The De'Longhi EC155 is a fantastic coffee machine that lets you put your stamp on your coffee. It’s ideal for making coffee for your personal taste. Priced at between $90 and $100, the EC155 coffee maker is in the lower end of the budget for high-quality coffee machines, so you’d certainly be getting more for your money when it comes to this coffee maker. De’Longhi is a long-standing, reliable brand in the world of coffee machines, so you can rest assured that you’d be getting nothing but excellence with this coffee machine.

The appearance of the De’Longhi EC155 is simply stylish. The finish is black, so it can easily fit into any style of room and not look out of place. It’s quite a compact coffee machine, measuring 8 x 10 x 11 inches and only weighing around 6.68 pounds, so it’s quite small in comparison to other coffee makers and won’t take all the effort in the world to move from place to place. The EC155 will look trendy on the countertop and takes up little room thanks to its space-saving design, so it can be a feature when you want it to be. The boiler is stainless steel, so you know you’re getting supreme quality in this coffee machine that’s built to last.

Like with lots of the best coffee makers, the water tank on the De’Longhi EC155 is situated at the back, so it doesn’t hinder the overall design. There is a large dial on the front of the coffee machine, which is clearly visible and complements the entire style, thanks to the black and silver contrast. The tamper and milk frother sit neatly underneath the dial, and the stainless drip tray finishes off the supreme quality of the EC155.

When it comes to the De’Longhi coffee machine, customization is key. That’s why there are so many great features on the EC155 that benefit its usability and superiority. One of the brilliant things about this coffee maker is that it’s compatible with both ESE coffee pods and ground coffee. This automatically puts it up there in the versatility stakes, as it means you have the option to be flexible with your coffee choices and are not just limited to one style of coffee. This is especially great if you prefer the efficiency of coffee pods in the week and want to soak up the luxuriousness of ground coffee on the weekends.

You can opt for the self-priming mode on this coffee machine, meaning you can save time making your coffee so you can get it faster, great if you’re in a rush. As well as this, the De’Longhi EC155 also gives the option of either a single or double shot of espresso so that you can decide the strength of your coffee. Thanks to the 15-bar pressure pump, you know you’ll always be getting authentic-tasting, barista-quality coffee with every cup. The tamper included offers a great extraction of ground coffee, so you get the rich flavor time and time again.

In addition to the fantastic espresso function on the De’Longhi EC155, this coffee machine also comes with the option to make milky coffees like a cappuccino. There is no specific function to create a latte at the push of a button, but as you’re the one in control of the milk, then it’s a case of trying it out and customizing the coffee to suit you. The manual swivel jet milk frother allows you to create a rich and creamy foam to make a milky coffee the way you prefer. This hands-on section of the EC155 adds great flexibility to this machine, as you’re able to froth the milk to exactly the way you like it. When making a cappuccino, the advanced cappuccino system keeps the coffee at the optimum temperature, so you can brew your next coffee and not have to wait for it all to heat up again. There are also two separate thermostats on the EC155 so that you can control the pressure of the water and the steam entirely separately.

The De’Longhi EC155 is exceptionally easy to clean, even without an automatic cleaning function. While lack of this option may spell disaster for some, the EC155 coffee make can be quickly and efficiently cleaned thanks to its removable accessories. The water tank can be removed to clean and comes with an indicator light which is good to know, so you’re aware of when you need to re-fill. Although the 35 oz capacity is considered too small for some customers who say they have to refill often, it’s still ample enough that you can get plenty of cups of coffee out of it before refilling. With such a such a sleek design, the EC155 is easy to wipe clean too.

This coffee machine is also straightforward to use. The water tank is visible so you can keep an eye on the level and the instructions on the front are not too overwhelming. Although the dial can be confusing to understand at first, you may find it gets easier to know when you’re more familiar with the machine. Coffee maker reviews are also a great way to get hints and tips on how to use the machine if you’re in doubt. One of the slight issues other customers found with the De’Longhi is that the drip tray only accommodates for very small, espresso-sized cups. You can remove the drip tray to fit a bigger cup in, but the option of a taller mug isn’t there. However, many customers have praised this machine for its excellent user-friendly features, and as it’s so simply sleek, you’ll be able to create your perfect espresso, cappuccino or latte in no time.

With so many features to allow you to create great-tasting coffee, De’Longhi has done an excellent job in providing a machine that can easily make cups of coffee in the push of a button or gives you the option of going full-barista to make a coffee with that personal taste.  The De’Longhi EC155 makes coffees to order and gives you the freedom to customize it the way you want to. This coffee machine also comes with a 1-year warranty, so you’ve got the manufacturer De’Longhi to sort any problems out should they arise. If you’re looking for a coffee maker that’s excellent value for money, simply effective and compact in design, this could be the one for you.