DeLonghi La Specialista Opera EC9555M Espresso Machine: Price, Specs and Position
DeLonghi lists this semi machine at $800 — below
the $2,145 dataset median, and -55% versus the semi median.
Verdict
At $800 it sits in the middle quartile of the semi category. It publishes 2 of the four
fields we track.
Specifications
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Type | semi | retailer product type |
| Price | $800 | retailer feed |
| Boiler type | thermoblock | spec section |
| Wattage | 1600.0 W | spec section |
| Portafilter | not published | — |
| Boiler volume | not published | — |
Where it sits in its category
The semi group runs from $100 to $23,265 with a median of $1,793. This machine is
-55% from that median, in the middle quartile.
Similar machines by price
| Model | Brand | Price | vs this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Mach | Breville | $800 | +0% |
| LELIT Anita Espresso Machine | LELIT | $800 | +0% |
| Bezzera New Hobby Espresso Machine | Bezzera | $799 | -0% |
| Gaggia – Classic Pro E24 Espresso Machine – St | Gaggia | $799 | -0% |
| The Flair 58+2 Lever Espresso Machine | Flair | $799 | -0% |
Same-brand alternatives
| Model | Price | vs this |
|---|---|---|
| De’Longhi La Specialista Opera Espresso Machin | $800 | +0% |
| DeLonghi La Specialista Touch EC9455M Espresso | $800 | +0% |
| DeLonghi Magnifica Evo ECAM29043SB Superautoma | $750 | -6% |
Spec disclosure in this category
Across 562 semi machines the average listing publishes 0.6 of four tracked fields; this one
publishes 2.
What to check before buying
- Boiler type from the manufacturer. Retailer summaries mislabel heat exchangers as dual boilers.
- Pump and gasket part numbers. If the dealer cannot supply them, the machine is disposable.
- Portafilter size. Outside 58 mm the accessory market thins out quickly.
FAQ
Is the DeLonghi La Specialista Opera EC9555M Es good value?
Against the semi median of $1,793 it is -55%. Value depends more on boiler class
and parts support than on the sticker.
Which specs are missing?
Missing: Portafilter, Boiler volume. They are left blank rather than estimated.
What should I compare it against?
Other semi machines within ±15% of the price — the table above is that set.