Breville Bambino vs Delonghi Dedica | Compact Kings?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Delonghi Dedica: geni.us/I4WpZtV Breville Bambino: geni.us/RhNhcJ Delonghi Dedica Arte: geni.us/LQ7JQUq (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)

[@chichibents]

You mentioned one of the disadvantages of the Bambino is you can't pair it with a timer or wireless power adapter to have it turn on and be ready for you in the morning. I think this might be a moot point when considering that the Bambino takes 3 seconds to heat up. I can't think of a scenario where one would not be able to wait 3 seconds to pull a shot.

[@UJSupanova]

3 seconds?! But I want it now!!!!

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Wrong! I was burgelrized the other night and chased out from the bad guys.. that 3 seconds would have slowed me down to much and prevented me from pulling a shot

[@LifestyleLab_]

It’s a moot point on the Bambino because it requires blank shots to properly heat the portafilter. On other machines with more traditional heating systems, this idle time allows the machine to warm up the group head and portafilter naturally without the need for blank shots. If you schedule it to turn on early, this is very convenient :)

[@mst3krulz]

@@UJSupanova and where’s my Tab? 😂

[@monas.6839]

I’m a little late to the party, but I’m thinking that the Switchbot smart switch button pusher could turn the Bambino with a simple routine, no?

[@ClayChapman0]

BE CAREFUL if you follow his advice on steaming with the Dedica! The rubber tip of the steam wand is locked into place with the metal piece, and when you remove the metal piece then their is nothing keeping it secure. It will work for a few drinks, until the pressure from the steam inevitably causes the rubber tip to quite literally fly off (and usually right into a cup of hot milk). If you go this route, use a zip tie or something similar to lock it in place.

[@a.rincon2748]

I have a delonghi dedica but could not get any temperature difference when changing the set up, but here some tricks to improve espresso quality of light - medium roasted coffee: Push the steam buttom and wait until the machine is ready then turn it off and wait 3 seconds, turn it on again and it is ready to do an espresso but with hotter water. The few extra degrees are enough to make sweeter espresso. If you are using a 18gr basket the preinfusion cycle in the machine is not suitable for that ammount of coffee so the lower part of the puck does not get wet. You could try to run two preinfusion cycles stopping the first one just after it finishes and then run the complete cycle after waiting 5 seconds, with that you will avoid channeling of the lower part of the puck and get better espresso

[@meryleastwood6977]

Or just set your water temperature on high.

[@benpptung074]

Great idea! I just tried it and found that my Dedica releases about 9g of water for each pre-infusion. So, I used two pre-infusions, which means as soon as the machine stops running, I immediately turn it off and then press it again to start the machine. The difference won't exceed 0.5 sec, so there's no discrepancy in the overall brew time calculation. I noticed that the coffee became a bit lighter. However, this method of extending pre-infusion is really great! Regarding the temperature settings, it's interesting because I feel different temperatures result in espressos with different tastes. Next time, I want to try this trick you mentioned for light-medium roasted beans.

[@Presso99]

i owned a Bambino Plus for over a year. I had changed the filter basket to non-pressurize type after 1 month use. I had also added other accessories such as WDT, OCD and a standalone grinder. The Bambino Plus milk frothing comes with 3 heating temperature settings. The highest setting will achieve about 63-65C, pretty consistent on every cycle. As for the group head temperature, I had done an experiment for assessing the temperature. In order to achieve the desired temperature of about 92-93C, minimum 2 blank shots will be required. The blank shots will not only heating up the portafilter but also the entire group head. On the reliability side, so far it had broke down due to the power supply. We make 2-4 cups a day, not a heavy user. Other than this, it works so far. You will need to follow strictly on the maintenance prompted by the machine.

[@mikeyoung9810]

I took a chance and bought a Bambino after never using anything but a Mr Coffee. I wouldn't know good coffee if it hit me in the head. I used a good hand grinder and make my own version of a large latte. It tastes great (2 fake sugars). I don't care about having this as a hobby but just wanted coffee I could like and this does it. I have no plans of changing the pressurized portafilter and if I'm patient (rare) I can have good foamy milk for the latte. It's quick and easy and the only real problems are the knock hand grinder's 40 second workout and that the basket barely holds 16 grams of coffee. The video did clear up some misconceptions about a bambino I got from another review video and I don't regret buying this and not the bambino plus.

