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Comparison

Breville Bambino vs Bambino Plus

Two models compared on maker specs and U.S. list prices, with a buy-now-or-wait call for each.

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Quick verdict

Best value Breville Bambino ($299.95 list, checked Oct 30, 2026). Same ThermoJet heating (Breville's fast heater, ready to brew in about 3 seconds), PID (digital control that holds the water at a steady temperature) and 54 mm portafilter (the handle that holds the coffee) at the lower list price. Where to buy
Top pick Breville Bambino Plus ($499.95 list, checked Oct 30, 2026). Adds hands-free milk texturing, a 64 oz tank and a 2 Year Limited Warranty. Where to buy

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Price history: what we actually recorded

Breville Bambino

$299.95checked Nov 5, 2026

14 recorded points, Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 (maker list price). List $299.95.

Breville Bambino Plus

$499.95checked Oct 30, 2026

Not enough of our own dated history to draw a line yet; tracking since Oct 17, 2026. List $499.95.

Recorded priceMaker list price Only prices we checked and dated ourselves; nothing back-filled.

Is this a real Black Friday low?

Breville Bambino: $299.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.
Breville Bambino Plus: $499.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.

We only compare against prices we checked and dated ourselves at the maker's store. We never show a made-up "was" price. Related: Black Friday price watch and buy now or wait.

Setup cost

Breville Bambino setup (machine + grinder + scale): $558.90. Breville Bambino $299.95 + Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.
Breville Bambino Plus setup (machine + grinder + scale): $758.90. Breville Bambino Plus $499.95 + Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.

Totals add each maker's U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026 (scale checked Oct 30, 2026). Retailer prices can be lower. Build your own on the setup builder or see home espresso setups.

Recall status. Breville: none found (automated CPSC name match, data fetched 2026-11-05 10:11 CST; not a safety rating). Details at the end of this page.

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Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links may earn us a commission; see the disclosure.

Side by side

Model	Heating	PID	Portafilter	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Breville Bambino	ThermoJet	Yes	54 mm	11.9 x 6.1 x 13.5 in	10.42 lbs / 4.725 kg	1 Year Limited Warranty	$299.95	Oct 30, 2026
Breville Bambino Plus	ThermoJet	Yes	54 mm	11.9 x 7.4 x 14.3 in	10.91lbs / 4.95kg	2 Year Limited Warranty	$499.95	Oct 30, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 30, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

Price gap. The Breville Bambino has the lower U.S. list price ($299.95 vs $499.95, a $200.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 30, 2026.

The two models

Breville

Breville Bambino

Why it is here

Breville Bambino: semi-automatic machine, $299.95 list.

$299.95

Amazon new-offer price, checked Nov 6, 2026.

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year the Bambino was reported at $249.95 against a $299.95 list price over the Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend. If that pattern repeats, waiting for Nov 27 to 30 may save money, but there is no promise it will. Source: The Mirror US, Nov 28, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Amazon price checked Nov 6, 2026

Heating: ThermoJet
PID: Yes
Portafilter: 54 mm
Weight: 10.42 lbs / 4.725 kg
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-11-05 10:11 CST). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Breville

Breville Bambino Plus

Why it is here

Breville Bambino Plus: semi-automatic machine, $499.95 list.

$485.00

Amazon new-offer price, checked Nov 6, 2026. Seller: No1collectibles.

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year the Bambino Plus was reported at $399.95 against a $499.95 list price on Cyber Monday. Source: Bon Appétit, Dec 1, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Heating: ThermoJet
PID: Yes
Portafilter: 54 mm
Weight: 10.91lbs / 4.95kg
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-11-05 10:11 CST). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Sources for the Black Friday calls

Prices in these reports were retailer or maker sale prices at the time and may not repeat.

What else you'll need

Beside the machine: a grinder (unless it has one built in), a tamper that fits the portafilter, a scale, a milk pitcher, a knock box and cleaning supplies. See the espresso accessories starter kit. New to espresso? See the best espresso machines for beginners. No steam wand? See the Milk frothing pitchers.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the Breville Bambino and Breville Bambino Plus?

The Breville Bambino has the lower U.S. list price ($299.95 vs $499.95, a $200.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 30, 2026.

Which is better, the Breville Bambino or the Breville Bambino Plus?

Breville Bambino is our Best value: Same ThermoJet heating, PID and 54 mm portafilter at the lower list price. Breville Bambino Plus is our Top pick: Adds hands-free milk texturing, a 64 oz tank and a 2 Year Limited Warranty.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Breville Bambino: Leaning wait. Breville Bambino Plus: Leaning wait. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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