Breville Bambino Plus vs KitchenAid Metal KES6503
Quick take: The Breville Bambino Plus heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Bambino Plus | KitchenAid Metal KES6503 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $500 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (8,200) | 4.5★ (300) |
| 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 | 40 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized Only | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Beginners | Design-First Kitchens |
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 in | 6.4 x 13.1 x 11.3 in |
| Weight | 11 lbs | 15.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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
KitchenAid Metal KES6503
- ✓Die-cast metal body in classic KitchenAid colors like Empire Red matches your stand mixer
- ✓Dual smart temperature sensors and pre-infusion deliver stable, crema-rich shots
- ✓58mm commercial portafilter and thermocoil ready in about 40 seconds
- ✓Milk pitcher, tamper, and four baskets included - nothing extra to buy except a grinder
- ✗Steaming milk is loud enough that reviewers call it out consistently
- ✗No grinder built in, so budget another $100+ for burrs that match the 58mm basket
- ✗Single thermoblock can't brew and steam simultaneously
- ✗Only $50 less than grinder-equipped rivals like Ninja's Luxe Café line