Breville Barista Express vs Breville Bambino Plus
Breville's two most popular entry points solve the same problem in opposite ways — one bundles the grinder, the other bets you'll buy a better one.
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Our test scores
9.3 / 10
Breville Barista Express
8.2 / 10
Breville Bambino Plus
Side by side
| Breville Barista Express | Breville Bambino Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $688 | $500 |
| Pump | 15-bar Italian | 15-bar Italian |
| Grinder | Conical burr (built-in) | — |
| Boiler | Thermocoil | — |
| Tank | 67 oz | 47 oz |
| Dimensions | 13.5" x 12.5" x 15.8" | 7.7" x 12.6" x 12.2" |
| Portafilter | — | 54mm |
| Heat-Up | — | 3 seconds |
Breville Barista Express
- Built-in burr grinder
- PID temperature control
- 15-bar Italian pump
- Micro-foam milk texturing
- Grinder can be inconsistent
- Small water tank
- Learning curve for beginners
Breville Bambino Plus
- 3-second heat-up
- Automatic steam wand
- Compact footprint
- 54mm portafilter
- Small water tank
- Pressurized baskets standard
- No built-in grinder
Which should you buy?
Choose the Breville Barista Express if
- Espresso beginners
- All-in-one convenience seekers
- Space savers
Skip it if
- Those wanting separate premium grinder
- Commercial use
Choose the Breville Bambino Plus if
- Small kitchens
- Quick morning routines
- Latte lovers (great steam)
Skip it if
- High volume use
- Purists wanting 58mm