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De’Longhi Eletta Explore (EX:4) vs De’Longhi Eletta Ultra

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De’LonghiEletta Explore (EX:4)De’LonghiEletta Ultra
Overview
Released–February 2026
Brewing
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
Integrated grinderYesYes
Milk systemAutomatic milk carafeAutomatic milk carafe
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)19 bar19 bar
Coffee and capsule compatibilityExact current UK ECAM450.86.T EX:4 /0132250172, with Cold Extraction Technology. Earlier non-EX:4 and non-Cold-Brew Eletta Explore configurations are not assumed equivalent.Automatic bean grinding and brewing; supports pre-ground coffee and twin-shot function. UK version ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243.
Drinks and brewing modesCurrent UK heading lists 52 one-touch drinks, including hot coffee and milk recipes, Cold Brew, Cold Brew Pot, Cold Brew to Mix, cold-brew milk drinks, iced coffee/milk variants, Coffee Pot, hot water and Mug To Go.Maker UK menu states 51 drinks, with hot coffee, hot milk, iced coffee, cold milk and cold-brew recipes. Includes filter-style coffee, coffee pot, tea and hot water; six creative recipes have guided on-screen instructions.
GrinderIntegrated manually adjustable grinder; Bean Adapt through the Coffee Link app guides settings for selected beans. No exact headline grind-step count inferred from dial markings.Bean Adapt guides grind, dose and temperature for selected beans. UK page confirms an integrated grinder; the exact adjustment-step count is unpublished and omitted.
Dosing and tampingPre-ground-coffee chute, adjustable intensity and recipe quantities; manual qualifies which recipes accept pre-ground coffee.–
Milk preparationSupplied LatteCrema Hot and Cool carafes prepare hot and cold milk foam. Separate carafe rinsing and disassembly remain necessary; cold foam is distinct from cold coffee extraction.LatteCrema Hot and Cool milk carafes are both supplied, for automatic hot and cold milk foam. Carafes have adjustable foam and automatic cleaning functions.
Cold drinksCold Brew recipes infuse coffee with room-temperature water at low pressure through Cold Extraction Technology; iced coffee is separately listed. Current maker UK page claims Cold Brew in under five minutes, depending on the selected drink.Cold Extraction Technology prepares cold brew in under five minutes according to the maker. Iced coffee recipes are separately listed; iced serving does not by itself establish cold extraction.
Capacity
Water tank1.8 L1.8 L
Bean hopper300 g–
Cup clearance143 mm–
Water supplyRemovable 1.8 L tank, programmable hardness and filter support; 300 g bean hopper.Removable 1.8 L water tank; supports a water filter and programmable water hardness.
Cup sizes and clearanceCurrent UK technical table specifies 143 mm maximum cup height, while its other product-data field gives 170 mm. To Go mode uses a folding tray and the maker confirms a supplied 16 oz travel mug. The competing clearance fields are qualified rather than treated as identical positions.–
Used coffee capacityFourteen-portion grounds container.Used grounds container holds fourteen portions.
Design and power
Height385 mm380 mm
Width260 mm235 mm
Depth450 mm455 mm
Weight11.3 kg10.95 kg
Rated power1,450 W1,450 W
Automatic power offYes–
Phone appYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Controls and profiles3.5-inch colour touchscreen, hot/cold/To Go drink collections and four personalised profiles.4.3-inch colour touchscreen, seven drink collections and four user profiles. Coffee Moments suggests drinks according to habits and time of day.
App and connectionsBuilt-in Wi-Fi and De’Longhi Coffee Link app; remote control and app-guided Bean Adapt require a home network. Manual describes connection setup and changes to network credentials.UK product data confirms Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile app support; current maker table does not identify the app name.
Electrical requirements220–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 1450 W and maximum 10 A; manual automatic switch-off and energy-saving mode. Published 19 bar is pump rating rather than brewing-pressure claim.UK version: 220–240 V, 1450 W. Maker Silent Technology claim is up to 65% quieter than De’Longhi fully automatic machines without Silent Technology; not an absolute measured sound level.
Size and weight260 × 450 × 385 mm width × depth × height. Exact current UK SKU weighs 11.3 kg; shared manual gives 10/11 kg explicitly varying by model. Manual cord length 1250 mm.235 × 455 × 380 mm width × depth × height, as labelled in the manufacturer dimensional illustration; 10.95 kg machine weight.
Included accessoriesHot and cold milk carafes, travel mug, ice tray, water filter, hot-water spout, scoop and cleaning brush shown in the maker accessory view.Hot and cold milk carafes and hot-water spout; maker accessory image also shows water filter, ground-coffee scoop and maintenance supplies.
Cleaning and maintenanceRemovable infuser, milk-carafe rinse and component washing, guided descaling/filter replacement and emptyable tray/grounds bin; follow the manual’s part-specific dishwasher instructions.Automatic milk-carafe and brewing-unit cleaning systems and on-screen maintenance guidance; grounds bin and drip tray still need emptying.
Regional availabilityExact active UK SKU was orderable with seven units, without preorder or backorder, when checked.UK ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243 was orderable, with no preorder or backorder, in the manufacturer store when checked.
Release and generation detailsMaker catalogue availableFrom says July 2025 and onlineDate 23 April 2025 for EX:4. First worldwide retail sale is unconfirmed, so released is omitted.Maker UK product data gives availableFrom 1 February 2026 and onlineDate 17 February 2026. TechRadar states a UK launch on 26 February; February precision is retained rather than choosing a conflicting day.

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