De’Longhi Eletta Ultra vs Ninja AutoBarista

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Eletta Ultra compared with AutoBarista
De’LonghiEletta UltraNinjaAutoBarista
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026–
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 compatibilityAutomatic 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 modesMaker 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.
GrinderBean 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 UK page confirms an integrated grinder; the exact adjustment-step count is unpublished and omitted.Grind IQ selects settings from 50 grind sizes; integrated scale measures doses.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 preparationLatteCrema 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 drinksCold 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 tank1.8 L–
Water supplyRemovable 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 capacityUsed grounds container holds fourteen portions.–
Design and power
Height380 mm401.8 mm
Width235 mm271.3 mm
Depth455 mm452.4 mm
Weight10.95 kg18.11 kg
Rated power1,450 W1,650 W
Phone appYes–
Wi-FiYes–
Controls and profiles4.3-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 connectionsUK product data confirms Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile app support; current maker table does not identify the app name.–
Electrical requirementsUK 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 weight235 × 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 accessoriesHot 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 maintenanceAutomatic 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 availabilityUK 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 detailsMaker 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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