CASABREWS CM5418 vs De'Longhi Stilosa
The De'Longhi Stilosa scores higher overall (56 to 53), but the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on heat-up and speed and build and reliability.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the CASABREWS CM5418 if
you are moving up from pods, make a latte or a pair of them each morning, and want to spend as little as possible while you learn.
Pick the De'Longhi Stilosa if
you want to learn espresso by hand on the smallest possible budget, make one or two drinks at a time and can put money toward a real grinder alongside it.
Aspect by aspect
| 6.4 | Shot quality | 5.3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Milk steaming | 5.6 | ||
| 5.7 | Ease and workflow | 5.7 | ||
| 3.0 | Build and reliability | 4.3 | ||
| 3.1 | Heat-up and speed | 6.7 | ||
| 5.0 | Cleaning and upkeep | 5.0 | ||
| 7.9 | Value | 7.7 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Heat-up and speed: the De'Longhi Stilosa scores 6.7 to the CASABREWS CM5418's 3.1.
- Build and reliability: the De'Longhi Stilosa scores 4.3 to the CASABREWS CM5418's 3.0.
- Shot quality: the CASABREWS CM5418 scores 6.4 to the De'Longhi Stilosa's 5.3.
The details
| CASABREWS CM5418 | De'Longhi Stilosa | |
|---|---|---|
| CASABREWS | Manufacturer | De'Longhi |
| Thermoblock Single Boiler | Boiler type | Stainless steel boiler |
| 51 mm | Portafilter size | — |
| Yes | PID temperature control | — |
| 34 fl oz / 1.0 L | Water tank | — |
| 8.6 lb | Weight | — |
| $139.99 (list price at Casabrews) | Price | $194.95 (list price at Walmart) |
