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product_id: 386878313
title: "IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E"
brand: "verybarista"
price: "€ 45.71"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Verybarista"
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# 16-18g double espresso capacity 499 precision holes Stainless AISI 304 steel IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E

**Brand:** verybarista
**Price:** € 45.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your espresso game with precision and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E by verybarista
- **How much does it cost?** € 45.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/386878313-ims-precision-16-18g-filter-basket-compatible-with-delonghi-la)

## Best For

- verybarista enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted verybarista brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Pod Design:** Cylindrical shape with tapered base creates a dense coffee puck for superior extraction.
- • **Optimized Coffee Volume:** Holds 16-18 grams of coffee, perfect for robust double espresso shots.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits Delonghi, Sage, and Breville 51mm portafilters for seamless upgrades.
- • **Precision Extraction Mastery:** 499 micro-holes ensure even water flow for a richer, fuller espresso shot.
- • **Durable Stainless Steel Build:** Crafted from premium AISI 304 steel for lasting performance and easy cleaning.

## Overview

The IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket is a high-quality stainless steel accessory designed for Delonghi La Specialista and compatible 51mm portafilters. Featuring 499 precision holes and a unique tapered cylindrical design, it optimizes coffee puck density and extraction for richer double espresso shots. Durable and easy to clean, it’s the perfect upgrade for serious espresso enthusiasts seeking consistent, café-quality results at home.

## Description

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Review: Precise and unpressurized - Simple, shiny, and effective. I can easily fit 18g of espresso grinds. The price feels decent for a precision manufactured part. The rim has a slight rounded ridge at the top of the basket, but there do not seem to be any issues with leaks. I would prefer a flat top to better accommodate magnetic dosing rings, but I am generally not turning the portafilter on its side while loading. This is a good piece of decent puck prep, which means it is mostly easy to clean with a good puck. Espresso flow seems a bit more consistent though I would not say the end product is drastically different, at least for me.
Review: THE Upgrade For Inexpensive Delonghi Machines - This is a "2-1/2 shot" basket; if you want the "2 shot" then the 22 is the one to get. However, a bit more coffee never hurt, right? You DO need a decent grinder that can produce a good, even grind. The factory basket, if you remove the pressurization piece (it can be disassembled and removed) is a maybe 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 shot basket, so this (or the 22) is a definite improvement as the factory basket produces shots that IMHO are a bit thin in a double espresso cup. With this basket you can pull full double shots and get what you expect. This basket WILL fit in the factory portafilter with the plastic insert -- you will have to finagle the retaining spring a bit to hold the basket in place so knocking the puck out doesn't dislodge it (unless you toss both basket and puck in the sink to cool before dumping) but that's not a big deal. You DO NOT need a bottomless portafilter for this one; the taper is sufficient at the bottom to clear the factory plastic insert. Between either of these baskets, a decent tamper (the plastic one it comes with is garbage) to get a consistent tamp, a good roast (fresh please!) and even an inexpensive -- but burr -- grinder that can produce a consistent grind these machines will return very-acceptable shots with a decent amount of crema. Its not a Quickmill Vetrano but it also doesn't cost like one. A definite and worthwhile upgrade considering the modest price; I use one of these inexpensive Delonghi's as my "travel" machine (along with a grinder) and like it plenty for what it is. Recommended.

## Features

- IMS Precision, Competition Series Filter Basket DL2TH26E
- Double Espresso 16-18 grams, height 26mm. Flat wings
- Cylindrical filter with a narrowing at the base. This shape creates a compact coffee pod which allows the coffee to get a better extraction and space for the coffee volume. 499 holes, Flat Bottom, Stainless Aisi 304 steel
- Fits Delonghi, Sage, Breville 51mm group head portafilters. For Dedica and other Delonghi models plastic bottom from portafilter has to be removed to properly fit the basket
- BODY: Ø 51.5 mm for Ø 51 mm tamper

