Decent DE1XXL vs La Marzocco Linea Mini: Which $4,500+ Home Espresso Machine Actually Saves You Money?
Two flagship home espresso machines above $4,500 — Decent DE1XXL (~$4,499, screen-controlled, software-driven) vs La Marzocco Linea Mini (~$4,800-$5,500, café-grade analog+PID Italian workhorse). We compare real cost of ownership, steam performance, shot consistency, repairability, and 7-year total cost.