Between the Dedica Arte EC885 and Rivelia, the Dedica Arte EC885 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Rivelia wins on pressure and warm-up. Overall, the Dedica Arte EC885 scores 50.3 and the Rivelia scores 60.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Rivelia is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Dedica Arte EC885 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Rivelia if you care most about pressure and warm-up. Its strongest claims are pressure, warm-up, built-in grinder, among others.
Both ship with comparable milk frother, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Rivelia is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why De'Longhi - Rivelia wins
- ▲Pressure — 26.67% more. 19 bar vs 15 bar.
- ▲Warm-up — 5.00 s less. 30 vs 35.
- ▲Has Built-in grinder.
- ▲Type: Super-automatic (vs Semi-automatic espresso).
Spec comparison
Brewing
| Spec | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 | De'Longhi - Rivelia |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic espresso | Super-automaticlead |
| Pressure | 15 bar | 19 barlead |
| Milk frother | true | true |
| Built-in grinder | false | truelead |
Capacity & Power
| Spec | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 | De'Longhi - Rivelia |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | 1.0 L | 1.4 Llead |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1450 Wlead |
| Warm-up | 35 s | 30 slead |
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