De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S vs Smeg BCC12 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 1.4 L for the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine).
De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S
Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.4 L for the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine).
- The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine is lighter at 8.62 kg; the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S weighs 11.2 kg.
- Voltage: the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has 110 V, the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine has 120 V.
- The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine).
- Size, De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S against Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: width 26 cm against 18.4 cm, depth 44.5 cm against 43.8 cm, height 38.4 cm against 33.7 cm. The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine is the more compact of the two.
- The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine sits in a lower typical price band than the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S ($$$ $700–1,500 against $$$$ $1,500+).
Which one should you buy?
Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping
77 L tank. The trade-off is less control over the shot than a semi-automatic.
Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself
Full specs and review →Anyone who wants espresso drinks without grinding, dosing or tamping
Anyone who wants espresso drinks at the touch of a button will like this bean-to-cup machine with its built-in grinder and quick thermoblock heat-up. You give up control over the shot compared with a semi-automatic.
Skip it if: You want to control grind, dose and pressure yourself
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
- A longer warranty
- A more compact footprint
- A lower typical price band
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S | Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$ $700–1,500 |
| Machine type | Super-automatic | Super-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 1.77 L | 1.4 L |
| Width | 26 cm | 18.4 cm |
| Depth | 44.5 cm | 43.8 cm |
| Height | 38.4 cm | 33.7 cm |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
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).
De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S vs Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S and the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine?
The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S has a larger water tank (1.77 L against 1.4 L for the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine). The Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine is lighter at 8.62 kg; the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S weighs 11.2 kg.
Is the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S or the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine more expensive?
The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM45086S is $$$$ $1,500+ and the Smeg BCC12 Superautomatic Espresso Machine is $$$ $700–1,500. Check the retailer for today's price.