Head to head
Bambino vs Bambino Plus.
2 min readUpdated November 1, 2026
The short answer
Both are compact Breville espresso machines without a grinder, with a 54 mm portafilter, a 19 g dose, a 3-second ThermoJet heat-up and an automatic steam wand, as listed. The Bambino Plus lists a larger 64 oz tank against 47 oz, an automatic purge after steaming and a 2-year limited warranty against 1 year, and breville.com adds a manual frothing option. The Bambino is the narrower one: 6.3 inches wide against 7.7.
Where they differ.
Water tank
47 oz on the Bambino and 64 oz on the Bambino Plus, as listed: fewer refills on the Plus.
Milk
Both froth milk with an automatic steam wand. According to breville.com, the Bambino Plus also lets you texture milk by hand.
Purge after steaming
The Bambino Plus lists an automatic purge, so the next shot brews at the right temperature. The Bambino listing does not mention one.
Size and warranty
6.3 inches wide and a 1-year limited warranty on the Bambino; 7.7 inches wide and a 2-year limited warranty on the Bambino Plus.
Spec by spec, where they differ.
| Specification | Bambino | Bambino Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Not listed | PID |
| Water tank | 47 oz | 64 oz |
| Extraction | Not listed | 9 bar |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 6.3 × 13.7 × 12 in | 7.7 × 12.5 × 12.2 in |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 2-year limited |
From each Amazon listing and, where it is silent, the manufacturer’s website. Specifications both models share are not shown.
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The two machines
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Pairing them with a grinder
Neither has a built-in grinder. To grind fresh beans, these are the grinders in our collection.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a grinder with either one?
Yes, or pre-ground coffee: neither the Bambino nor the Bambino Plus has a built-in grinder.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Bambino Plus lists a 2-year limited warranty; the Bambino, 1 year.
Which one fits a smaller counter?
The Bambino: 6.3 inches wide, against 7.7 for the Bambino Plus, as listed.
Do you test these machines?
No. We compare the specifications each model publishes in its Amazon listing and, where the listing is silent, on the manufacturer’s official website. We do not rank machines by our own tests, and we never show borrowed ratings.
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