Coffee Machines comparison
Ninja Luxe Café Premier (ES601) vs. De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M)
Quick answer: Both automate away the hardest parts of espresso, but differently: the Ninja automates the whole shot and the milk; the De'Longhi automates the dose and tamp but keeps a traditional steam wand experience with an integrated grinder.
Ninja Luxe Café Premier (ES601)
$499.99$599.99
Price captured 2026-08-25 — always confirm the current price on Amazon before buying. Estimated price
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M)
$449.95$499.95
Price captured 2026-08-25 — always confirm the current price on Amazon before buying. Estimated price
Choose the Luxe Café Premier for the most hands-off experience overall, including milk. Choose the Arte Evo if you want a built-in grinder with automatic dosing but don't mind a more manual milk step.
At a glance
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ninja Luxe Café Premier (ES601) | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $449.95 |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Boiler type | — | dual |
| Portafilter (mm) | — | 51 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | — | — |
| Water tank (L) | — | — |
| Milk system | automatic | — |
| Digital / PID control | — | — |
Key differences
- Grinder: the Arte Evo has a built-in Sensor Grinder; the Luxe Café Premier has no integrated grinder at all.
- Milk: the Ninja froths hands-free; the De'Longhi's milk system detail wasn't fully confirmed in this research.
- Versatility: the Ninja adds cold brew and drip coffee modes; the Arte Evo adds cold brew as well.
- Price: both sit in the same $450-600 band depending on sales.
Winner by category
Built-in grinderDe'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M)Sensor Grinder included; Ninja has none
Milk convenienceNinja Luxe Café Premier (ES601)Confirmed hands-free frothing
Guided/automated shotNinja Luxe Café Premier (ES601)Barista Assist Technology
Ninja Luxe Café Premier (ES601): pros
- Barista Assist dramatically shortens the learning curve
- Hands-free milk frothing — no need to practice the steam wand
- Makes espresso, drip coffee and cold brew in one unit
- Lower entry price than the Barista Express
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo (EC9255M): pros
- Sensor Grinder with automatically weighed dose — very repeatable
- Smart Tamping Station removes manual tamping as a variable
- Dual boiler: extracts and steams simultaneously
- Includes a cold brew function the Barista Express doesn't have
Our conclusion
If not having to buy or use a separate grinder is a dealbreaker, the Arte Evo wins by default. If milk convenience and an all-in-one guided shot matter more, the Luxe Café Premier is the better fit.