In brief: how we read the data
Based on spec sheets, not on measurements of our own.
The narrowest, in the entry-level bracket
De'Longhi Pump Espresso Coffee Machine Dedica EC685.M
14.9 cm wide, 33 cm deep and 30.5 cm tall according to De'Longhi. Thermoblock, 1.1 l tank, takes ground coffee and ESE pods. No grinder.
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Heating system
- Thermoblock
- Water tank
- 1.1 l
- Width
- 14.9 cm
Price at Amazon:£149.00Including VAT; delivery may be extra. The price is checked once a day and may have changed since. The price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies.
Regular price on the manufacturer’s website:£229.99
The lowest and the shallowest
De'Longhi Stilosa Manual espresso maker EC230.BK / EC260
21 cm wide, 26 cm deep and 29 cm tall according to the manual, at 3.5 kg. 1 l tank. No grinder.
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Water tank
- 1 l
- Width
- 21 cm
Price at Amazon:£89.00Including VAT; delivery may be extra. The price is checked once a day and may have changed since. The price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies.
Regular price on the manufacturer’s website:£105.99
The narrowest with a built-in grinder
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Manual espresso maker EC9155.MB
28.5 cm wide, 36.5 cm deep and 40 cm tall. A 15-setting grinder and a 1.7 l tank, so no separate grinder is needed.
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Heating system
- Thermoblock
- Water tank
- 1.7 l
- Width
- 28.5 cm
Price at Amazon:£349.00Including VAT; delivery may be extra. The price is checked once a day and may have changed since. The price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies.
Regular price on the manufacturer’s website:£529.99
The models compared on the data
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| Model | Offer | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 De'Longhi Pump Espresso Coffee Machine Dedica EC685.M | 14.9 × 30.5 × 33 cm | not stated | 1.1 l | not stated | Steam wand | Entry level | £149.00 | £229.99 | Check price on Amazon |
 De'Longhi Dedica Duo manual coffee maker EC890.M | 14.9 × 30.5 × 33 cm | 4.2 kg | 1.1 l | not stated | Steam wand | Mid-range | not stated | £279.99 | Check price on Amazon |
 De'Longhi Stilosa Manual espresso maker EC230.BK / EC260 | 21 × 29 × 26 cm | 3.5 kg | 1 l | not stated | Steam wand | Entry level | £89.00 | £105.99 | Check price on Amazon |
 De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Manual espresso maker EC9155.MB | 28.5 × 40 × 36.5 cm | not stated | 1.7 l | Yes | Steam wand | Mid-range | £349.00 | £529.99 | Check price on Amazon |
 Sage the Barista Express (SES875) | 31.8 × 40.4 × 35.1 cm | not stated | 2 l | Yes | Steam wand | Upper mid-range | £499.00 | £629.95 | Check price on Amazon |
 Ninja Luxe Café Premier (ES601UK) | 33.6 × 37.2 × 34.4 cm | 11.7 kg | 2 l | Yes | Automatic frother | Upper mid-range | £549.00 | £579.99 | Check price on Amazon |
No model matches this selection.
Sources: manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. “not stated” means not stated by the manufacturer or not yet verified by us. Prices at Amazon: as of 10 Nov 2026, 10:31, checked once a day. They may have changed since; the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies. Price stated by the manufacturer, excluding promotions. The retailer’s current price may differ. Photos: the respective manufacturers. Offer: Paid link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The short answer
- The gap is narrow: the Dedica EC685 and the Dedica Duo are 14.9 cm wide.
- The worktop is shallow or the wall cupboard hangs low: the Stilosa is 26 cm deep and 29 cm tall.
- You do not want a second appliance for the grinder: La Specialista Arte has the grinder built in and is 28.5 cm wide.
Sort the table above by the dimension that limits you.
Width
Almost 19 cm separate the narrowest machine from the widest. The three machines with a grinder need about twice the width of a Dedica. If you plan to grind fresh, though, count the grinder in with a Dedica: the separate Sage Smart Grinder Pro, for example, is 21.5 cm wide.
