De'Longhi
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB
$699.95
Released 2021
Best Espresso Machines · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini ES301 is cheaper at $449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
De'Longhi
$699.95
Released 2021
Ninja
$449.99Cheaper
Released 2024
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini ES301 is the cheaper at $449.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699.95 | $449.99 |
| Brand | De'Longhi | Ninja |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Type | semi-automatic | semi-automatic |
| Boiler | thermoblock | — |
| Built in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Grind settings | 8 | 60 |
| Milk frother | manual steam wand (My LatteArt) | manual steam wand |
| Pressure (bar) | 15 | — |
| Water tank (L) | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2021 | 2024 |
Sources — De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB: coffeeness.de (verified 2026-06-15). Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini ES301: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (TechRadar, Reviewed/USA Today) cover this exact De'Longhi La Specialista Arte EC9155MB. Both praise the commercial-style steam wand (excellent even on oat milk) and the smooth, full-bodied espresso from the integrated grinder, and call it easy for beginners. TechRadar measured quiet 54dB operation and 24-second shots. Downsides: it's expensive, some parts aren't dishwasher safe, there's minor dripping/splashing, and crema thickness can vary shot-to-shot. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Commercial-style MyLatteArt steam wand froths milk (incl. oat) excellently; Smooth, rich, full-bodied espresso from the integrated grinder; Easy to use and beginner-friendly.
Flagged: Expensive / premium price point; Crema thickness varies shot-to-shot; Some dripping/splashing after pouring.
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