Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 | De'Longhi - Rivelia |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure | 15 bar | 19 bar |
| Warm-up | 35 s | 30 s |
| Built-in grinder | false | true |
| Type | Semi-automatic espresso | Super-automatic |
Between the Dedica Arte EC885 and Rivelia, the Dedica Arte EC885 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Rivelia wins on pressure / warm-up. Overall, the Dedica Arte EC885 scores 42 and the Rivelia scores 81.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Rivelia is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 39.7 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 does not 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 / warm-up. Its strongest claims are pressure, warm-up, built-in grinder, among others. The single most decisive one: Pressure — 26.67% more. 19 bar vs 15 bar.
Both ship with comparable milk frother, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 or De'Longhi - Rivelia?
De'Longhi - Rivelia leads the current Mars Score by 39.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare type, built-in grinder against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 if…
De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose De'Longhi - Rivelia if…
De'Longhi - Rivelia has the measurable edge on pressure bar, warm up seconds, has grinder.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |