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De'Longhi EMKP 21.B review: 75 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Type:?Water Container Capacity:?Pump Pressure:15 barBuilt-in Coffee Grinder:noAutomatic Milk Frother:no

De'Longhi EMKP 21.B Review: Compare 75 technical specifications, 1 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Coffee Machines category and whether it is worth buying.

De'Longhi EMKP 21.B
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

45%

5.9

Technical score

20%

5.9

Reviews score

15%

8.4

List score

10%

?

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

10%

9.4

User score

▼Worse than 68% of coffee machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 58%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

35%

5.0

Performance

25%

4.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.5

Features

15%

8.5

Design

▼Worse than 66%
5.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 85% of models

5.9

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 4.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (4.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 6.8. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▼Worse than 85%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models

70%

9.2

Rating

30%

9.8

Popularity

★Better than 99%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
▲Better than 86%
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Where to buy
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Technical Specifications of coffee machine De'Longhi EMKP 21.B

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

35%

5.0

Performance

25%

4.9

Coffee Preparation

25%

6.5

Features

15%

8.5

Design

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
User score
9.4
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.6
Power
450 W
Market range: <1k W – >1.5k W
This coffee machine provides 450 W of heating power, which is lower than the power of 98.2% of coffee machines and equal to that of 0.4% of coffee machines.
Water Container Capacity
?
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
Boiler
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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
no
This coffee machine does not accept ESE pods. 20.4% 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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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
no
This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme. 69% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
Cleaning Alert
no
This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed. 61.1% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
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
?
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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De'Longhi EMKP 21.B vs the average coffee machine

246810TotalPerformanceCoffee PreparationFeaturesDesign
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 23.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 99% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.8

    Popularity

    9.4 vs 7.6
  • 71.4% cheaper
    De'Longhi EMKP 21.B is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£70 vs £120).
    £70 vs £120
  • 23.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 99% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.8

    Popularity

    9.4 vs 7.6
  • 71.4% cheaper
    De'Longhi EMKP 21.B is cheaper than the average coffee machine (£70 vs £120).
    £70 vs £120
  • Has a display
    This coffee machine has a display, while the average coffee machine does not. 32.6% of coffee machines have this feature.
  • 950 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (450 W vs 1,400 W).
    450 W vs 1,400 W
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.
  • 20.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 4.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (4.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 6.8. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.9 vs 7.4
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    De'Longhi EMKP 21.B has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.63 vs 7.6).
    7.63 vs 7.61
  • 20.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models

    5.9

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 8.1 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 4.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.3: (4.0 × 1 + 8.3 × 2) ÷ 3 ≈ 6.8. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.9 vs 7.4
  • 1.2% lower list score
    List score
    8.4/ 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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 28 lists (4%)
    8.4 vs 8.5
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    De'Longhi EMKP 21.B has worse value for money than the average coffee machine (7.63 vs 7.6).
    7.63 vs 7.61
  • 950 W lower power
    This coffee machine offers lower heating power than the average coffee machine (450 W vs 1,400 W).
    450 W vs 1,400 W
  • No descaling programme
    This coffee machine does not have a descaling programme, while the average coffee machine does. 68.9% of coffee machines have a descaling programme.
  • No cleaning alerts
    This coffee machine does not alert you when cleaning is needed, while the average coffee machine does. 61% of coffee machines offer cleaning alerts.

Video reviews

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

4.0
MirkoNe
≈ estimated
10/05/2024
Hands-on review · three brew strength tests and daily features
Verdict
De'Longhi EMKP 21.B is not recommended: the intensity setting makes little difference and the coffee tastes watery.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about De'Longhi EMKP 21.B

  • A cup is ready in about two minutes in tests.
  • The base stays cold to the touch.
  • The transparent shatterproof carafe shows the coffee level.
  • The two-cup function makes two cups at a time.
  • It works with powdered coffee.
  • The hot water dispenser makes tea without a kettle.

What customers don't like about De'Longhi EMKP 21.B

  • At 450 W and 15 bar it is not a strong espresso maker.
  • The coffee can come out watery.
  • The intensity setting makes no clear difference in taste.
  • The clock resets every time it is unplugged.
  • Grounds can end up in the pot and on the rim.

Verdict

Modest power is the first thing to know about the De'Longhi EMKP 21.B, which runs at 450 W with a 15 bar pump. It makes two cups at once, has a display, and works with powdered coffee, so it suits a basic kitchen counter, not a serious espresso habit. A hot water dispenser makes tea, and the cup space can be adjusted. A cup takes about two minutes in tests, and the base stays cold to the touch, which matters in a busy kitchen. The carafe is clear and shatterproof. The trade-off is taste: the coffee can come out watery, and the intensity setting makes no clear difference. It has no descaling program and no cleaning alert, so you keep an eye on limescale yourself, and the clock resets each time it is unplugged.

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