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Sage Bambino vs Sage Bambino Plus

Choose any two espresso machines to see their specs side by side, with the biggest differences listed first.

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Which one is for you?

Choose the Bambino if

  • You'd rather spend £77 less.
  • You want to learn to steam milk by hand, for silky milk and latte art.
  • You're short of space. It's 16cm wide, against 19.4cm.
  • Your worktop is shallow. It's 32cm deep, against 36.2cm.

Choose the Bambino Plus if

  • You'd rather the milk froth itself, with no technique to learn.
  • You'd rather refill the tank less often. It holds 1.9L, against 1.4L.

Worked out from the specs below, by the same rules for every pair.

Main differences

  1. The Bambino steams milk with a manual steam wand; the Bambino Plus with an automatic wand.
  2. The Bambino is 16cm wide; the Bambino Plus is 19.4cm.
  3. The Bambino is 32cm deep; the Bambino Plus 36.2cm.
  4. The Bambino holds 1.4L of water; the Bambino Plus 1.9L.

marks the better figure where one is objectively better.

Sage Bambino compared with Sage Bambino Plus
BambinoBambino Plus
Brewing
Heating systemThermoblockThermoblock
Built-in grinderNoNo
Heat-up time3 seconds3 seconds
Filter basketsPressurised, non-pressurisedPressurised, non-pressurised
Portafilter size54mm54mm
PID temperature controlYesYes
PumpVibrationVibration
Pre-infusionYesYes
Pressure gaugeNoNo
Shot timerNoNo
Milk
Milk frothingManual steam wandAutomatic wand
Brew and steam at onceNoNo
Size and capacity
Width16cm (better)19.4cm
Height31cm30.4cm (better)
Depth32cm (better)36.2cm
Water tank1.4L1.9L (better)
Weight4.9kg5kg
Extras and ownership
Warranty2 years2 years
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Power1,600W1,600W

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