Rated 5 out of
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Laura from
Excellent coffee machine
The Delonghi Eletta is a fabulous bean to cup coffee machine. Whether hot or cold coffee drinks it produces a great tasting cup and allows you to set cup size and strength to suit your individual taste. The process is extremely easy and the prompts to set the foam setting and even flush are great. Good foam and if you use quality beans to match the high quality of this machine you will never stop at a chain coffee shop again.
Date published: 2026-05-11
Rated 5 out of
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Nitesh from
The Eletta Explore - WOW!
I'll be honest: I was skeptical. I've owned espresso machines before — the kind where you spend 20 minutes dialing in a shot, only to pour it down the drain in defeat. I expected the De'Longhi Eletta Explore to be a beautiful appliance that looked stunning on my counter and delivered mediocre coffee. I was completely, utterly wrong.
From Box to Barista in Minutes
The setup experience alone set the tone. Sleek stainless steel finish, intuitive 3.5-inch touchscreen, and a Coffee Link app that actually works — I had my first espresso pulling in under 30 minutes. Not a watered-down approximation of espresso. Real espresso — syrupy, aromatic, with a crema so perfectly formed it looked like something out of a coffee shop Instagram post.
50+ Drinks, Zero Compromise
What truly separates the Eletta Explore from every machine I've ever owned is the sheer range without sacrifice. Hot cappuccino in the morning with silky, perfectly textured foam from the LatteCrema Hot system. A cold foam iced latte on a warm afternoon using LatteCrema Cool. A cold brew-style concentrate pulled in minutes — not hours. De'Longhi has somehow built a machine that takes both hot and cold coffee equally seriously, and as someone who drinks both year-round, this is a game-changer.
The Bean Adapt Technology Is Witchcraft (The Good Kind)
The 13-level stainless steel conical burr grinder paired with Bean Adapt Technology is where the magic happens. I rotate between three different bean origins — a bright Ethiopian natural, a chocolatey Colombian blend, and a dark Italian roast — and the machine helps me dial in brewing parameters for each. The result? Every bean shines on its own terms. This isn't a "set it and forget it" machine in a lazy way — it's "set it and forget it" because De'Longhi did the engineering so you don't have to.
Built for Real Life
The grounds container holds 14 pucks. The water reservoir holds 1.8 liters. The brew group is removable and user-serviceable. The milk carafes are dishwasher-safe. The machine heats up in 30 seconds. It fits a travel mug under the spout. Four user profiles mean my partner and I both get our preferred drinks without touching each other's settings. De'Longhi clearly designed this for households where coffee is a ritual, not a chore.
The Bottom Line
I work long hours. My mornings are non-negotiable, and my coffee has to be right. The Eletta Explore delivers — not just on the first day, but every single day since. At its price point, it's not an impulse buy, but it's the kind of purchase you make once and never regret. De'Longhi didn't just build a great espresso machine — they built one of the best home appliances I've ever owned, full stop.
If there's a team at De'Longhi reading these reviews: you've earned a lifelong customer. I'd love nothing more than to share this machine with the world. You know where to find me. ☕
Date published: 2026-05-05
Rated 5 out of
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Tracy J from
Eletta Explore Coffee Machine
Great coffee machine! Easy to use and many great recipes programmed in.
Date published: 2026-04-25
Rated 5 out of
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Brisket and Bourbon from
Outstanding Coffee!
Outstanding coffee and so many choices. Love how I can customize to my preference and mood.
Date published: 2026-04-19
Rated 5 out of
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Morgan from
Amazing! Replaced three coffee machines
This one machine replaced my Breville, Keurig, and Nespresso!! Love this machine! Lattes are my go to every morning!
Date published: 2026-04-07
Rated 5 out of
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Harrison from
Eletta Explore
We have three coffee drinkers in the family, and the machine is able to handle all of our needs, from drip coffee, to milk drinks. After about two weeks of dialing in our preferences using the app, we are extremely happy.
Date published: 2025-12-19
Rated 5 out of
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Jsnic from
Finally got my Espresso machine and I love it!!
After getting very dependent upon hot and cold espresso drinks from Starbucks, I finally bit the bullet and bought myself the Eletta Explore. Still somewhat getting used to the magical things that can be created with it, but I am quite happy with the results! My old k-cup coffees are being replaced with fresh ground coffees and Americanos, and making a macchiato is a button press away. At this point my drinks are predominately LatteCrema hot, but I have been very happy with a cold brew and a couple of cold LatteCrema Cold frothed drinks. I would recommend making syrups yourself from the Starbuck's website as my goto Cinnamon Dolce drinks are a resounding success.
