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De'Longhi ICM15210 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:900 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

De'Longhi ICM15210 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the American Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

De'Longhi ICM15210
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, User score 20%, Reviews score 10%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

60%

7.1

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.6

List score

▼Worse than 67% of American coffee machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▼Worse than 65%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

40%

7.2

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.2

Maintenance

5%

8.2

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

▼Worse than 61%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models

7.1

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.5

Rating

30%

8.7

Popularity

▼Worse than 79%
8.6

List score

List score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 8 lists (13%)
▲Better than 86%
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Ranked #130 of 245 models in American Coffee Machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine De'Longhi ICM15210

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

40%

7.2

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.2

Maintenance

5%

8.2

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.1
Reviews score
7.7
User score
7.1
List score
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the filter coffee machine's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a filter coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.9
Power
900 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 900 W, which is lower than 62.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 6.7% of filter coffee machines.
Cups capacity
10 cups
Market range: <6 cups – >15 cups
This filter coffee machine holds 10 cups, which is more than 25.2% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.6% of filter coffee machines.
Water tank capacity
1.25 L
Market range: <0.6 L – >1.5 L
This filter coffee machine has a 1.25 L water tank, which is larger than 41.5% of filter coffee machines and equal to 37.9% of filter coffee machines.
Brew time
?
Pre-infusion
?
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Integrated grinder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an integrated grinder. 10.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Bean container size
N/A
Number of grind settings
N/A
Thermal insulated carafe
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a thermal insulated carafe. 20.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Carafe material
glass
Number of carafes
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This filter coffee machine has a carafe count of 1, which is more than 0.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 98.1% of filter coffee machines.
Warming plate
yes
This filter coffee machine has a warming plate. 13.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Adjustable keep-warm time
?
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Timer function
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer. 52.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Display
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a display. 48.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This filter coffee machine switches off automatically. 0.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Auto shut-off interval
40 min
Market range: <5 min – >40 min
This filter coffee machine shuts off after 40 min, which is longer than 38% of filter coffee machines and equal to 56.8% of filter coffee machines.
Water level indicator
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water level indicator. 3.5% of filter coffee machines offer this.
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Automatic cleaning
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an automatic cleaning cycle. 16.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a cleaning reminder. 17.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Water filtration system
yes
This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system. 91.8% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Removable filter holder
yes
This filter coffee machine has a removable filter holder. 0.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts. 66.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Main color
black
Vintage design
no
This filter coffee machine does not have a vintage design. 2.7% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Body material
plastic
Width
20.5 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 20.5 cm wide, which is narrower than 70.5% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
22.5 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 22.5 cm deep, which is deeper than 58.4% of filter coffee machines and as deep as 1.6% of filter coffee machines.
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De'Longhi ICM15210 vs the average filter coffee machine

246810TotalBrewingConvenienceDesignGrinderCarafeMaintenance
  • Supports dishwasher-safe parts
    This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 34.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 40 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (120 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    120 cm vs 80 cm
  • Cord storage
    This filter coffee machine has cord storage, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 46.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 2.5 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (20.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    20.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 1.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 17.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 10.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14760 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,760 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 40 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (120 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    120 cm vs 80 cm
  • Cord storage
    This filter coffee machine has cord storage, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 46.3% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 2.5 cm narrower
    This filter coffee machine is narrower than the average filter coffee machine (20.5 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    20.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 1.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (32 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    32 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 10.4% smaller volume
    This filter coffee machine has a smaller body volume than the average filter coffee machine (14760 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    14,760 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 17.5% lighter
    This filter coffee machine is lighter than the average filter coffee machine (1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    1.7 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • Supports dishwasher-safe parts
    This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 34.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • Supports water filtration
    This filter coffee machine has a water filtration system, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 8.6% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 100 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (900 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    900 W vs 1,000 W
  • 10.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.5

    Rating

    30%

    8.7

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 1 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (22.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    22.5 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 2.2x more expensive
    De'Longhi ICM15210 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    De'Longhi ICM15210 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.89 vs 8.1).
    7.89 vs 8.09
  • 10.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.5

    Rating

    30%

    8.7

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 2.2x more expensive
    De'Longhi ICM15210 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£55 vs £25).
    £55 vs £25
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    De'Longhi ICM15210 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.89 vs 8.1).
    7.89 vs 8.09
  • 100 W less power
    This filter coffee machine has a lower power rating than the average filter coffee machine (900 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    900 W vs 1,000 W
  • No start timer
    This filter coffee machine does not have a start timer, while the average filter coffee machine does. 51.9% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 1 cm deeper
    This filter coffee machine is deeper than the average filter coffee machine (22.5 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    22.5 cm vs 21.5 cm

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about De'Longhi ICM15210

  • Excellent value for money as a budget-friendly, straightforward machine
  • Simple, no-nonsense manual operation with a single front button
  • Effective anti-drip system allows pouring a cup mid-brew without mess
  • Large capacity glass carafe can brew up to 10 large or 15 small cups
  • Easy to clean with a detachable filter holder and dishwasher-safe parts
  • Clear water-level indicator windows visible on both sides of the tank
  • Keeps coffee adequately hot using the integrated warming plate

What we don't like about De'Longhi ICM15210

  • Constructed primarily from lightweight plastic that some users feel is thin and fragile
  • Does not include a permanent reusable filter out of the box, requiring separate paper filters
  • Paper filters can occasionally collapse or overflow coffee grounds if brewed too quickly
  • Integrated hotplate stops heating after 40 minutes, causing remaining coffee to cool down
  • The top water/filter loading compartment lid can occasionally pop open or fail to seal securely during use
  • Fast water throughput can occasionally result in a milder or more diluted coffee flavor profile for certain palates

Verdict

The De'Longhi ICM15210 is a sleek, black American drip coffee maker operating on 900 watts of power with a 1.25-litre water reservoir that brews up to 10 large or 15 small cups using ground coffee and size 4 paper filters. Key characteristics and advantages include an integrated thermostatic hotplate that keeps the glass carafe warm, a clear dual-sided water level window, an auto-shutoff safety feature that engages 40 minutes after brewing, an anti-drip mechanism for mid-brew pouring, and dishwasher-safe components for effortless maintenance. On the downside, the machine relies entirely on manual button controls without a built-in display or programmable timer, lacks an integrated grinder, and does not feature an adjustable aroma/brew strength selector.

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