Breville Bambino Plus vs Breville Bambino
Quick take: The Breville Bambino costs $200 less.
| Spec | Breville Bambino Plus | Breville Bambino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $300 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (8,200) | 4.5★ (5,100) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 64 oz | 47 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized Only | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Beginners | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 in | 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 in |
| Weight | 11 lbs | 10 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Breville Bambino Plus
- ✓Very fast heat-up
- ✓Compact footprint
- ✓Automatic milk steaming
- ✓Great starter machine
- ✗No built-in grinder
- ✗Small water tank
- ✗Pressurized baskets only
Breville Bambino
- ✓Cheapest entry into real espresso
- ✓Tiny footprint
- ✓Manual wand great for learning latte art
- ✓Heats up almost instantly
- ✗No grinder
- ✗Plastic build
- ✗Small drip tray fills fast
- ✗Steam pressure weaker than Bambino Plus