Gaggia Classic Pro vs Breville Bambino
Quick take: The Breville Bambino costs $150 less; the Breville Bambino heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Gaggia Classic Pro | Breville Bambino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $300 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (5,600) | 4.5★ (5,100) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Single Boiler | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 72 oz | 47 oz |
| Warm-up time | 10 minutes | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Beginners |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 x 14.2 in | 7.7 x 12.6 x 12.2 in |
| Weight | 18 lbs | 10 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Gaggia Classic Pro
- ✓Commercial group head size
- ✓Excellent steam wand
- ✓Huge modding community
- ✓Great upgrade path
- ✗No PID (easy to add)
- ✗Single boiler workflow
- ✗Basic appearance
- ✗Steep learning curve
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