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De’Longhi Eletta Explore (EX:4) vs Ninja AutoBarista

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De’LonghiEletta Explore (EX:4)NinjaAutoBarista
Overview
Released––
Brewing
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
Integrated grinderYesYes
Grind settings–50
Milk systemAutomatic milk carafeAutomatic steam wand
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)19 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.Bean-to-cup machine with automatic grinding, dosing, internal tamping and extraction; no separately handled portafilter.
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.Ten programmes cover Espresso, Filter Coffee, Americano, Cold Brew, Cold-Pressed, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Hot Water and Over Ice.
Temperature control–Temperature is adjustable, but numerical degrees are not published in the exact UK page read.
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.Grind IQ selects settings from 50 grind sizes; integrated scale measures doses. Exact UK base model supplies one 250 g bean hopper.
Dosing and tampingPre-ground-coffee chute, adjustable intensity and recipe quantities; manual qualifies which recipes accept pre-ground coffee.Integrated automatic tamper forms the coffee puck; spent grounds go to a removable puck bin.
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.FrothPerfect steams and whisks milk in a removable jug. Four programmes are steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth and cold foam, with dairy or plant-based selection. The user pours prepared milk into the coffee.
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 Brew and Cold-Pressed are maker-named rapid drink programmes; Over Ice is distinct. No overnight immersion time is inferred.
Capacity
Water tank1.8 L–
Bean hopper300 g250 g
Cup clearance143 mm–
Water supplyRemovable 1.8 L tank, programmable hardness and filter support; 300 g bean hopper.UK table publishes reservoir volume as 70 oz without identifying the fluid-ounce convention; litre headline is omitted.
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.–
Design and power
Height385 mm401.8 mm
Width260 mm271.3 mm
Depth450 mm452.4 mm
Weight11.3 kg18.11 kg
Rated power1,450 W1,650 W
Automatic power offYes–
Phone appYes–
Wi-FiYes–
Controls and profiles3.5-inch colour touchscreen, hot/cold/To Go drink collections and four personalised profiles.Two user profiles save strength, size, temperature and froth choices; touchscreen and dial controls select drinks and maintenance.
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.–
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.Exact UK table lists 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz and 1,650 W boiler/peak power. Automatic rinse at startup/shutdown does not establish a timed automatic-power-off feature.
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.UK maker dimensions are length 45.24, width 27.13 and height 40.18 cm; length is recorded as depth. Published product weight is 18.11 kg.
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.Machine, milk jug, one 250 g bean hopper, two water filters, two cleaning tablets, descaler and recipe guide. Pro dual-hopper and thermal-carafe kits are not included in this base model.
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 rinse cycles and self-purging steam wand; drip tray, milk jug, hopper and puck bin are removable and listed as dishwasher-safe. Wipe the insulated wand with a damp cloth.
Regional availabilityExact active UK SKU was orderable with seven units, without preorder or backorder, when checked.Exact AE1001UK maker purchase fragment has enabled Add to Cart and ready-to-order/available flags, checked October 2026. UK delivery remains subject to address and maker terms.
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 sources read do not establish first retail sale; no launch date is inferred from upload dates.

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