Depth and height
On depth the Stilosa leads at 26 cm. The Dedica is narrow but 33 cm deep. Allow room behind the machine for the plug and the water tank.
Height is about the gap under the wall cupboard. The Stilosa is 29 cm tall, the Dedica 30.5 cm. The machines with a grinder stand taller: 37.2 cm for the Ninja, 40 cm for La Specialista Arte and 40.4 cm for the Barista Express. On those, beans go in from the top.
Footprint compared
Width times depth gives the area the machine takes up on the worktop. Worked out from the manufacturers’ figures:
| Model | Width × depth | Footprint (rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| De’Longhi Dedica EC685 and Dedica Duo | 14.9 × 33 cm | about 490 cm² |
| De’Longhi Stilosa | 21 × 26 cm | about 550 cm² |
| De’Longhi La Specialista Arte | 28.5 × 36.5 cm | about 1,040 cm² |
| Sage Barista Express | 31.8 × 35.1 cm | about 1,120 cm² |
| Ninja Luxe Café Premier | 33.6 × 34.4 cm | about 1,160 cm² |
The Dedica and the Stilosa therefore take up about half the area of the machines with a grinder.
What you give up with a small machine
- Water tank: 1 l on the Stilosa and 1.1 l on the Dedica, against 2 l on the Barista Express and the Ninja. You refill more often.
- Grinder: the Dedica and the Stilosa have none. You need ground coffee, ESE pods or a grinder.
- Cup height: cups up to 12 cm fit under the Dedica according to De’Longhi, and up to 11 cm under the Stilosa.
Small size does help with weight: the Stilosa weighs 3.5 kg according to the manual, the Dedica Duo 4.2 kg. The Ninja weighs 11.7 kg. For the other three, the manufacturers state no weight.
What the published sizes leave out
This page rests on the manufacturers’ product pages and manuals, not on measurements of our own.
- The Sage Bambino and Bambino Plus are not in the table. We have no reliable dimensions for either: the figures on Sage’s pages are unclear or contradict each other. Their other data is on the Sage range page.
- Stilosa: the product page and the manual give different dimensions. We follow the manual.
- Room to work: how much space you need for the portafilter, the steam wand and the tank lid appears on no spec sheet.
- Noise: no manufacturer states a decibel figure.
Every espresso machine in our database is in the home espresso machine comparison. If you are after a narrow bean-to-cup machine instead, see small bean-to-cup coffee machines.
ToolWhich coffee machine should I buy? A chooser based on your needsFrequently asked questions
What is the smallest espresso machine?
By width, the De'Longhi Dedica: the Dedica EC685 and the Dedica Duo are 14.9 cm wide according to De'Longhi. By height and depth, the De'Longhi Stilosa, at 29 cm tall and 26 cm deep; it is 21 cm wide.
How much space does an espresso machine with a grinder need?
The three machines with a built-in grinder in our database are 28.5 cm (De'Longhi La Specialista Arte), 31.8 cm (Sage Barista Express) and 33.6 cm (Ninja Luxe Café Premier) wide. A Dedica is narrower, but needs a grinder beside it.
Why are the Sage Bambino and Bambino Plus missing?
Because we have no reliable dimensions for either. For the Bambino, Sage's pages give figures in an order that cannot be right; for the Bambino Plus, Sage's pages contradict each other from one country to the next. We would rather show nothing than a wrong number.
Does a small espresso machine have a smaller water tank?
On the data, yes. The Stilosa holds 1 litre and the two Dedica models 1.1 litres. The larger machines hold 1.7 litres (La Specialista Arte) and 2 litres (Sage Barista Express, Ninja Luxe Café Premier).
How tall a cup fits under a Dedica?
Up to 12 cm according to De'Longhi, on both the Dedica EC685 and the Dedica Duo. On the Stilosa it is 11 cm.