Date published: 2025-12-10
Rated 5 out of
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D from
Eletta Explore
Fantastic espresso machine! I love making coffee. The machine gives great instructions and information.
Date published: 2025-12-08
Rated 5 out of
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ND from
Easy to use and great tasting coffee
If you ever wanted a barista at home by this machine. I am very impressed with the taste. I have never really ordered many latte style drinks at the coffee shop, but flat white is now my favorite. I just hope this machine lasts, because I don’t know what I would do without it now.
Date published: 2025-11-04
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Eletta Explore - Starts my day right!
I've been using the Eletta Explore for about a month now. It is just what I was looking for. It makes a large variety of cold and hot coffees and is very easy to use and keep clean. The user interface is great and ensures you don't make any mistakes. It tells you what to do every step of the way. The coffee tastes and the machine is so easy to use, I may never go to a coffee shop again!
Date published: 2025-11-01
Rated 5 out of
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redkap from
Great Machine
Went from a dbl boiler Breville Expresso to this Eletta and it's the best move I made. Foam is excellent, coffee temperature is good and I love the to go option.
Date published: 2025-10-05
Rated 5 out of
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A happy customer from
Amazing machine!
My wife had been searching for an espresso machine for a while and settled on this one. We watched countless videos and read countless reviews. This machine is fantastic, the automation is easy and user friendly. The initial setup was fast and easy. The coffee tastes great from it, we've made over 100 drinks using it( we have 5 adults in the house). We've used several different types of beans in it and the quality is consistently good, the taste of the drinks are exceptional. We are very happy with our purchase and definitely recommend the machine. My wife says it makes some of the cappuccinos she's had, me on the other hand enjoy the long or doppios. Our adults children like to use it and make flavored macchiatos. The machine is very intuitive and gives you reminders to clean the tray out where the coffee pucks go and also the drip tray. The design is very nice and fits perfectly under our top cupboards in our kitchen.
Date published: 2025-09-27
Rated 5 out of
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RJ from
Great coffee!
I’m delighted we purchased this machine. The functions are easy to use. The choices are extensive. The machine is much quieter than our last super automatic. The coffee is delicious and milk drinks are as good as dessert. Don’t hesitate to purchase if it’s in your price range.
Date published: 2025-09-15
Rated 5 out of
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KitKat from
Fantastic upgrade from the Keurig
We upgraded from a Keurig with integrated milk frother we'd had for years to the Eletta Explore Espresso Machine and it has brought our family so much joy! We love both the hot and cold milk frothing ability and every cup is fantastic. It's also really easy to maintain and keep clean.
Date published: 2025-09-14
Rated 5 out of
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sumofan from
I LOVE MY DELONGHI ELETTA EXPLORE MACHINE!
I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!! I had a DeLonghi Magnifica prior to this Explore. I really like it, but one of our sons expressed interest in getting one, so I gave him mine (good excuse to get the latest incarnation DeLonghi!). I cant start my day without my lattes! And this superb machine makes ... yup: superb lattes! It also does the same for espressos and a wealth of both hot, and cold, drinks. All espresso machines require basic cleaning, and this is to be understood by any prospective buyer of any espresso machine. This is a tiny "price" to pay for barista level coffee at home anytime the mood hits, right? Did I say LOVE? :-)
Date published: 2025-09-09
Rated 5 out of
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GrandpaFrank from
So Glad I Finally Took Decided
This is my third super automatic espresso machine and is easily the best yet. I spent weeks researching what to buy and had whittled it down to a three, but a 4th of July 25% off sale tipped me to buy the DeLonghi Eletta Explore. I couldn't be happier. Both my wife and I have automized our morning cappuccino to our exact standards and it is so much easier than our previous two machines or our back up when traveling of using a Nespresso and a separate frother. I have also enjoyed trying new drinks and especially like the cold brew and cold foam choices.
Date published: 2025-08-27
Rated 5 out of
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Specialty Coffee dream from
Love, love, love this machine
This machine is amazing!!! Choose your specialty coffee, hot or cold with press if a button. So easy, so yummy. Machine maintenance is also simple. It just can’t get better than this.