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09LQZX81L |
| Best Sellers Rank | #79,751 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #281 in Reusable Coffee Filters |
| Brand | verybarista |
| Brand Name | verybarista |
| Compatible Devices | Dedica, Delonghi 51mm portafilters, La Specialista |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,285 Reviews |
| Manufacturer | verybarista |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Size Name | Single |
| Shape | Basket |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| coffee_filter_size | #2 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** verybarista
- **Compatible Devices:** Dedica, Delonghi 51mm portafilters, La Specialista
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Number of Pieces:** 1
- **Shape:** Basket

## Images

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![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61njmAq6KpL.jpg)
![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418WrQfFTqL.jpg)
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![IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XI7j6EV3L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this fit breville 800esxl?**
A: No. for breville 800esxl you need basket for 54mm Breville group head.

**Q: Does this fit Breville bes830xl?**
A: Yes, these will fit the 51mm BES830xl.  Breville moved to a 54mm with the BES840xl Infuser.

**Q: Does the normcore 51mm puck screen fit in this basket?**
A: Yes it should. I have a 51mm puck screen from another brand and it fits perfectly.

**Q: Will this fit a normcore 51mm bottomless portafilter?**
A: Yes. It fits normcore portafilter

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Precise and unpressurized
*by A***R on November 19, 2025*

Simple, shiny, and effective. I can easily fit 18g of espresso grinds. The price feels decent for a precision manufactured part. The rim has a slight rounded ridge at the top of the basket, but there do not seem to be any issues with leaks. I would prefer a flat top to better accommodate magnetic dosing rings, but I am generally not turning the portafilter on its side while loading. This is a good piece of decent puck prep, which means it is mostly easy to clean with a good puck. Espresso flow seems a bit more consistent though I would not say the end product is drastically different, at least for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE Upgrade For Inexpensive Delonghi Machines
*by T***Y on January 21, 2025*

This is a "2-1/2 shot" basket; if you want the "2 shot" then the 22 is the one to get. However, a bit more coffee never hurt, right? You DO need a decent grinder that can produce a good, even grind. The factory basket, if you remove the pressurization piece (it can be disassembled and removed) is a maybe 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 shot basket, so this (or the 22) is a definite improvement as the factory basket produces shots that IMHO are a bit thin in a double espresso cup. With this basket you can pull full double shots and get what you expect. This basket WILL fit in the factory portafilter with the plastic insert -- you will have to finagle the retaining spring a bit to hold the basket in place so knocking the puck out doesn't dislodge it (unless you toss both basket and puck in the sink to cool before dumping) but that's not a big deal. You DO NOT need a bottomless portafilter for this one; the taper is sufficient at the bottom to clear the factory plastic insert. Between either of these baskets, a decent tamper (the plastic one it comes with is garbage) to get a consistent tamp, a good roast (fresh please!) and even an inexpensive -- but burr -- grinder that can produce a consistent grind these machines will return very-acceptable shots with a decent amount of crema. Its not a Quickmill Vetrano but it also doesn't cost like one. A definite and worthwhile upgrade considering the modest price; I use one of these inexpensive Delonghi's as my "travel" machine (along with a grinder) and like it plenty for what it is. Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great basket; annoying (but not debilitating) design flaw
*by A***R on March 2, 2026*

Works like a charm in my bottomless portafilter. I don't have channeling issues in either of my baskets beyond user error so I can't comment on the efficacy of the convex bottom. My only gripe is that the rim flares out so far that it catches slightly on the machine (Delonghi 3420) and it forces you to use funnels that sit inside the basket and displace grounds before you tamp. Not the end of the world and it has not seemed to have made any massive differences in my espresso. It absolutely functions as-is, but I do wish they reduced the lip so I didn't have to grind it down myself to use a better funnel. At the end of the day, you can pull great shots with it and the capacity claimed has been accurate (18-22g).

## Frequently Bought Together

- IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E
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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*