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De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9665M vs ECM Synchronika
| De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro EC9665M | ECM Synchronika | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  | |
| Brand | De'Longhi | ECM |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €999 | €2,299 |
| Year | 2022 | 2015 |
| Power | 1450 W | 1600 W |
| Weight | 12.1 kg | 16.5 kg |
| Water tank | 2000 ml | 2000 ml |
| Display | tft touchscreen | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Semi-auto |
| Boiler | dual heating system | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter | — | 58 mm |
| Colors | metal | stainless |
| Dimensions | 340 × 455 × 398 mm | 250 × 425 × 395 mm |
| Water source | tank | both |
| Water filter | Yes | No |
| Programmable volumes | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | vibration | rotary |
| Max pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Pressure profiling | No | No |
| Pre-infusion | active | electronic |
| Group head | — | E61 |
| Basket type | — | double |
| Steam wand | manual | multi hole |
| Milk system | manual steam | manual steam |
| Hot water spout | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Grinder burr | conical | — |
| Grinder steps | 8 steps | — |
| Method | — | — |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | — |
| Electric | — | — |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | The Maestro is De'Longhi's most complete La Specialista, adding a built-in sensor grinder, active pre-infusion, and a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen to the Arte's tamping station formula. Cold Extraction Technology (CET) allows cold espresso without ice dilution. | Dual-boiler workhorse built in Germany. Independent PID for brew and steam, rotary pump supports plumbed or tank use, E61 group head for thermal stability. Built to last decades. |
| Made in | Romania | Germany |