Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 vs De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on portafilter size, water tank, width, height. Portafilter size: the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 has 58 mm, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm.
Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01
De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890
What actually differs
- Portafilter size: the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 has 58 mm, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm.
- The Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 has a larger water tank (34 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890).
- The De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 is lighter at 4.7 kg; the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 weighs 5.4 kg.
- Size, Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 against De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: width 33 cm against 15.2 cm, height 25.4 cm against 33 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Anyone wanting quick heat-up from a thermoblock machine.
A thermoblock machine with a 1 L water tank that heats up quickly. The trade-off is less temperature stability than a boiler machine, so it favors fast starts over steady heat.
Skip it if: You want boiler-level temperature stability.
Full specs and review →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
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 | De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $ Under $300 | $ Under $300 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 51 mm |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 34 L | 1 L |
| Width | 33 cm | 15.2 cm |
| Depth | 30.5 cm | 30.5 cm |
| Height | 25.4 cm | 33 cm |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermoblock); needs mains power (Yes); depth (30.5 cm); voltage (120 V); warranty (1 year).
Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 vs De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: common questions
What is the main difference between the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890?
Portafilter size: the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 has 58 mm, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm. The Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 has a larger water tank (34 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890).
Do the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 use the same portafilter?
No. The Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 has 58 mm and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm.
Is the Capresso Ultima Pro 124.01 or the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $ Under $300.