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De'Longhi ICM17210 review: 47 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Cups capacity:10 cupsPower:1800 WThermal insulated carafe:noIntegrated grinder:noTimer function:no

De'Longhi ICM17210 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 7 expert and video reviews 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 ICM17210
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

60%

7.2

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

10%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

8.6

List score

▼Worse than 59% of American coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▼Worse than 82%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 57% of models
Score components

40%

7.6

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.2

Maintenance

5%

6.9

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

▼Worse than 57%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 63% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.9

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
3 reviews + 4 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 63%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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 77% of models

7.2

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

8.0

Popularity

▼Worse than 77%
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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Technical Specifications of filter coffee machine De'Longhi ICM17210

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

40%

7.6

Brewing

30%

6.8

Convenience

10%

7.6

Carafe

10%

8.2

Maintenance

5%

6.9

Design

5%

4.0

Grinder

7.2
Reviews score
8.4
User score
7.2
List score
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.6
Power
1,800 W
Market range: <600 W – >1.4k W
This filter coffee machine is rated at 1,800 W, which is higher than 96.8% of filter coffee machines and equal to 1.6% 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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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
Automatic cleaning
no
This filter coffee machine does not have an automatic cleaning cycle. 16.4% of filter coffee machines offer this.
Cleaning reminder
yes
This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder. 83.2% 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
?
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This filter coffee machine has dishwasher-safe parts. 66.2% of filter coffee machines offer this.
What reviewers say
Main color
transparent
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
28 cm
Market range: <17 cm – >30 cm
This filter coffee machine is 28 cm wide, which is wider than 80.3% of filter coffee machines and as wide as 1.2% of filter coffee machines.
Depth
18.8 cm
Market range: <16 cm – >28 cm
This filter coffee machine is 18.8 cm deep, which is shallower than 71% of filter coffee machines.
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De'Longhi ICM17210 vs the average filter coffee machine

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  • 800 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1800 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 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.
  • Supports cleaning reminders
    This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 17.1% of filter coffee machines offer this.
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • 2.7 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18.8 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (33 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    33 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 6.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    3 reviews + 4 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 6.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    3 reviews + 4 videos, average 8.1/10. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.4 vs 7.9
  • 800 W more power
    This filter coffee machine has a higher power rating than the average filter coffee machine (1800 W vs 1000 W). The average filter coffee machine is rated at 1000 W.
    1,800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 20 cm longer cable
    This filter coffee machine has a longer power cable than the average filter coffee machine (100 cm vs 80 cm). The average filter coffee machine has a cable of 80 cm.
    100 cm vs 80 cm
  • 2.7 cm shallower
    This filter coffee machine is shallower than the average filter coffee machine (18.8 cm vs 21.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 21.5 cm deep.
    18.8 cm vs 21.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This filter coffee machine is shorter than the average filter coffee machine (33 cm vs 33.5 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 33.5 cm tall.
    33 cm vs 33.5 cm
  • 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.
  • Supports cleaning reminders
    This filter coffee machine has a cleaning reminder, while the average filter coffee machine does not. 17.1% 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.
  • 5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (28 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    28 cm vs 23 cm
  • 21.4% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.5 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 8.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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 77% of models

    7.2

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 7.9
  • 4.4x more expensive
    De'Longhi ICM17210 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£110 vs £25).
    £110 vs £25
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    De'Longhi ICM17210 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.61 vs 8.1).
    7.61 vs 8.09
  • 5.4% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (17371 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    17,371 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3
  • 8.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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 77% of models

