De'Longhi Classic EM450 vs De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
Classic EM450 and La Specialista Touch are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Classic EM450 is the entry-level choice; La Specialista Touch offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Classic EM450
De'Longhi
F1 · Entry
|
La Specialista Touch
De'Longhi
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.90 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.6 × 28.3 × 31 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 4.1 kg | 10.4 kg |
| Power (W) | 1325 W | 1450 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.7 l | 1.8 l |
| Steam wand | Panarello | Automatic steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Classic EM450
Most capable Entry
Highest technical score among the 4 sheets in the Thermoblock category (entry-level tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Entry
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Thermoblock category (entry-level tier): €180. The next one has a list price of €275. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →La Specialista Touch
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Classic EM450 1.7 l vs La Specialista Touch 1.8 l
- Steam wand: Classic EM450 Panarello · La Specialista Touch Automatic steam wand
Which one to choose
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