De'Longhi Stilosa EC260 vs La Pavoni Casabar PID Steel

Technical comparison · Single boiler

In brief

Stilosa EC260 and Casabar PID Steel are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.9×). Stilosa EC260 costs less (~€99.9) and is the entry-level choice; Casabar PID Steel offers more capability at a higher price (~€987). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 99.90 € 987 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 20.5 × 34.3 × 28.5 cm 23.5 × – × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 3.907 kg 13.3 kg
Power (W) 1100 W 1320 W
Voltage (V) 220 V —
Category specs
Boiler architecture — Single boiler
Portafilter diameter (mm) — 58 mm mm
PID control — Yes
Max pump pressure (bar) 15 bar 15 bar
Pump type — Vibration
Boiler material Stainless steel Brass
Water tank capacity (l) 1 l 3 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand —
Pressure gauge — Yes

The differences that matter

  • Price: Stilosa EC260 99.9 € vs Casabar PID Steel 987 €
  • Water tank capacity: Stilosa EC260 1 l vs Casabar PID Steel 3 l
  • Boiler material: Stilosa EC260 Stainless steel · Casabar PID Steel Brass

Which one to choose

Choose Stilosa EC260 if…

you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Stilosa EC260 sheet →

Choose Casabar PID Steel if…

you value water tank capacity. It is the most capable in its class.

See the Casabar PID Steel sheet →

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