Turin Legato V2 vs De’Longhi Dedica
Updated September 9, 2026.
The Turin Legato V2 prioritizes adjustable brewing and manual steaming. The De’Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus EC950M prioritizes a compact thermoblock routine with automatic milk texturing. The Maestro Plus does not use the small brass boiler described in the older version of this article.
| Feature | Legato V2 | Dedica Maestro Plus EC950M |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | 550ml brew boiler plus steam thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Brew control | Adjustable PID settings | Three infusion-temperature selections |
| Milk preparation | Manual | Auto LatteArt with three temperature and texture choices |
| Portafilter approach | 58mm ecosystem | Use EC950-compatible accessories |
| Grinder | Separate grinder needed | Separate grinder needed |
| Listed width | 8.75 inches | 8.15 inches |
Temperature and heating in context
The Legato V2 separates brewing water in a boiler from its steam thermoblock. De’Longhi documents thermoblock heating and Active Temperature Control for the Maestro Plus. Three selectable temperatures are different from a numerical PID menu, but they are still meaningful user controls. Avoid assigning either machine an unsupported universal heat-up time.
Decide how you want to steam milk
The Maestro Plus’s Auto LatteArt system is useful when convenient repeatable milk texture matters more than controlling pitcher technique yourself. The Legato asks you to introduce air and establish a rolling motion manually. Judge the choice by how you prepare drinks every day. More manual involvement is not automatically an advantage for a busy household.
Grinder and basket choice
De’Longhi lists both single- and double-wall baskets for the EC950M. A conventional single-wall basket needs a well-matched espresso grind; a double-wall basket is more forgiving of some pre-ground coffee. The Legato also benefits from a grinder with fine adjustment. Include that cost and a scale rather than comparing machine prices alone.
Counter space is more than width
Both are relatively narrow, but you also need room to fill the tank, move a milk jug and remove the drip tray. Measure the intended location with the grinder beside it. A 58mm basket on the Legato gives many accessory choices, but portafilter locking tabs and clearances still need to match. Do not assume a De’Longhi accessory fits because another machine shares the Dedica name.
Care and the better fit
Follow each machine’s water, cleaning and descaling instructions. Automatic milk texturing still requires immediate wand cleaning and the specified purge procedure. Choose the Legato for its adjustable brew routine and manual 58mm setup; choose the Maestro Plus for automatic milk and compact operation. The EC950M support center is the reference for its current instructions.
If you are comparing two automatic-milk options against the Legato, also read Legato versus Bambino Plus.