    7.2

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 7.9
  • 4.4x more expensive
    De'Longhi ICM17210 is more expensive than the average filter coffee machine (£110 vs £25).
    £110 vs £25
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    De'Longhi ICM17210 has worse value for money than the average filter coffee machine (7.61 vs 8.1).
    7.61 vs 8.09
  • 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.
  • 5 cm wider
    This filter coffee machine is wider than the average filter coffee machine (28 cm vs 23 cm). The average filter coffee machine is 23 cm wide.
    28 cm vs 23 cm
  • 21.4% heavier
    This filter coffee machine is heavier than the average filter coffee machine (2.5 kg vs 2.06 kg). The average filter coffee machine weighs 2.06 kg.
    2.5 kg vs 2.06 kg
  • 5.4% larger volume
    This filter coffee machine has a larger body volume than the average filter coffee machine (17371 cm3 vs 16478 cm3). The average filter coffee machine has a volume of 16478 cm3.
    17,371 cm3 vs 16,478 cm3

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Keithy W
≈ estimated
06/05/2023
Long-term use · four years of daily brewing and taste tests
Verdict
The De'Longhi ICM17210 is a solid machine that brews good coffee fast, with few drawbacks noted.
9.0
kitchen&beyond
≈ estimated
23/02/2021
Hands-on review · brewing tests and cup yield
Verdict
The De'Longhi ICM17210 is simple to use and brews good coffee, though it loses some water volume while brewing.
9.0
Coffee Coach RYDE
≈ estimated
14/05/2020
Hands-on review · brewing tests and cleaning
Verdict
The De'Longhi ICM17210 suits anyone who wants simple coffee without fuss, though some water is lost.

What reviewers agree on

Based on 3 · 4

Reviewers like the brewing modes, the drip stop and the easy operation, but are split on how easy it is to clean.
Praised
Mixed views
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
27/11/2019
Hands-on test · Pour-over style filter machine
Verdict
De'Longhi Clessidra makes rich, pour-over-style filter coffee at the push of a button, suiting drinkers who want more than basic drip.
8.0
realhomes.com
✓ explicit
27/07/2023
Hands-on test · Pour-over and iced coffee
Verdict
De'Longhi Clessidra is a good pick for pour-over fans, with an iced setting and a valve that stops drips, though its carafe must be washed by hand.
8.0
realhomes.com
✓ explicit
27/07/2023
Hands-on test · Pour-over and iced coffee
Verdict
De'Longhi Clessidra is a good pick for pour-over fans, with an iced setting and a valve that stops drips, though its carafe must be washed by hand.

Third-party reviews

What we like about De'Longhi ICM17210

  • Sleek and beautiful hourglass aesthetic that stands out in the kitchen.
  • Certified by the ECBC (European Coffee Brewing Centre) for optimal temperature control between 92°C and 96°C.
  • Features a specialized automated pour-over mode that mimics a barista's pulse-pouring technique.
  • Brews a full pot of balanced and aromatic filter coffee quickly in under 6 minutes.
  • Equipped with a useful anti-drip system and an automatic descaling alert.
  • Very easy to clean and straightforward to operate via a simple two-button interface.

What we don't like about De'Longhi ICM17210

  • The hot plate shuts off automatically after 40 minutes and cannot be manually turned back on without restarting a cycle.
  • Makes distinct, loud clicking or whistling noises during the heating and brewing cycle.
  • The glass construction of the water tank requires regular wiping to prevent unsightly condensation and water spots.
  • The glass carafe is quite delicate and prone to breaking easily if handled roughly.
  • Requires users to fully remove the filter basket section before they can smoothly pour a cup.
  • Lacks advanced smart features such as a programmable digital clock or a delay-start timer.

Verdict

The De'Longhi Clessidra ICM17210 is an 1800W premium drip coffee maker featuring an elegant hourglass design and an ECBC-certified brewing system that precisely maintains temperatures between 92°C and 96°C. Equipped with a 1.25-liter glass carafe that holds up to 10 cups, it offers dual brewing functions: a high-quality standard filter mode and an automated pulse-pouring showerhead mechanism that replicates manual pour-over methods for maximum flavor extraction. Main advantages include its precise infusion time control, a convenient anti-drip valve, an automatic 40-minute keep-warm plate, and a flashing dual-button descaling alarm. However, it lacks a programmable delayed-start timer or digital display screen, requires regular manual descaling every 25 cycles, and some users note minor water volume loss due to steam evaporation during the intensive heating process.

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