[@JaylaStarr]

I am happy with the Bambino plus because I’m lazy and it will steam my milk for me lol

[@MsFated]

@@JaylaStarr I love steaming my own milk so glad it’s has an option of manual and auto

[@andrei0525]

I got the dedica from a friend as my first espresso machine when he upgraded. Also purchased an ok grinder, the Graef CM800, after some time of using pre ground coffee. I upgraded the dedica with a traditional rancilio steam arm that made a huge difference. The damn thing won‘t give me a reason to upgrade as it won‘t break down :)) I agree that it has a disadvantage with the 51mm filter size for which not that much stuff can be found…but overall it‘s a great machine

[@nses9989]

Lmaaooooo same, I’ve had my dedica for 4 years now and I’m waiting for a reason to upgrade

[@DmanDice]

@@nses9989 All reviews praise it lol

[@ibrahimmo5785]

I have dedica and I can adjust the amount of yielded espresso, the default factory setting on dedica pulls out approx 90 gram of yield which is huge and makes espresso similar to americano I therefore adjusted it down to 35 grams yield and I noticed huge difference in strength.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Absolutely! Shot volume is adjustable and programmable on both. Very important

[@elainechan7155]

I bought the Bambino few months ago. Thank you for the review. Good to know that I've made a good choice for me and my family 😜

[@LifestyleLab_]

Good to know you found the "right for you" machine! That's all that matters :)

[@marideoliveira2368]

I own both machines and I much prefer the Bambino. Temperature and steam quality is incomparable to the DeLonghi. However, both can produce good shots, you just need to be a little patient and learn to play around with the machine. For latte art, I can steam the milk better on the Bambino than on my Breville Express Espresso Machine (??? don't ask me how lol).

[@nenitaoliveira4386]

You mention same machine bambino and breville are same you meant to say dedica one.. 😂😂

[@msdixie1972]

I’m trying to decide between the barista pro and a bambino with a niche grinder - help?

[@Xaevryn]

Hey thanks for the vid! After watching this and some other vids by James Hoffman and Morgan I decided on the Bambino. It seems to be the perfect blend of price, quality, and convenience for me. With the added benefit that if I want to get fancier with it, I can. I ordered mine yesterday from the manufacturer direct and can't wait to get it.

[@jmt8706official]

I love my Bambino. It puts out a great espresso. Time to look at non pressurized baskets, and other fun espresso stuff.

[@Xaevryn]

@@jmt8706official my bambino came with some non pressurized baskets and I know you can order them off their website. I also went and ordered a replacement portafilter for the Barista Pro which fits into the bambino perfectly if you're looking for an upgrade.

[@DmanDice]

@@jmt8706official non pressurized baskets are all over the internet just make sure they are the right size.

[@Serega4421633]

How it possible to order it from manufacture?

[@msdixie1972]

@@Serega4421633Breville website

[@VladiVasilev]

Just bought the Dedica a few days ago. Hands down the best machine I've ever head.

[@DmanDice]

Both seem pretty cool and im glad I watched this vid first.

[@EarthbendR]

Bambino may only take 3 seconds for heating, but I find I have to run around 2-3 blanks to get the machine up to a more appropriate temp (at least on the bambino plus that is)

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes a good point to note! Just didn't want to repeat myself again :) This will apply to both machines

[@jcb7707]

how do you run around 2-3 blanks to the temp up? with or without the portafilter?

[@LifestyleLab_]

With the portafilter to warm up the metal, then dry it thoroughly before pulling the first shot

[@EarthbendR]

@@jcb7707 with

[@JaylaStarr]

If you are deciding between the two I would say pick the bambino… after playing with the machine you are definitely gonna wanna upgrade with different accessories

[@DmanDice]

I got the Dedica first. But im looking for an excuse to get the bambino now haha

[@jfig008]

Fyi the Breville non-pressurized basket was only $7 from Breville directly with free shipping

[@checkwhatsleft4565]

I would say that Bambino is better choice if you buy it brand new from dealers, however, Dedica is way better option if you got a used one, because it is really cheap. The brew temperature on the Dedica isn't nearly as ideal as Bambino for proper extraction, that thermo-block is situated far away from the group head and heat loss is 囧, I tested it with my DIY scace device.

[@sentimentalmariner590]

The bambino steam wand is also better than the wand on the dedica if you actually know what you are doing.

[@peccimabel]

Something to notice, is the distance of the portafilter and the base where the cup will be placed. The Bambino has way more space than the Delongi

[@hyAxis]

You can take the bottom piece off in the Delonghi, making up way more space for taller cups.

[@peccimabel]

@@hyAxis Agree, but it’s not the intended purpose.

[@drakoran]

​@@peccimabelit's made exactly for that purpose 😅

[@avantilegor8610]

I was leaning towards de longhi at first coz I thought it is slimmer than the other 😅 if it's the same then I'd love bambino because you can purge it on the dip tray

[@swisswordwatches]

Delonghi, have a problem with this machine. It froths OK but it's cold froth?

