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Breville The Bambino
Breville

The Bambino

Real espresso in a 6-inch-wide footprint.

Coffee & Espresso Machines
8.8/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 10, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

The Bambino is the smallest machine here that still pulls a proper 54 mm shot with PID temperature control and a 3-second ThermoJet heat-up. You bring the grinder and steam milk yourself. If you want hands-free milk, step up to the Bambino Plus.

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Key specs
Type
Semi auto espresso
Grinder
No
Milk
Steam wand
Water tank
1.39 L
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
10.42 lb (4.72 kg)
Dimensions
302 × 155 × 343 mm
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Weight10.42 lb (4.72 kg)302 × 155 × 343 mm
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Bambino is the smallest machine here that still pulls a proper 54 mm shot with PID temperature control and a 3-second ThermoJet heat-up. You bring the grinder and steam milk yourself. If you want hands-free milk, step up to the Bambino Plus.

Best for

First-time espresso buyers with a good grinder and a tight counter

Not for

Anyone who wants automatic milk or a built-in grinder

Main strength3-second heat-up with PID control
Main weaknessNo grinder; budget for one separately
Reasons to buy
3-second heat-up with PID control
Only 155 mm deep and 4.7 kg
Proper commercial-style steam wand
Reasons to avoid
No grinder; budget for one separately
1.4 L tank needs frequent refills
54 mm basket limits accessory choice
Measured view8.8/10What the pros say · verified oct 10, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 10, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

15 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 10, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Heating system
Thermojet
Portafilter
2.13 in (54 mm)
PID temperature control
Yes
Heat-up time
3 s
Pump pressure
15 bar
Type
Semi auto espresso
Milk system
Steam wand
Voltage
110-120 Volts
Weight Kg
4.725 kg
Height
13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Depth
6.1 in (15.5 cm)
Width
11.89 in (30.2 cm)
Power
1560 W
Water Tank L
1.39 L
Built In Grinder
No
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