De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 vs Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select
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 | Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 35 s | 240 s |
| Milk frother | true | false |
| Type | Semi-automatic espresso | Drip |
| Pressure | 15 bar | 0 bar |
Between the Dedica Arte EC885 and Moccamaster KBGV Select, the Dedica Arte EC885 comes out ahead in warm-up / milk frother, while the Moccamaster KBGV Select wins on several specs. Overall, the Dedica Arte EC885 scores 42 and the Moccamaster KBGV Select scores 44.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (42 vs 44.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Dedica Arte EC885 if you care most about warm-up / milk frother. The biggest gaps in its favor are warm-up, milk frother, type, among others. The single most decisive one: Warm-up — 205.00 s less. 35 vs 240.
The Moccamaster KBGV Select similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable built-in grinder, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 or Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select?
Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select leads the current Mars Score by 2.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare type, milk frother against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 if…
De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 has the measurable edge on warm up seconds, has milk frother, type.
Choose Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select if…
Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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
- ▲Warm-up — 205.00 s less. 35 vs 240.
- ▲Has Milk frother.
- ▲Type: Semi-automatic espresso (vs Drip).
- ▲Pressure: 15 bar vs 0 bar.
Why Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Brewing
| Spec | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 | Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic espressolead | Drip |
| Pressure | 15 barlead | 0 bar |
| Milk frother | truelead | false |
| Built-in grinder | false | false |
Capacity & Power
| Spec | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 | Technivorm - Moccamaster KBGV Select |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | 1.0 L | 1.25 Llead |
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1450 Wlead |
| Warm-up | 35 slead | 240 s |