De’Longhi Eletta Explore (EX:4) vs JURA E8 (fifth generation)
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| De’LonghiEletta Explore (EX:4) | JURAE8 (fifth generation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | – | – |
| Brewing | ||
| Type | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Grind settings | – | 7 |
| Milk system | Automatic milk carafe | Automatic milk spout |
| Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim) | 19 bar | 15 bar |
| Coffee and capsule compatibility | Exact 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. | Fifth-generation E8, model year 2025, exact Piano Black UKD article 15842. Hot Brew, Light Brew and Sweet Foam preparation modes; earlier E8 generations are separate hardware. |
| Drinks and brewing modes | Current 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. | 27 maker-listed specialities, including espresso, coffee, americano, lungo, doppio, cortado, macchiato, cappuccino, flat white and latte macchiato, with selected light or sweet variants; milk foam and hot water. |
| Heating system | – | One thermoblock, one fluid system and one pump. The published 15 bar is the pump maximum rather than a claim of brewing pressure. |
| Temperature control | – | Three programmable brewing-temperature levels and three hot-water temperature levels. |
| Grinder | Integrated 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. | P.A.G.2 grinder with seven programmable grind levels; returns to its resting position after grinding, allowing adjustment when stationary. |
| Dosing and tamping | Pre-ground-coffee chute, adjustable intensity and recipe quantities; manual qualifies which recipes accept pre-ground coffee. | Variable 5–16 g brewing unit, ground-coffee chute and ten programmable strength levels. Two-cup espresso/coffee options are distinct from milk-drink preparation. |
| Milk preparation | Supplied 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. | HP3 automatic milk system with CX3 interchangeable spout draws milk through a supplied pipe from a separate container. Supplied syrup attachment adds Sweet Foam; milk carafes and Cool Control coolers are optional accessories. |
| Cold drinks | Cold 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. | Light Brew extracts at a lower temperature for warm drinks; this E8 does not list the Z10’s Cold Extraction Process or cold milk foam. |
| Capacity | ||
| Water tank | 1.8 L | 1.9 L |
| Bean hopper | 300 g | 280 g |
| Cup clearance | 143 mm | 111 mm |
| Water supply | Removable 1.8 L tank, programmable hardness and filter support; 300 g bean hopper. | – |
| Cup sizes and clearance | Current 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. | Coffee and hot-water spouts adjust from 65–111 mm. Separate cappuccino spout adjusts from 107–153 mm; the headline clearance describes the coffee spout. |
| Used coffee capacity | Fourteen-portion grounds container. | Grounds container approximately 16 servings. |
| Design and power | ||
| Height | 385 mm | 348 mm |
| Width | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 450 mm | 446 mm |
| Weight | 11.3 kg | 10 kg |
| Rated power | 1,450 W | 1,450 W |
| Automatic power off | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | – |
| Controls and profiles | 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, hot/cold/To Go drink collections and four personalised profiles. | 3.5-inch colour display operated with buttons, rather than a touchscreen; individually adjustable drink settings and Quality Assistant maintenance prompts. |
| App and connections | Built-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. | J.O.E. app and Coffee Timer require a separately purchased Wi-Fi Connect transmitter. The UK specification explicitly lists no transmitter supplied. Manual allows scheduling up to 16 hours ahead with J.O.E.; headline connectivity booleans omitted because the module is optional. |
| Electrical requirements | 220–240 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. | UKD version: 230 V, 1450 W, 10 A and 1.1 m cable. Maker states 0 W standby, energy-saving mode and programmable switch-off. |
| Size and weight | 260 × 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. | 270 × 348 × 446 mm width × height × depth; 10 kg. |
| Included accessories | Hot and cold milk carafes, travel mug, ice tray, water filter, hot-water spout, scoop and cleaning brush shown in the maker accessory view. | Ground-coffee measuring spoon, syrup attachment, milk pipe with connector, milk-cleaning container and tablets, cleaning tablets, CLARIS Smart+ filter and filter extension. Milk storage and connectivity accessories are not included. |
| Cleaning and maintenance | Removable 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-system cleaning and integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling programmes. Fixed brewing unit; manual requires daily milk-system cleaning after milk preparation. |
| Water filters | – | CLARIS Smart+ cartridge with automatic filter detection. |
| Regional availability | Exact active UK SKU was orderable with seven units, without preorder or backorder, when checked. | Current maker UK home-machine range lists Piano Black UKD 15842 with dealer distribution; this confirms regional range presence, not live stock at every dealer. |
| Release and generation details | Maker catalogue availableFrom says July 2025 and onlineDate 23 April 2025 for EX:4. First worldwide retail sale is unconfirmed, so released is omitted. | Maker notice dated 13 October 2025 identifies the fifth generation and specification table gives model year 2025. First retail sale date has not been established, so released is omitted. |
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