Espresso machines · owner-verdict comparison

De'Longhi Dedica EC685 vs Rancilio Silvia V6: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Rancilio Silvia V6: 74% of 77 owners recommend it, vs 48% of 139 for the De'Longhi Dedica EC685.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

De'Longhi Dedica EC685

48%of 139 owners recommend
48% recommend · 17% neutral · 35% don't
Owners praise
  • Great espresso once dialed in, especially with mods like a bottomless portafilter or better basket
  • Durable and long-lasting with daily use, many owners report 4-10 years of service
  • Excellent value for the price
Owners complain about
  • Inconsistent shots, very sensitive to grind size and tamping
  • Coffee comes out sour or overly bitter
  • Portafilter slips, pops, or unlocks itself under pressure
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Rancilio Silvia V6

74%of 77 owners recommend
74% recommend · 16% neutral · 10% don't
Owners praise
  • Tank-like build quality with metal construction
  • Lasts for many years, often decades, of daily use
  • Makes excellent espresso and steams milk well
Owners complain about
  • Temperature inconsistency requiring temp surfing without a PID
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What De'Longhi Dedica EC685 owners say

“Bought it back in 2018 not a single issue and still as the first day despite being used daily. Beautiful machine that looks great in the kitchen and prepares really good coffees”
— @Maximiliano.Montero on YouTube
“I got the dedica from a friend as my first espresso machine when he upgraded”
— @andrei0525 on YouTube
“Long story short: my dedica never delivered hot enough water and I could't brew any coffee other than oily dark roasts in a consistent way.”
— epegar on Reddit

What Rancilio Silvia V6 owners say

“Overall I am very happy”
— @leonardmilcin7798 on YouTube
“Four years in and my Silvia runs good as new.”
— @zdangor7289 on YouTube
“Here in Canada the Rancilio sells for twice the price of a Gaggia Classic Pro E24 and I cannot see the added value.”
— @FBIMitch on YouTube