Comparison · Espresso Machines

De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S vs Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on water tank, width, depth, height. The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.6 L for the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine).

What actually differs

  • The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.6 L for the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine).
  • Voltage: the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has 110 V, the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has 120 V.
  • Size, De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S against Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: width 26 cm against 25.4 cm, depth 44.5 cm against 45.2 cm, height 38.4 cm against 38.9 cm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S if…

Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping

77 L tank. The trade-off is less control over the shot than a semi-automatic.

Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself

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Pick the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine if…

Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping

A super-automatic with a built-in grinder and thermoblock heating that makes drinks from beans at the touch of a button. You give up shot control compared with a semi-automatic, and temperature is less stable than a boiler machine.

Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself

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Where each one wins

Edge to the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S
  • A larger water tank

Specs compared

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

SpecDe'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086SPhilips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine
Typical price$$$$ $1,500+$$$$ $1,500+
Machine typeSuper-automaticSuper-automatic
Boiler / heatingThermoblockThermoblock
Built-in grinderYesYes
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Needs mains powerYesYes
Water tank1.77 L1.6 L
Width26 cm25.4 cm
Depth44.5 cm45.2 cm
Height38.4 cm38.9 cm
Voltage110 V120 V
Warranty2 years2 years

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Super-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermoblock); built-in grinder (Yes); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); warranty (2 years).

De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S vs Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: common questions

What is the main difference between the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S and the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine?

The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.6 L for the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine). Voltage: the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has 110 V, the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has 120 V.

Is the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S or the Philips Cafe Aromis 8000 Superautomatic Espresso Machine more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.

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