[@yonisapir6270]

This video and your pressurized vs non-pressurized baskets video were extremely helpful, thank you dude. Subscribed.

[@janguardian]

Since when is the steam switch on dedica metal? Mine is plastic

[@nikoace2]

thaks for the video i only have 1 question What about the descale maintance, is it too hard to do? or even so, how often do you have to descale the Bambino. thanks for the great review.

[@LifestyleLab_]

I have videos on the descale or cleaning process it’s very straightforward. How often you need to do it will completely depend on how hard the water you’re putting in is

[@nikoace2]

@@LifestyleLab_ thanks for the reply! I’ll check the videos 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@nator8946]

What is the best set up for espresso? I was thinking of the sage barista pro but i don't use thr milk frother is there a better combination of machine and grinder without the milk frother? Anyone help me decide? Looking for same price as sage barista pro

[@mykolashatkovskyi8817]

Great video with simple, but clear and user-defined features explanation. Thank you.

[@rogerIndianKing]

Thanks for the video. For pulling back to back shots when you guests, which is better? Thanks in advance

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thermojet is going to keep up a little better due to the faster heating, however I doubt you’ll out pace either as they both heat on demand

[@espressomatic]

The Delonghi's body is all metal. Painted black in this example, but metal nonetheless. The current version for 2022 (DC885) is also fitted with a real steam wand instead of the panarello. Lastly, ignore the pump specs of the Dedica, as you can see in other videos, pressure at the puck is very close to 9 bar.

[@LifestyleLab_]

That’s a different version you are referring to, the Dedica Deluxe. This version is indeed plastic. The one with a normal steam wand is called the Arte. Also mentioned in this video

[@ovi_4]

But one question remains unanswered: Is Dedica controlled by an electronic PID system like Bambino "is" for a far better brewing group temperature stability?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, they are both PID controlled at one set temperature

[@erea3355]

Someone may already have commented on this but you say nothing about the amount of coffee in each filter and therefore the size of the shot is different. The dedica smaller filter only takes 12g but bambino 18g. Please comment

[@LifestyleLab_]

Aftermarket filters and portafilters can easily be bought for either if the stock size is a concern. Stock 54mm Breville baskets generally fit between 15-18g depending on roast level

[@wolfpoker]

"The dedica" is not a model rather than a series with a several iterations. Minor differences between them yet one should take into account that not all dedicas are equal.

[@shannondarling1001]

Can you please elaborate on the "automatic " steam wand. I don't quite understand the difference. Does the Deca just push steam out constantly and the Bambimo you can stop the steam?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Nothing to do with steam flow, everything to do with air integration. To get foam, you need to add air into the milk. With a manual steam arm, you need to get the right technique to accomplish this. With an automatic steam arm, it handles the air integration for you.

[@devafalc]

Thanks for the comparison. I was looking for an affordable second setup and this was exactly what I was looking for

[@DmanDice]

Every vid on these two say they are great machines.

[@moniquerustmakesmusic]

so ... if we know we're getting a burr grinder, basically you go with the breville. Am I right?

[@LifestyleLab_]

One capable of grinding for espresso, then yes, you can get better results from the Breville in that case 👍

[@andresmarroquin1123]

I like the way you describe everything so I had to sub. Thanks!

[@RaineAhmed]

Are there any plastic parts that touch the hot water? Looks like Dedica's steam arm is plastic inside, wonder if that's the case for Bambino as well. Thanks!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Both machines will have plastic tubing. This is safe, plenty of good high temperature plastics out there

[@matster115]

You mentioned that the Bambino can do manual pre-infusiin for as long as you want. Is there an limit? Does it automatically kick into full pressure after a certain period of time? Just thinking about how much flexibility you will have with pre infusion...

[@LifestyleLab_]

I'm sure there is eventually a limit, but its much longer then you'd ever practically use. On the Oracke for example its 90 seconds

[@PM.0000]

I cant for the life of me get micro foam with delonghis steam wand. I had to return my delonghi and swapped it for the breville. Steam wand is infinitely better (imo)

[@LifestyleLab_]

Microfoam definitely not possible with this panarello, but removing the outer cover allowed me to get some quite good texture manually :)

[@carollen5601]

I remember a time when I had to steam milk on the stove, then take an electric wand mixer to launch the foam, that sucker will give you beautiful foam, and fast too. /when all else fails nothing can take my latte away.

