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De'Longhi EC890.GR review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Type:?Water Container Capacity:1.1 LPump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

De'Longhi EC890.GR Review: Compare 75 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

De'Longhi EC890.GR
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, Reviews score 20%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

45%

7.2

Technical score

20%

7.2

Reviews score

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 72% of coffee machines
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.2

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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

25%

6.3

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.3

Features

15%

9.0

Design

â–²Better than 80%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 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 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models

7.2

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 61%
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User score

User score
7.8/ 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 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.8, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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 15% 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the De'Longhi EC890.GR

Based on 0 · 5

Reviewers like the coffee taste and compact, attractive design, but most find the milk frothing disappointing.
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine De'Longhi EC890.GR

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 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

25%

6.3

Coffee Preparation

25%

7.3

Features

15%

9.0

Design

7.2
Reviews score
7.2
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the coffee machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a coffee machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.1
Power
1,450 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 1,450 W of heating power, which is higher than the power of 56.5% of coffee machines and equal to that of 20% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
1.1 L
Market range: <0.7 L – >2 L
This coffee machine holds up to 1.1 L in its water tank, which is smaller than 61.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 6.4% of coffee machines.
Pump Pressure
15 bar
Market range: <15 bar – >19 bar
This coffee machine delivers 15 bar of pump pressure, which is higher than the pump pressure of 13.8% of coffee machines and equal to that of 56.3% of coffee machines.
Heating Time
?
Heating System
?
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Type
?
Works with Powdered Coffee
yes
This coffee machine accepts ground coffee. 48% of coffee machines accept ground coffee.
Works with ESE Pods
yes
This coffee machine accepts ESE pods. 79.8% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
Works with Capsules
no
This coffee machine does not accept coffee capsules. 32.2% of coffee machines accept coffee capsules.
Capsule System
N/A
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What reviewers say
Water Level Indicator
?
Water Filter
no
This coffee machine does not have a water filter. 30% of coffee machines have a water filter.
Descaling Program
?
Cleaning Alert
?
Automatic Milk Circuit Cleaning
no
This coffee machine does not clean its milk circuit automatically. 18.3% of coffee machines offer automatic milk circuit cleaning.
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Built-in Installation
no
Color
Green
Vintage Look
no
This coffee machine does not have vintage styling. 10.6% of coffee machines have this look.
Housing Material
?
Drip Tray Material
?
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What reviewers say

De'Longhi EC890.GR vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Dedicated milk container
    This coffee machine has a dedicated milk container, while the average coffee machine does not. 17% of coffee machines have a milk container.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • Accepts ESE pods
    This coffee machine accepts ESE pods, while the average coffee machine does not. 20.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
  • 50 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,450 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • 6.1% better value for money
    De'Longhi EC890.GR has better value for money than the average coffee machine (8.07 vs 7.6).
    8.07 vs 7.61
  • 6.1% better value for money
    De'Longhi EC890.GR has better value for money than the average coffee machine (8.07 vs 7.6).
    8.07 vs 7.61
  • 50 W higher power
    This coffee machine offers higher heating power than the average coffee machine (1,450 W vs 1,400 W).
    1,450 W vs 1,400 W
  • Dedicated milk container
    This coffee machine has a dedicated milk container, while the average coffee machine does not. 17% of coffee machines have a milk container.
  • Has a portafilter
    This coffee machine has a portafilter, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.7% of coffee machines have a portafilter.
  • Has a steam wand
    This coffee machine has a steam wand, while the average coffee machine does not. 39.7% of coffee machines have a steam wand.
  • Accepts ESE pods
    This coffee machine accepts ESE pods, while the average coffee machine does not. 20.3% of coffee machines accept ESE pods.
  • Has a touchscreen
    This coffee machine has a touchscreen, while the average coffee machine does not. 12.9% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 0.15 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.1 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.1 L vs 1.25 L
  • 2.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.2/ 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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models

    7.2

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.2 vs 7.4
  • 2.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.2/ 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 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models

    7.2

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.2 vs 7.4
  • 0.15 L smaller water tank
    This coffee machine has a smaller water reservoir than the average coffee machine (1.1 L vs 1.25 L).
    1.1 L vs 1.25 L

Video reviews

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

6.0
Peter Coffee
≈ estimated
30/10/2026
Hands-on test · pre-ground coffee in pressurized and non-pressurized baskets
Verdict
De'Longhi EC890.GR works with pre-ground coffee only in the pressurized basket; the non-pressurized one gives a messy, sour shot.
10
Ambuj Vlogs
✓ explicit
10/06/2026
Hands-on review · espresso, milk frothing and cold brew tests
Verdict
De'Longhi EC890.GR earns high praise overall, especially for its looks and the strong first espresso shot.
5.0
Tom's Coffee Corner
≈ estimated
01/05/2025
Hands-on review · espresso, steaming and cold brew tests
Verdict
De'Longhi EC890.GR has the weakest steam wand of the machines tested so far, so it suits espresso and cold brew, not milk drinks.
8.0
Peter Coffee
≈ estimated
31/10/2026
Hands-on test · basket capacity and espresso shot
Verdict
De'Longhi EC890.GR's original basket holds 15 grams, and the long shot still tastes very good.
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Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about De'Longhi EC890.GR

  • Pods, powder and ground coffee all work in one machine.
  • The milk container holds the milk for steaming.
  • The touch screen and display make the settings easy to read.
  • The see-through 1.1 L tank shows the water level at a glance.
  • The two-cup function brews two coffees at once.
  • The hot water dispenser makes tea water without using the steam wand.

What customers don't like about De'Longhi EC890.GR

  • The steam wand lacks pressure and takes a while to froth milk.
  • Cappuccinos and flat whites are hard to get right with this steam wand.
  • No automatic frother, so milk drinks rely on your hand.
  • No automatic tamper, so you pack the coffee yourself each time.
  • No drip tray full indicator, so you check the tray by hand.

Verdict

Pods, powder and ground coffee all work in one machine, which is what makes the De'Longhi EC890.GR flexible. It has a portafilter and takes ESE pods, so you can switch when you feel like it. The 1.1 L tank is see-through, so you can check the water level at a glance. There is a milk container for milk drinks, and the machine brews two cups at once. The trade-off is the steam wand: it lacks pressure and takes a while to froth milk, so latte art is hard to get. There is also no automatic frother and no automatic tamper, so the milk and tamping are up to you. It suits a beginner or a home drinker who likes to try different coffees and does not mind some practice.

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