Date published: 2025-08-17
Rated 5 out of
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Jeff19 from
Great features and performance
I bought the Eletta Explore about a month ago and have been very pleased with its performance. In addition to all of the hot and cold brew choices, it produces a consistently great cup of coffee. The rest of the family loves that they can have their own profiles for their specific drink settings.
Date published: 2025-08-11
Rated 5 out of
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Bryan F from
Absolutely Thrilled w/ My De’Longhi Eletta Explore
From the moment I saw the live demo, I knew this was going to be the right choice—and it absolutely confirmed my decision. The De’Longhi Eletta Explore has exceeded my expectations in every way.
Performance-wise, it’s seamless and consistent, producing coffeehouse-quality drinks at the touch of a button. The flavor is rich, perfectly extracted, and customizable to my exact preferences. The mobile app integration is an unexpected bonus—it’s intuitive, fun to use, and makes it easy to craft my favorite drinks without even being in the kitchen.
Whether it’s a quick morning espresso, a creamy cappuccino, or an iced latte on a warm afternoon, the Eletta Explore delivers every single time. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a super-automatic machine that truly does it all.
Date published: 2025-08-08
Rated 5 out of
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RustyNoodle from
More than expected
There are more than four users to this coffee maker. We have used the four profiles, the four main users of this espresso maker absolutely love it. I personally use the to go cup Americano and the rest of them use some sort of milk drink. It makes a perfect cup every time it’s fun experimenting with the different beans it really brings out the flavor.
Date published: 2025-08-01
Rated 5 out of
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Fred49 from
Easy to use
Love my cappuccino in the morning and my latte in the afternoon
Date published: 2025-08-01
Rated 5 out of
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Michael G. from
Love our De’Longhi !
We love our new machine ! Best coffee we’ve had. Well worth the investment !!
Date published: 2025-07-31
Rated 5 out of
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CC AV from
Game changing morning experience.
This machine has exceeded our expectations for providing great tasting coffee. The customizable bean settings as well as the ability to create our own favorites allows us to have different coffee experiences at all times of the day, where before we got the machine, we just had our morning coffee.
Date published: 2025-07-25
Rated 5 out of
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Dave394 from
Great features - best machine ever
Real enjoy using it to make a variety of coffee beverages.
Date published: 2025-06-27
Rated 5 out of
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Havini from
Espresso festival!
My husband is not an every day coffee drinker, however, when dining out he enjoys a cappuccino after the meal. After I bought this machine for his birthday, he has had cappuccinos several times a day! He has made cappuccinos to anyone who has visited our home. He is thrilled with the quality and ease of making the espresso and cappuccino.
For me this machine was the perfect gift because he is impossible to shop for and please, and machine is easy to clean! We are so happy I just bought a second one for the office!
Date published: 2025-06-15
Rated 5 out of
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Sdub from
Eletta
My Jura S8 started to have issues after about seven years. I decided to go with a different coffee machine and have been very impressed with the Eletta Explore. I especially like the improved convenience of the milk carafes and the ability to do a cold brew n
Date published: 2025-05-25
Rated 5 out of
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Nikos from
Another well-made device, from DeLonghi!
Excellent cappuccino every time! Looks like a well-made Espresso machine. Cannot wait using the cold brew option.
Date published: 2025-04-16
Rated 5 out of
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Amymac from
It’s all about the taste
I bought this machine back in December…it’s fantastic. My family loves coffee and are no strangers in making French presses and espressos “the long way”. The Eletta has spoiled us. Not only by saving us time but being able to dial into our personal preferences.
The worst thing about making this purchase is having a great cup of coffee every morning, my personal fav Flat white, then going on vacation. Your standards will change making it hard to find a decent cup.
Date published: 2025-04-15
Rated 5 out of
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RobN from
The Best!
3 months in and we couldn't be happier! Great machine and great coffee!
Date published: 2025-04-13
Rated 5 out of
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PSW1909 from
Glad we brought it!
We just spent two weeks in Spain and missed the daily treat of having really good cappuccinos. We wanted to upgrade from our Kcup coffee maker to a bean-to-cup fully automachine. We landed on the Eletta Explore after considering several other brands/models. I was willing to get a semiautomatic (spend less money and do more work) but wife was not so we got a fully automatic. We purchased directly from the manufacturer, the transaction was seamless. Overall after using daily for a month, the machine is well made and produces great hot coffee. The display operation software is great. Our box was missing the sample bottle of descaling. CusSer shipped it within a few days.
Date published: 2025-04-09
