Saeco and De’Longhi fall into approximately the same category, both in terms of the quality of their products as well as the pricing. This is one of the cases in which the final choice is determined solely by your personal preferences. What you should consider when choosing the brand of your future espresso machine is that De’Longhi coffee machines can make a really great barista-style drink, but they may need more thorough care and maintenance compared to the more long-lasting (but also more expensive) Saeco.