Delonghi EC 820.B

The DeLongi Espresso EC820.B espresso machine proudly displays a 'better than energy class A' label, but what does this actually mean? And how does this coffee machine compare to other models on test? Read our full report to find out.

I have had two of these machines. Makes good espresso, but unreliable product. First machine blew up: internal short- circuit burned out the electrics. Second machine pump failed just outside warranty. No doubt the very expensive DeLonghis are reliable...

I use this occasionally (although I'd expected to use it more) because the whole process is a bit long-winded. By the time I've set it up to make a cappuccini I find I drink the coffee pretty quickly and then have to clean the machine. It takes twice...

I previously had a very cheap (and cheerful) Russell Hobbs espresso machine which was a bit slow but otherwise good. Thought the De Longhi would be better. It was awful. To get enough coffee for two cappuccinos I had to fill the large holder twice to...

Originally very pleased with results. However after 6 months now takes longer to make black coffee and crema is not as good. Instructions difficult to interpret for fault finding.Minor annoyance, when moving the Function Selector to coffee delivery...

Purchased in June 2012 and have used it twice - both times a disappointing result. Switching it on, only 2 lights instead of 3 come on for the self test and continuously flash. A very feeble crema and unable to produce enough steam to heat milk for a...

Purchased in December 2011. The machine produced a very rich, frothy coffee however our machine in particular seemed to be fairly faulty. The drip rate was inconsistent at best and non-existant at worst. We have now returned the machine and wait to see...

"thought very long & hard before buying this as our old machine served us well for years, very pleased with the new one up to now, only had it 2 weeks, makes very good coffee looks very smart good value for money"

"Very nicely designed coffee maker. Good value for money. I haven't used the foaming function yet but the coffee tastes great and machine is very easy to use. The only thing to mention (I actually don't mind it but like it) is that that it doesn't stop...

"Excellent product, makes quick great expressos and lattes, very happy, bargain price too.??"