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De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus (EC950M) review
A slim 15 bar espresso machine with the Auto LatteArt automatic steam wand and 3 brew temperatures.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 11, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 7.9
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.9
- Value (35%)
- 8.3
The Dedica Maestro Plus is De'Longhi's slim answer to automatic milk. Its Auto LatteArt steam wand offers 3 milk temperatures and 3 foam textures, labeled latte art, fine and dense, and works with dairy or plant milks according to De'Longhi. Active Temperature Control gives 3 brew temperatures, and the 15 bar pump runs low-pressure pre-infusion before 9 bar extraction. De'Longhi includes a professional tamper, stainless steel portafilter and milk jug, plus single wall baskets for fresh grinds and double wall baskets for store-bought pre-ground coffee, which helps beginners without a grinder. At 8.15 inches wide with a 54 oz tank, it is narrower than the Bambino Plus while holding more water. It does not grind, and its 4.68 inch maximum cup height rules out tall travel mugs. It cost $499.95 on De'Longhi's US store when checked, the same as the Bambino Plus. We compared documented features and published prices.
Who it is for
Milk drink fans with limited counter width
Price
$499.95 on the De'Longhi US store when checked.
1x Dedica Maestro Plus current price $499.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.
Key features
- Auto LatteArt steam wand with 3 milk temperatures and 3 foam textures
- Active Temperature Control with 3 brew temperatures
- 15 bar pump with pre-infusion and 9 bar extraction
- Single and double wall filter baskets for fresh or pre-ground coffee
- 54 oz removable water tank in an 8.15 inch wide body
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Automatic milk in a body only 8.15 inches wide
- Strength: Double wall baskets forgive pre-ground coffee
- Strength: Detachable dishwasher-safe parts
- Weakness: No grinder
- Weakness: Same $499.95 price as the Bambino Plus with no documented heat-up time
- Weakness: 4.68 inch maximum cup height limits tall mugs
Key facts
- Price: $499.95 when checked
- Milk: Auto LatteArt, 3 temperatures x 3 textures
- Brew temperatures: 3
- Width: 8.15 in
- Water tank: 54 oz
Where it ranks
De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus (EC950M) is No. 6 in our Best Espresso Machines verdict.
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