Bosch vs De'Longhi Filter Coffee Machines

Bosch and De'Longhi both sell coffee machines for UK kitchens, from pod machines to bean-to-cup models. Bosch's range runs from the TAS102EGB Tassimo Happy at £74 and the My Way 2 TAS6507GB at £74 to the TASSIMO FINESSE TAS162EGB at £118 and the Series 8 built-in fully automatic machine at £2,049. De'Longhi ranges from the Stilosa EC260.GR espresso machine at £127 and the Gran Latissima Nespresso EN640.B at £419 to the La Specialista Arte EC9155-MB bean-to-cup at £529. The price gap between the TAS102EGB at £74 and the EC9155-MB at £529 is £455.

Bosch's Tassimo machines use INTELLIBREW technology, and the Finesse adds IntensityBoost with a 0.7-litre tank. The built-in Series 8 has a TFT touch display, AutoMilk Clean and AromaSelect. Bosch's filter coffee machines use OptiBoil to hold water between 92°C and 96°C, with up to 12 cups and a keep-warm function. De'Longhi's Stilosa has a 15-bar pump and a cappuccino system, the EC9155-MB has a MyLatte Art steam wand and makes two drinks at once, and the Gran Latissima has a 19-bar pump and a rapid cappuccino system.

Bosch suits households that want quick pod coffee, or a built-in machine for a kitchen refit, and the Tassimo range suits people who want one-button drinks. De'Longhi suits people who enjoy making espresso by hand, since the EC9155 offers eight grind settings, three infusion temperatures and a complete barista kit. The Gran Latissima suits anyone who prefers capsules and a quick cappuccino.

Bottom line: choose Bosch if you want a pod machine from £74 or a built-in fully automatic model, with prices from £74 to £2,049. Choose De'Longhi if you want hands-on espresso with a steam wand, with prices from £127 to £529.