Breville Bambino vs De'Longhi ECP3420
Quick take: The De'Longhi ECP3420 costs $150 less; the Breville Bambino heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Bambino | De'Longhi ECP3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $150 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (5,100) | 4.4★ (6,000) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 47 oz | 37 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 | 10.0 x 9.6 x 11.9 in |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 9.0 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 ECP3420
- ✓One of the cheapest ways to get real pump-driven espresso with reliable crema
- ✓Two-tier adjustable drip tray fits travel mugs and taller cups up to 5 inches
- ✓Panarello-style frother makes passable cappuccino foam with zero technique
- ✓Self-priming boiler and ESE pod support keep the learning curve gentle
- ✗Pressurized baskets limit flavor clarity and there is no official unpressurized upgrade
- ✗Lightweight plastic body vibrates and slides around during extraction
- ✗Short steam wand struggles to make true latte-art microfoam
- ✗Single thermoblock forces a wait between pulling shots and steaming milk