De’Longhi Eletta Ultra vs Ninja AutoBarista
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| De’LonghiEletta Ultra | NinjaAutoBarista | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | – |
| Brewing | ||
| Type | Bean-to-cup | Bean-to-cup |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Grind settings | – | 50 |
| Milk system | Automatic milk carafe | Automatic steam wand |
| Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim) | 19 bar | – |
| Coffee and capsule compatibility | Automatic bean grinding and brewing; supports pre-ground coffee and twin-shot function. UK version ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243. | Bean-to-cup machine with automatic grinding, dosing, internal tamping and extraction; no separately handled portafilter. |
| Drinks and brewing modes | 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. | 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. |
| Grinder | 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 UK page confirms an integrated grinder; the exact adjustment-step count is unpublished and omitted. | Grind IQ selects settings from 50 grind sizes; integrated scale measures doses. Exact UK base model supplies one 250 g bean hopper. |
| Dosing and tamping | – | Integrated automatic tamper forms the coffee puck; spent grounds go to a removable puck bin. |
| Milk preparation | LatteCrema Hot and Cool milk carafes are both supplied, for automatic hot and cold milk foam. Carafes have adjustable foam and automatic cleaning functions. | 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 drinks | 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. | Cold Brew and Cold-Pressed are maker-named rapid drink programmes; Over Ice is distinct. No overnight immersion time is inferred. |
| Capacity | ||
| Bean hopper | – | 250 g |
| Water tank | 1.8 L | – |
| Water supply | Removable 1.8 L water tank; supports a water filter and programmable water hardness. | UK table publishes reservoir volume as 70 oz without identifying the fluid-ounce convention; litre headline is omitted. |
| Used coffee capacity | Used grounds container holds fourteen portions. | – |
| Design and power | ||
| Height | 380 mm | 401.8 mm |
| Width | 235 mm | 271.3 mm |
| Depth | 455 mm | 452.4 mm |
| Weight | 10.95 kg | 18.11 kg |
| Rated power | 1,450 W | 1,650 W |
| Phone app | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | – |
| Controls and profiles | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen, seven drink collections and four user profiles. Coffee Moments suggests drinks according to habits and time of day. | Two user profiles save strength, size, temperature and froth choices; touchscreen and dial controls select drinks and maintenance. |
| App and connections | UK product data confirms Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile app support; current maker table does not identify the app name. | – |
| Electrical requirements | 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. | 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 weight | 235 × 455 × 380 mm width × depth × height, as labelled in the manufacturer dimensional illustration; 10.95 kg machine weight. | 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 accessories | Hot and cold milk carafes and hot-water spout; maker accessory image also shows water filter, ground-coffee scoop and maintenance supplies. | 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 maintenance | Automatic milk-carafe and brewing-unit cleaning systems and on-screen maintenance guidance; grounds bin and drip tray still need emptying. | 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 availability | UK ECAM472.85.MB / 0132250243 was orderable, with no preorder or backorder, in the manufacturer store 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 details | 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. | Maker sources read do not establish first retail sale; no launch date is inferred from upload dates. |
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