[@shannondarling1001]

So do you need to tamper the espresso shots since they're already pressurized? I'm a little confused

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, you still need to lightly tamp the puck even if you are using a pressurized basket

[@LifestyleLab_]

Pressurized vs Non Pressurized Espresso Baskets kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4CufICratygh6M

[@nses9989]

Okay but if i want to upgrade from the dedica (mind that I already have a good grinder) what machine has a greater performance but not expensive as hell?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Gaggia Classic Pro

[@greenwolf2299]

so i wonder if the grinders on the more expensive versions of breville coffee machines arent really good. Most likely over time you will get an seperate grinder anyway, wouldnt it be better to get a machine without grinder then?

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you’re planning on upgrading then yes, buying separates is the way to go

[@greenwolf2299]

@@LifestyleLab_ currently we have a senseo :( but we are looking to get into a more personal coffee making. Right now me and the wife are still doing researh and collecting data, this might take a while before we decide. That being said, we have been looking into sage/breville, but if the those built in grinders are tacky and only crank up the price and then later on ur stuck with 2 grinders that makes no sense. Also its better to "cry once, buy once".

[@wellreally5854]

For UK viewers, the Breville Bambino is known as the Sage Bambino in the UK, Sage by Heston Blumenthal is the UK operating name for the Australian manufacturer Breville. many thanks for the video, looking to buy my first coffee making machine 🤔

[@benpptung074]

I only use the Dedica, not the Bambino. The Bambino's 54mm portafilter and pre-infusion sound great. However, I always feel that its lack of brew temperature adjustment is a significant shortfall. This might be because I've gotten used to the Dedica's feature of having three water temperature settings. I can select the water temperature based on the roasting degree of the coffee beans. I find this very important. For instance, once when I was dialing in Lavazza espresso beans, it was constantly over-extracted until I lowered the water temperature. Suddenly, the espresso became very delicious. This experience made me feel that an espresso machine without the ability to adjust water temperature is unacceptable to me.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes temperature can certainly be important! The Bambino Plus and upward all have temp adjustment. If you are ever in that situation again, remember that you can always shorten the brew ratio to reduce extraction. Temperature adjustment is actually a pretty subtle change relative to water yield.

[@disco_life]

my delonghi has been my ride or die.

[@slavasss2189]

only for small espresso? do they make americano with portion more than 150-200 ml?

[@LifestyleLab_]

An Americano is just a small espresso with water added. The Bambino can dispense hot water through the steam arm for this.

[@elciad9903]

Hi, do you think if worth It upgrade from dedica to bambino?

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you’re steaming lots of milk, or using unpressurized baskets yes

[@_netscapenavigator]

Delonghi Dedica any day - over 3 years of use EVERY SINGLE MORNING and I won’t even look at another machine

[@markied2873]

What's difference between pressurized and non pressurized filters?

[@LifestyleLab_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4CufICratygh6M

[@markied2873]

@@LifestyleLab_ looked at it and the dial in video.. thanks much!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Any time!

[@JoeyVaracalli]

The panarelo steam arm and the even smaller porta filter makes the delonghi a no go for me

[@LifestyleLab_]

Had surprisingly good results when removing the outer cover though!

[@t090233]

I have a nespresso machine and wanna buy a different kind of coffee machine but idk which one still after watching the video. Which machine is better for making lattes

[@LifestyleLab_]

Will you be buying a good quality espresso grinder as well, or just using pre-ground coffee?

[@t090233]

@@LifestyleLab_ I will buy a good quality espresso grinder too.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Then go with the Bambino :)

[@PeaceIsIslaam]

@@LifestyleLab_ can you give me a name of a good quality grinder sir thank you so much

[@LifestyleLab_]

Baratza Sette 270, Niche Zero, Eureka Specialita, DF64

[@carollen5601]

I love my DeLonghi old school machine, better coffee and more fun to use. You need some practice however it's worth it, and you can become an impressive barista. Also the Mocha stove top coffee pot is hard to beat, it's fast? I travel with my French Press and always buy coffee beans. If all fails I'm sticking to DeLonghi.

[@2cartalkers]

The best one for any of us is the one that doesn't fall apart after a few months. Someone needs to do a long term reliability video on several of these machines to show which ones keep on keeping on.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Never had any reliability issues with any of these. Express going on 6 years, Oracle on its 3rd

[@jelly0]

We have had an old ( original 2013) since 2017 I have been very impressed with how long it has lasted. We use it many times a day , everyday . Even the "less mindful" family members haven't managed to break it.

[@matheushenriquealves158]

Hey, thanks for the comment. What model are you referring to?

