Overview
The De'Longhi Eletta Explore is De'Longhi's most advanced super-automatic espresso machine, featuring an impressive 3.5-inch full-color TFT touchscreen and an industry-leading selection of over 40 drink recipes. The Explore introduces De'Longhi's next-generation LatteCrema Hot & Cold system, which can create both hot frothed milk and cold foam — enabling iced cappuccinos, cold foam lattes, and creative cold coffee drinks that were previously impossible with a super-automatic. The touchscreen interface is beautifully designed, showing each drink with a realistic preview and allowing granular customization of every parameter. Up to six user profiles store individual preferences, and the machine learns from your usage patterns. The grinder features 13 settings with Bean Adapt Technology, and an innovative CoffeeLink system connects the machine to De'Longhi's app for recipe updates and maintenance tracking. The brewing unit operates at optimized temperatures thanks to PID-controlled thermoblock technology, and the pre-infusion phase has been extended for better extraction. Build quality is a step up from the Dinamica series with a more premium chassis and integrated cup warmer on top. For the household that wants the absolute best in automatic coffee without touching a portafilter, the Eletta Explore represents the state of the art in De'Longhi engineering.
The De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM450.86 comes equipped with PID temperature control for precise brewing, pre-infusion for even extraction. It features a thermoblock boiler system made of stainless steel. The gear pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.
Priced at $1,800, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM450.86 is designed for dedicated prosumers who demand professional-grade equipment. As a super-automatic machine, it handles everything from grinding to extraction at the touch of a button — perfect for convenience without sacrificing quality.
In terms of build quality, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM450.86 is a substantial machine, weighing in at 11.5 kg, manufactured in Italy, drawing 1450W of power. With dimensions of 275 x 445 x 375 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 1800 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.
Full Specifications
| Brand | De'Longhi |
|---|---|
| Model | De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM450.86 |
| Category | Super-Auto |
| Status | Current |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Year Introduced | 2023 |
| Boiler Type | Thermoblock |
| Boiler Material | Stainless Steel |
| Pump Type | Gear |
| Pump Pressure | 15.0 bar |
| PID Control | Yes |
| Pre-Infusion | Yes |
| Pressure Profiling | No |
| Flow Control | No |
| Group Head | Internal Brew Unit |
| Steam Wand | Auto |
| Water Source | Reservoir |
| Reservoir Capacity | 1800 ml |
| Cup Warmer | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 275 x 445 x 375 mm |
| Weight | 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs) |
| Wattage | 1450 W |
| Voltage | 120V |
| MSRP | $1,800 |