Breville Bambino Plus vs Casabrews 5700 Pro
Quick take: The Casabrews 5700 Pro has a built-in grinder; the Breville Bambino Plus heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Bambino Plus | Casabrews 5700 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $500 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (8,200) | 4.4★ (400) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 20 bar |
| Water capacity | 64 oz | 91 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized Only | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Beginners | Value Seekers |
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 in | 11.2 x 12.8 x 16.5 in |
| Weight | 11 lbs | 21.5 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
Casabrews 5700 Pro
- ✓Commercial 58mm portafilter and PID at a price where rivals give you 54mm and no PID
- ✓Generous accessory kit - tamper, distributor, milk pitcher, and both basket types included
- ✓Huge 91 oz tank and grind-time memory streamline daily routines
- ✓LCD animations make dialing in approachable for first-time home baristas
- ✗Grinder and pump run noticeably louder than Breville equivalents
- ✗Young brand with a short track record for parts and service
- ✗Bean hopper is not airtight and the lid is untinted, so beans stale faster
- ✗No water filter option means a strict monthly descaling habit