DeLonghi Eletta Explore

Pros

• Iced / cold-brew function quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.8
  Cold extraction programs deliver genuinely chilled drinks around fifty degrees with accurate ice guidance, and reviewers say the rich iced lattes, foamy cold cappuccinos, cold brew style drinks, and newly praised deep cold drink menu with strong cold foam options make it an excellent cold coffee performer for the price.
• Milk, steam & frothing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.7
  Reviews note that the Eletta Explore offers multiple milk programs for both hot and cold drinks and can create thick, velvety foam, with users highlighting that its cold foam in particular works very well even with nonfat or nondairy milk for café-style lattes and iced beverages.
• Grinder, hopper & dosing system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Owners praise the built in stainless steel grinder for producing even, adjustable grinds across its many settings, saying it can be fine tuned for stronger shots as long as beans are high quality and not overly oily to avoid clogging.
• Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Owners note that the machine heats in about thirty seconds and begins brewing quickly, and they particularly appreciate that its cold extraction programs compress traditionally slow cold brew style drinks into just a few minutes for busy mornings.
• Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  Reviews describe the Eletta Explore’s espresso and milk drinks as consistently excellent for a super automatic, noting that both classic hot specialties and the many iced recipes taste rich and well balanced once dialed in to personal strength and size preferences.
• Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  A responsive color TFT with user profiles and clear on screen tips organizes a feature rich set of hot, cold, and to go menus, so owners find it easy to customize and save drinks for everyday use, even though some find tasks like swapping carafes, managing the water tank, and dealing with the slow app mildly frustrating.
• Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
• Automation & sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Users appreciate DeLonghi’s two year standard warranty plus an extra year when registering or buying direct, saying the extended coverage offers welcome peace of mind on a premium machine even though many never need to use it.
• Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Reviews highlight the included hot and cold LatteCrema carafes, travel mug, and ice tray as useful accessories that support different milk types and easy storage, though some users find the split two carafe setup and loose lids a bit fussy to handle.
• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Reviews report that the Eletta Explore can grind and dose strongly enough to reach espresso level pressure and pull consistently syrupy, crema rich shots when dialed in with fresh beans, though some users note occasional acidic shots if beans sit too long in the non airtight hopper.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Reviews report that despite its mostly plastic shell, the Eletta Explore feels solidly assembled, with sturdy fitting trays, tanks, and carafes, and that the stainless steel grinder and removable brew group appear built to last many years with regular cleaning.
• Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Owners find daily maintenance straightforward thanks to automatic rinse cycles, an easily removable brew group and simple to disassemble milk carafes, and they report that descaling is an infrequent but longer guided process that typically takes around half an hour.
• Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  Feedback notes that the adjustable spout area, lift up drip tray panel, included travel mug, and programmable to go menu make it easy to brew tall takeout-style drinks and fill large tumblers, though some users still find swapping between the hot and cold milk carafes mildly fiddly.
• Capsules, pods & consumables ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Reviews appreciate that the Eletta Explore can also brew from pre ground coffee, letting users quickly switch to decaf or keep making drinks when whole beans run low.
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  Owners view the Eletta Explore as a modern looking, award winning machine with a tilted color display and helpful icons, but its boxy, plastic heavy body, tall height, and need for clearance above the top filled hopper and front loading water tank still demand generous counter space and can make placement a bit awkward.
• Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Reviewers acknowledge the Eletta Explore’s high price tag but still consider it excellent value, as its combination of quality hot drinks, true iced coffee programs, and to go features would usually require spending much more on competing machines.