De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 vs De'Longhi La Specialista Opera
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
Dedica Style EC685 and La Specialista Opera are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~3.5×). Dedica Style EC685 costs less (~€274.99) and is the entry-level choice; La Specialista Opera offers more capability at a higher price (~€949.99). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Dedica Style EC685
De'Longhi
F1 · Entry
|
La Specialista Opera
De'Longhi
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 274.99 € | 949.99 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 14.9 × 33 × 30.5 cm | 36.9 × 38 × 44.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.22 kg | 13.2 kg |
| Power (W) | 1450 W | 1550 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | 19 bar |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.1 l | 2 l |
| Steam wand | Panarello | Manual steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Dedica Style EC685
No awards in this tier.
La Specialista Opera
Most capable Advanced
Highest technical score among the 3 sheets in the Thermoblock category (advanced tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Dedica Style EC685 274.99 € vs La Specialista Opera 949.99 € — Dedica Style EC685 wins (+245%)
- Water tank capacity: Dedica Style EC685 1.1 l vs La Specialista Opera 2 l — La Specialista Opera wins (+82%)
- Steam wand: Dedica Style EC685 Panarello · La Specialista Opera Manual steam wand
Which one to choose
Choose La Specialista Opera if…
you value water tank capacity. It is the most capable in its class.
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