Breville Bambino vs De'Longhi Dedica EC680M
Quick take: The De'Longhi Dedica EC680M costs $150 less; the Breville Bambino heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Bambino | De'Longhi Dedica EC680M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $150 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (5,100) | 4★ (4,800) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 47 oz | 35 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 seconds | 40 seconds |
| Steam wand | Manual | Manual (Panarello) |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized 51mm |
| Best for | Beginners | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 in | 5.9 x 13.0 x 12.0 in |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 9.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
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
De'Longhi Dedica EC680M
- ✓Slimmest footprint of any pump machine - fits where nothing else will
- ✓Thermoblock is ready to brew about 40 seconds after power-on
- ✓Programmable one and two-shot volumes plus ESE pod support
- ✓Stainless steel body looks far more expensive than it is
- ✗Cup clearance is tight and taller mugs need the drip tray removed
- ✗Panarello wand makes bubbly foam, not true latte-art microfoam
- ✗Pressurized 51mm baskets limit upgrades for serious espresso tinkering
- ✗Known to drop water temperature on back-to-back shots without flushing