# De'Longhi La Specialista Touch

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/de-longhi-la-specialista-touch
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/espresso-machines
- Placement: #14 of 25 in Espresso Machines, C tier
- Brand: De'Longhi
- LP on this board: 364
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T04:27:13.244Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Tom's Guide's pick for most people, with De'Longhi's mass-market service network behind it. It sits below the simpler machines because its touchscreen-first design is exactly the kind of firmware-dependent ownership this lens discounts.

## For

- Named the best espresso machine for most people by Tom's Guide
- Backed by De'Longhi's mass-market service network
- Strong automation
- Editor-selected in Tom's Guide's current guide

## Against

- Touchscreen-first design makes ownership dependent on firmware longevity
- Costs more than the Barista Express Impress for a similar convenience proposition

## Evidence

Consolidated from 9 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Coffee Solutions | Arvind Madakan | B | https://www.homecoffeesolutions.com/blogs/homecoffeesolutions/delonghi-la-specialista-touch-ec9455m-expert-review-performance-analysis?srsltid=AfmBOoobKxIHn4HGj01M0V9ANKT9ERXxm8DpwyqZ_DfqAO6AmpcsQe1I | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Wafaa Hamim | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1173999949882212/posts/1977523582863174/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SFGATE | Jaime Carrillo | B | https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/delonghi-la-specialista-touch-review-21963878.php | fetched and confirmed |
| Coffee Friend | Agnes Z. | C | https://www.coffeefriend.co.uk/blog/best-delonghi-la-specialista-reviewed-arte-opera-touch-prestigio/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | - | B | https://www.tomsguide.com/home/coffee-makers/best-espresso-machines | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr.Coffee Reviews 🇺🇸 | Mr.Coffee Reviews 🇺🇸 | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpQxCR1ZkmQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Buy With Confidence | Buy With Confidence | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q-IHWPrJag | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsc6wIAnBKs | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/ive-been-eyeing-the-delonghi-la-specialista-touch-espresso-machine-and-now-its-got-a-22-percent-discount | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9 | Breville Barista Express Impress | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-barista-express-impress |
| 10 | Breville Barista Touch Impress | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-barista-touch-impress |
| 11 | Breville Oracle Dual Boiler | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-oracle-dual-boiler |
| 12 | Casabrews 3700 Essential | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/casabrews-3700-essential |
| 13 | Arkel Coast | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/arkel-coast |
| 15 | De'Longhi Dedica Arte | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/de-longhi-dedica-arte |
| 16 | Philips 3200 LatteGo | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/philips-3200-lattego |
| 17 | De'Longhi Rivelia | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/de-longhi-rivelia |
| 18 | Ninja Luxe Café Pro | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/ninja-luxe-caf-pro |
| 19 | Breville Barista Express | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-barista-express |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/espresso-machines.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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## Image

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