DeLonghi Eletta Explore
Verdict
A near-perfect bean-to-cup machine if you want excellent espresso plus genuinely useful hot and cold options. It’s expensive, but the setup, touchscreen experience, and plug-and-play milk system make great results feel effortless day to day.
Pros
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Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
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Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
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Iced / cold-brew function quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.8Cold extraction programs are positioned as a real year-round advantage, and this review reinforces that the Eletta Explore offers numerous cold coffee and cold brew options that perform impressively alongside its hot drinks, making it a standout choice for iced coffee fans.
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Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
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Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.7Reviews report that the Eletta Explore performs reliably once dialed in, and this review emphasizes how effortless it is to produce consistently great results across many drink types, with customization for intensity and volume plus Bean Adapt helping match grind and brew to the beans.
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Milk, steam & frothing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.5
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Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
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Recognition & certifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5This review notes the Eletta Explore’s design has earned major design awards (including Red Dot and iF), reinforcing its premium, thoughtfully executed look and modern interface compared with older models in the line.
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
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Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4A responsive color TFT with clear on-screen guidance makes the Eletta Explore feel easy and even fun to use, and this review adds that quick-access buttons, clear prompts, and an interface that explains what it is doing help users make and customize drinks confidently.
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Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
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Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4Reviews say the Eletta Explore comes well equipped, and this review highlights the included hot water spout plus hot and cold LatteCrema carafes that connect via a clever accessory socket, making it feel like a complete out-of-box setup even if storing and swapping accessories can add a bit of handling.
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Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3Reviewers note the 60oz water tank and generous bean hopper support frequent coffee making, and this review adds that while the 1.8L tank is convenient to pull from the front, the reviewer still wished it were a bit larger, making capacity feel good but not perfect for the heaviest households.
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Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
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Grinder, hopper & dosing system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
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Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.1
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Capsules, pods & consumables ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
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Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
Cons
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App, connectivity & smart control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.4
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Pot function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.1The pot function is treated as a nice-to-have rather than a highlight in this review: it appears in the drink menu and can be used with an optional purchased pot, but availability varies by region and the reviewer does not position it as a core reason to buy the machine.
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Accuracy of marketing claims ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0This review treats some Eletta Explore claims skeptically, arguing that recipe counts can feel inflated and that much of the messaging is hype, while also conceding that at least some promises (like fitting travel mugs) hold up better in practice than expected.
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Design flaws ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.8Some reviews flag design quirks, and this review focuses on smaller practical drawbacks: only four user profiles, a remote-brewing workflow limited by the pre-flush catch, and a water tank the reviewer wished were slightly larger, even while noting overall complaints are hard to find.
