Comparison · Espresso Machines

Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 vs De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on water tank, width, depth, height. The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890).

What actually differs

  • The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890).
  • The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 is lighter at 4.1 kg; the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 weighs 4.7 kg.
  • Voltage: the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 has 110V-120V (US), the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 120 V.
  • Size, Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 against De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: width 26 cm against 15.2 cm, depth 21 cm against 30.5 cm, height 29.8 cm against 33 cm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 if…

Home baristas moving up to a real portafilter machine for straight shots and the occasional milk drink

4 L of water. It works for home baristas moving up to a portafilter machine, though it is less temperature stable than a boiler machine.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Pick the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 if…

Home baristas moving up to a real portafilter machine for straight shots and the occasional milk drink

Compact semi-automatic machine with thermoblock heating that heats up quickly and a 51 mm portafilter. The trade-off is temperature that is less stable than a boiler machine, with a 1 L water tank.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04
  • A larger water tank

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecCapresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890
Typical price$ Under $300$ Under $300
Machine typeSemi-automaticSemi-automatic
Boiler / heatingThermoblockThermoblock
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Water tank1.4 L1 L
Width26 cm15.2 cm
Depth21 cm30.5 cm
Height29.8 cm33 cm
Weight4.1 kg4.7 kg
Voltage110V-120V (US)120 V
Warranty1 year1 year

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermoblock); can be plumbed in (No); warranty (1 year).

Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 vs De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: common questions

What is the main difference between the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890?

The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890). The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 is lighter at 4.1 kg; the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 weighs 4.7 kg.

Is the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 or the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $ Under $300.

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