove.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a bottomless or spouted portafilter
Bottomless or spouted portafilter (espresso guide, gear list)
Portafilter Type: Pressurized; Bottomless Portafilter Available: No. No fetched page describes a spouted portafilterwholelattelove.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a burr grinder, stepless preferred, as separate equipment
Burr grinder, stepless preferred (espresso guide, gear list)
De'Longhi's order review lists "1x Dedica DeLuxe" only. No grinder is listeddelonghi.com
Espresso guide's gear list calls for a digital scale, 0.1 g resolution, as separate equipment
Digital scale, 0.1 g resolution (espresso guide, gear list)
De'Longhi's order review lists "1x Dedica DeLuxe" only. No scale is listeddelonghi.com
Espresso guide cuts the shot by weight, at 36 to 38 g out and 25 to 35 seconds, not a fixed preset
Cut it at 36 g (Counter Culture) to 38 g (Square Mile) out, at 25 to 35 seconds
The machine features two brew buttons for single and double shots of espresso (Whole Latte Love). No fetched page states a weight-based cutwholelattelove.com
Espresso guide sets brew water at 93°C
Brew water temperature: 93°C
Thermoblock technology keeps the water at the exact temperature required to brew a perfect Espresso. No degree figure is stateddelonghi.com
Espresso guide's first step puts the cup on the tray under the group head
Cup on the tray, portafilter hot and dry
The removable drip tray allows you to use mugs and glasses up to 12 cm talldelonghi.com

Plain speech

Buy it, or don't.

For you if

  • You want a 15 cm wide machine: De'Longhi lists that width, and a removable drip tray that takes cups up to 12 cm tall
  • You pull shots with the included pressurized baskets, which Whole Latte Love lists as single and double, and want push-button single and double brew buttons
  • You already own a burr grinder and a 0.1 g scale, since neither is in the box per De'Longhi's order review

Not for you if

  • You want to follow our espresso guide's 93°C setting: no fetched page gives a brew temperature figure
  • You want a bottomless portafilter for reading channeling: Whole Latte Love lists Bottomless Portafilter Available as No
  • You want to cut every shot at 36 to 38 g by weight: the fetched listings describe two brew buttons and an automatic flow stop, not a weight target
  • You want a confirmed 18 to 19g basket dose: no fetched page states one

Where to buy

De'Longhi Dedica EC685 · De'Longhi

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Questions, answered plainly

FAQ.

De’Longhi lists the Dedica as a 15 bar machine with Thermoblock technology, 15 cm wide. Our espresso guide calls for a machine capable of 9 bar. The listings state a 15 bar maximum and no adjustable brew pressure, and give no 9 bar figure, so that check is marked a fail on the published numbers.

The larger gap is the recipe. Our guide doses 18 to 19 g and cuts the shot at 36 to 38 g out. Whole Latte Love lists pressurized single and double baskets, a 53 mm pressurized portafilter and two brew buttons. No fetched page gives a dose in grams or a brew temperature against the guide’s 93°C.

The box is lean. De’Longhi’s order review lists one item, the machine, so the burr grinder and 0.1 g scale in our gear list are yours to supply. One check passes: the removable drip tray takes cups up to 12 cm tall.

FAQ

Does the Dedica EC685 come with a grinder or scale?

De’Longhi’s order review lists “1x Dedica DeLuxe” and nothing else. Our espresso guide lists a burr grinder and a 0.1 g digital scale as separate gear. Whole Latte Love adds that each machine includes a dual purpose scoop and tamper.

Can it use ground coffee and pods?

Yes. Whole Latte Love lists Ground, E.S.E., Pod and Capsule Compatibility as E.S.E. Pod, Ground Coffee. The portafilter type is listed as pressurized, with a 53 mm diameter.

How big is the water reservoir?

Whole Latte Love lists 37 fl-oz, removable. 1st in Coffee lists a 44 ounce removable water tank. The two retailers disagree and De’Longhi’s page we fetched gives no figure, so check the manufacturer’s manual before relying on either number.

How fast does it heat up?

Whole Latte Love states the machine is ready to brew only 40 seconds after turning it on. De’Longhi states the Thermoblock technology keeps the water at the temperature required, without giving a degree figure to compare with our guide’s 93°C.

Does it shut itself off?

De’Longhi states it automatically shuts off power 20 minutes after the last coffee brew.

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