Breville Bambino Plus vs De'Longhi Dedica EC685
Breville Bambino Plus (#4) vs De'Longhi Dedica EC685 (#5, best budget): in our Espresso Machines scoring the Breville Bambino Plus totals 8.2/10 and the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 6.6/10, the Breville Bambino Plus leading on Espresso Quality and Steam Performance and the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 on Value.
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Side by side
| Breville Bambino Plus | De'Longhi Dedica EC685 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $227 |
| Pump | 15-bar Italian | 15-bar |
| Portafilter | 54mm | 51mm |
| Heat-Up | 3 seconds | 40 seconds |
| Tank | 47 oz | 35 oz |
| Dimensions | 7.7" x 12.6" x 12.2" | 5.9" x 13.0" x 12.0" |
How they differ in real use
Built from our espresso machines scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Breville Bambino Plus and the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 made our Top 5 Espresso Machines, at #4 and #5 (best budget). Compact excellence with 3-second heat-up and automatic steam wand. Perfect for small kitchens and quick morning routines. Only 6 inches wide—fits anywhere. Pressurized baskets ensure consistent shots even with basic grinders.
We score espresso machines on Espresso Quality (35%), Steam Performance (25%), Build Quality (20%), Ease of Use (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Breville Bambino Plus totals 8.2 out of 10 and the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 6.6. The widest gap is Espresso Quality, where the Breville Bambino Plus scores 8 against 6 for the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 — shot consistency and crema. Steam Performance also separates them: 8 for the Breville Bambino Plus versus 6 for the De'Longhi Dedica EC685. The De'Longhi Dedica EC685 claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Pump — 15-bar Italian on the Breville Bambino Plus versus 15-bar on the De'Longhi Dedica EC685; Portafilter — 54mm on the Breville Bambino Plus versus 51mm on the De'Longhi Dedica EC685; Heat-Up — 3 seconds on the Breville Bambino Plus versus 40 seconds on the De'Longhi Dedica EC685; Tank — 47 oz on the Breville Bambino Plus versus 35 oz on the De'Longhi Dedica EC685; Dimensions — 7.7" x 12.6" x 12.2" on the Breville Bambino Plus versus 5.9" x 13.0" x 12.0" on the De'Longhi Dedica EC685.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $500 for the Breville Bambino Plus and $227 for the De'Longhi Dedica EC685, a $273 difference in the De'Longhi Dedica EC685's favor. Owners praise the Breville Bambino Plus for 3-second heat-up and automatic steam wand; the most common complaint is small water tank. Owners praise the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 for only 6" wide and quick 40-second heat-up; the most common complaint is pressurized baskets only.
Breville Bambino Plus
- 3-second heat-up
- Automatic steam wand
- Compact footprint
- 54mm portafilter
- Small water tank
- Pressurized baskets standard
- No built-in grinder
De'Longhi Dedica EC685
- Only 6" wide
- Quick 40-second heat-up
- Pressurized for consistency
- Budget friendly
- Pressurized baskets only
- 51mm portafilter
- Plastic components
Which should you buy?
The Breville Bambino Plus is the better fit for small kitchens and quick morning routines — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Espresso Quality and Steam Performance. The De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the better fit for tiny kitchens and budget starters, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $273 saving matters more than Espresso Quality, the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is the better value. The Breville Bambino Plus is a poor fit for high volume use; the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is a poor fit for enthusiasts.
Choose the Breville Bambino Plus if
- Small kitchens
- Quick morning routines
- Latte lovers (great steam)
Skip it if
- High volume use
- Purists wanting 58mm
Choose the De'Longhi Dedica EC685 if
- Tiny kitchens
- Budget starters
- Casual espresso drinkers
Skip it if
- Enthusiasts
- Those wanting to learn technique
Common questions
Is the Breville Bambino Plus better than the De'Longhi Dedica EC685?
In our Espresso Machines ranking the Breville Bambino Plus scores higher overall, 8.2 to 6.6, with the biggest advantage in Espresso Quality. The De'Longhi Dedica EC685 is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Breville Bambino Plus cost than the De'Longhi Dedica EC685?
$273 more as of February 1, 2026: $500 for the Breville Bambino Plus against $227 for the De'Longhi Dedica EC685. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Espresso Quality — 8 versus 6 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Breville Bambino Plus and the De'Longhi Dedica EC685?
The headline spec difference is Pump: 15-bar Italian on the Breville Bambino Plus versus 15-bar on the De'Longhi Dedica EC685. In use, the gap that matters most is Espresso Quality (8 vs 6 in our scoring): shot consistency and crema.