Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Delonghi vs Zelmer
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Delonghi |  Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB, Eletta Explore ECAM45086S, PrimaDonna Aromatic ECAM63075TM | ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr |
| Entry price | $549.95 | PLN 349 |
| Flagship price | $2,499.95 | PLN 1,199 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 19 | 20 |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | None |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 9Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | 1,700 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | US | PL |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Boiler type (Thermoblock), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Zelmer scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.8.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Zelmer: 9 vs 1.8.
- Warranty is higher at Delonghi: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Delonghi offers Chat.
- Machine types: only Delonghi offers Pod.
- Markets: only Delonghi offers US.
- Markets: only Zelmer offers PL.
Our verdict on each
Delonghi
De'Longhi suits households that want a single maker covering espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip machines. Its 3 year warranty, a grinder inside the flagship automatics and support across email, chat and phone make it a steady choice for US kitchens planning more than a single purchase.
Zelmer
Zelmer is a fair pick for Polish households who want plain cordless floor care at an entry price of PLN 349 and a flagship of PLN 1,199. It suits buyers who mop separately and empty the bin by hand, and less suits anyone chasing dock automation or Matter.
Score breakdown
| Area | Delonghi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry price sits at $549.95 and the flagship at $2,499.95, ranking 59 of 65 on entry. | 9.6HigherEntry price ranks 16 out of 65 brands, and the cost score reads 9.6. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA grinder is built into the automatic line and a 3 year warranty covers it, with a spare parts shop for replacements. | 8.7The offer score reads 8.7, with cordless pricing from PLN 349 to a PLN 1,199 flagship. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4Trust score reads 9.4, backed by Eurogama Sp. z o.o. in PL trading since 1951. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Delonghi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 12 of 63 | 5 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 19 of 89 | 7 of 89 |
Which one suits you
Pick Delonghi if warranty matter most.
Pick Zelmer if capacity (l) matter most.
A third option
ParisRhone has capacity (l) at 16, against 1.8 for Delonghi and 9 for Zelmer.
ParisRhone reviewWhat we checked
Delonghi
- delonghi.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Zelmer
- zelmer.pl: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Delonghi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi America, Inc. | Eurogama Sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | United States | Poland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1951 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Delonghi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Multicooker | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Price from | $149.95 | PLN 149 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 10 to 15 |
| Filter types | Carbon | Hepa h13, Carbon, IoniserCovers more |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 40 | 30Lower |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | 30C/80% RH | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 205 to 285 | 35Lower |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Delonghi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | 11Higher |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Delonghi | Zelmer | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 19above the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 9highest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | 1,700above the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Delonghi
Pros
- A grinder is built into the flagship automatic, so no separate grinder is needed on the worktop.
- Coverage spans espresso, bean to cup, pod, drip and grinder options, more types than espresso, drip and grinder at Gastroback or bean to cup and espresso at Philips.
- Cover runs 3 years and a spare parts shop is available for replacements afterwards.
Cons
- The flagship reaches $2,499.95, so the top of the range sits far above the $549.95 entry point.
- Availability is limited to US, a single market, so the $2,499.95 flagship and its warranty are quoted for that market alone.
- Daewoo Electricals and Gastroback both list drip and espresso machines in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder, covering the simpler end where De'Longhi's range starts higher at $549.95.
Zelmer
Pros
- The flagship cordless stick runs for 55 minutes on a charge, and the Piotr cordless model holds 800 ml of debris between empties.
- A 2 years warranty covers the flagship cordless vacuum, giving buyers a defined period for repairs and replacements.
- A spare parts shop is available, so filters, brushes and bins can be ordered from the brand for the working life of a machine.
Cons
- Self empty dock is not offered in the vacuum range, so the bin is still emptied by hand after each use.
- Lidar is not used on the cordless sticks, which leaves mapping and route detail basic next to robot-first ranges.
- Matter is not supported, so the vacuums cannot join a Matter setup alongside other connected devices.
Who each suits
Delonghi
Who it suits
- Households that want espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip from a single maker.
- Shoppers in the US market who want a 3 year warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers who want the grinder inside the machine, as the flagship automatic has one built in.
Who should look elsewhere
- Drinkers after pod machines alone, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso and De'Longhi's pod route runs on nespresso original capsules as one option among several.
- Budget buyers who would start with drip, as Gastroback lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers outside the US market, since US is the only support country listed.
Zelmer
Who it suits
- Polish households buying a cordless stick or upright who expect phone and email support plus a spare parts shop after the sale.
- Shoppers who mop with a separate appliance, since mopping is listed as none on the cordless line.
- Homes that want long runtime per charge, given the 55-minute rating on the flagship cordless stick.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a robot vacuum in the same basket, since Hoover covers robot vacuum, stick and upright while the Zelmer range has no robot type.
- Buyers building a one-brand floor-care set that includes a robot, since Daewoo Electricals covers robot vacuum, stick and upright including that type.
- Shoppers who want mopping built into the cordless machine, since Zelmer lists none for mopping and Ewbank at robot vacuum, stick and upright is the nearer match for wet-dry work.
Country by country
| Country | Delonghi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Delonghi
What does the cheapest De'Longhi coffee machine cost?+
The automatic espresso range starts at $549.95. That is the entry machine rather than a subscription or a deposit, so the outlay is the price of the machine itself. The flagship automatic sits well above it at $2,499.95, which is the ceiling this range reaches in the category.
Is the grinder built into the machine?+
On the flagship automatic, yes. A grinder is built in, so whole beans go in without a separate grinder taking up worktop space. The water tank on that automatic holds 1.8 litres and the pump pressure is 19 bar.
Zelmer
How much does a Zelmer cordless vacuum cost?+
The cordless vacuum range has an entry price of PLN 349, and the flagship cordless stick is listed at PLN 1,199. Those figures mark the low and high ends of what the brand asks for a vacuum. Both are single product prices, so a shopper is weighing the purchase cost rather than a plan that renews.
Which cordless models does Zelmer list?+
The cordless range names ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr as its reference models, covering an upright, a stick aimed at pet hair and a compact stick for smaller spaces. The list is short, so narrowing the choice is easy. Buyers should match the model to floor type and to pet hair rather than to runtime alone, since runtimes differ across the line.