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Dedica Metallics EC785

DeLonghi Dedica Metallics EC785

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Sentiment score59% positive
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Last updated: Jul 4, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconNeverBrokeABone
7 months ago

Not sure which Classic you’d get for ~€200, but I moved up to an E24 from a Dedica 785. I’ve enjoyed consistency ever since specially when it comes to temperature and brewing parameters. Dedica has some QOL features like shot programming, temperature settings, but that’s all that comes to mind. Footprint is nice too. It’s certainly capable of making great espresso but the consistency can be hit n miss. Hated getting lukewarm shots. Things i love most about the Gaggia E24; heated grouphead, extreme temperature consistency (every shot is the same once it’s heated up for ~10 minutes), comes with single walled baskets, 3 way solenoid, and an actual 7g single shot basket which is my primary basket. I do miss the automated brewing of the Dedica, but the all-manual brewing on the Gaggia has grown on me. Worth the upgrade, and very much worth the price. If you follow a consistent preheat routine with the Dedica, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with it. Sorry if I missed out on anything, but feel free to ask!

Reddit IconTheNuttyIrishman
4 months ago

the dedica line has various trims that have different features. if you like the idea of automatic milk texture then it's the Bambino plus or dedica maestro. I prefer the dedica line steam wands over either Bambino myself, with the exception of the very basic dedica models that have panarello wands.

Reddit Icon0903GB
3 months ago

We buyed Delonghi Dedica and it is really great. Now I need some advice for some quality grinder. We use pre-ground coffee and espresso latte is really amazing.

Reddit IconAbbys9236
10 months ago

Boss, Dedica is your best bet in 20k - reliable, community-backed, works well enough despite no solenoid/temperature control. I myself started with this, then upgraded later. Gaggia & Hibrew are better ofcourse if you stretch budget. They will give you a more 'true espresso' feel. Avoid AGARO/Wonderchef/Black+Decker for long-term use, good for beginners but weak build quality and Morphy/Ariete are hit-or-miss, poor service. Hope this helps. Enjoy brewing :)

10 months ago

That's probably because many buyers must be beginners who rated. They must be expecting cafe style results 😃. I took it on a friend's recommendation wgo runs three coffee shops. In entry level segment, dedica is well regarded globally. So, My take boss - Try it, enjoy it and upgrade :)

Reddit IconAFEX88
7 months ago

Nice danke. Wie ist die Reinigung? Nutzt man das 2 Bohnen Feature? Kann man den Milch behälter einfach dran und ab machen? Wir trinken eigentlich nur schwarz, Cappuccino, espresso und evtl. Espresso Macchiato. Ist die Maschine dafür geeignet? Schmeckt der Kaffefe? Ist die Nutzung komfortabel? Sorry waren jetzt viele Fragen...

7 months ago

Mega. Danke für die ausführliche Antwort. Mglw. Wird es das. Wollten immer siebträger, aber wir haben keine Lust dass der Kaffee dreck immer rumfliegt. Liegt vll auch an der graeff cm800. Die ded ica hat nach 7 Jahren den Geist aufgegeben.

6 months ago

Jap. 220 Kaffee später sehr zufrieden. Es ist auch Aufwand, aber anderer Aufwand als ein Siebträger. Und definitiv weniger Dreck. Ich habe in der Zwischenzeit 2x sehr gute Kaffee aus einer Siebträger bei Freunden bekommen. Da kann der KVA nicht mithalten. Wenn dass nicht das Ziel ist kann ich die Maschine Empfehlen. Die Auswahl ist Top, ich trinke mal Cappuccino mal Flat White. Meine Frau Kaffee. Latte Macchiato ist auch gut. Am Ende hängt vieles von der Bohne ab. Aktuell habe ich nur ein Problem, dass die Düse manchmal verstopft, dass könnte am Mahlgrad liegen, wenn ich mich an die Empfehlung des Bean Adapt halte, geht es aber.

Reddit Iconahay07
6 months ago

Second vote for the De Longhi

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