[@ticks2012]

if only u launched your video 5 months earlier! got my Dedica in July and while exploring the ins and out of espresso, i inevitably was looking at the Bambino as an alternative. ended up doing the Rancilio steam wand mod and live with it. so far so good though. thanks for the vids! keep them coming!

[@josealqueres]

Please talk about the Cafelat Robot.

[@ekempinger]

Very good report!! ;-) Thx

[@ildikohruza7011]

Loved my Dedica until it started to leak water from the top. This unit was barely tested and was going into its 4th year. Was used twice in the morning and that's it. Apparently this is a an issue . It is fixable. Another fun fact: I live in NYC and there is NO One to fix it. Calling DeLonghi and finding out there is 1 service place in the Bronx. Called the place in the Bronx which turns out to be an Italian store that sells coffee beans and teas with repairs on the side. The nice man on the phone told me there is a 4-6 month waiting list for repairs. Yikes! So goodbye Delonghi. Your machine is beautiful, great design but your lack of service, the difficulty in repairing it, you won't exchange it ( oh, yeah, the lady on the phone told me if I buy another, she can take $25 off!) . You've lost a future loyal customer. I'm here because I have chosen the Bambino as my next machine. I already have another Breville product which is quite satisfactory.

[@cyberpope2137]

I dont get why everyone says the Dedica is plastic. Most of the machine is stainless steel.

[@LifestyleLab_]

There are two versions of the Dedica. The cheaper on (the one in this review) is a plastic shell. The one you have, is likely the metal shell version. Hence the common confusion

[@okolokolokolokolokolo941]

What's the cheapest non pressurized machine?

[@LifestyleLab_]

The Bambino

[@Gen_66]

Ha, I never thought of removing this thing on the dedica steam wand to make it more manual :D I will try now, thank you.

[@Gen_66]

Just tried it, it's a really bad idea, the rubber thingy flies off every time, there is some kind of pressure build up

[@LifestyleLab_]

Either your seals are worn out, allowing it to slip, or there is partial clogging in the tip. It shouldn't fly off!!

[@Gen_66]

@@LifestyleLab_ haha no, no clogging I triple checked ! Try it on your own, try to submerge the tip in water and turn steam on, every single time without exception it flies off 😅 I can't explain why. Seals are ok, everything is ok. It's counter intuitive but it does fly off! Try it 😅 You will be surprised by the result, I promise!

[@LifestyleLab_]

I steamed 5 or 6 drinks this way while filming the review. Had no issues, otherwise I wouldn't have recommended it. Odd that yours is flying off!

[@chuckv8838]

Recommended tip is to zip tie around rubber to prevent it blowing off

[@pizzatimechannel]

Pity there's no coffee result with these 2. Any idea how they compare with the Lelit Anna which is targeter more or less at the same price point ?

[@lets-talk-about-it]

6:38 his choice

[@LifestyleLab_]

Or watch the whole video 😁

[@joegarcia54]

No price comparison?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Links in the description so you can check local pricing. Prices vary around the world, no sense comparing prices if they’re different in different regions.

[@vick5141]

The breville amazon link does not work

[@LifestyleLab_]

Depends on your location, might be out of stock in certain countries, quite a popular machine this year

[@jmt8706official]

@@LifestyleLab_ You're right. I just bought the last one in my area for 50+ miles.

[@ebrahimahmed4460]

How is your Delonghi Dedica so shiny ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Different version than the higher end one you're likely comparing to

[@ebrahimahmed4460]

@@LifestyleLab_ ohh I just got mine in black and noticed yours was so shiny soo thats why I asked !! nice !

[@d4gibsons]

What about vs Bambino Plus?

[@LifestyleLab_]

I have a comparison between the Bambino and plus :)

[@saifmohammed5794]

Well explained

[@dimmodddimmodd7199]

It is not clear how a 15 bar pump deliver 9 bar Look like pressure it portafilter much more then 9 bar for bambino

[@LifestyleLab_]

Pump pressure does not equal group pressure. The Bambino extracts at 9 bar

[@dimmodddimmodd7199]

@@LifestyleLab_ without a pressure gauge this cannot be reliable

[@LifestyleLab_]

Also not true... many / most espresso machines don't have brew pressure gauges because they're somewhat redundant. Rocket Appartamento, Gaggia Calssic, Rancilio Silvia... all great machines. All no pressure gauge.

[@dimmodddimmodd7199]

@@LifestyleLab_ sorry I was not quite clear I meant that it would be nice to check the OPV settings if there really is 9 bar by external pressure gauge in portafilter

[@LifestyleLab_]

Hoon has done this on his channel, and confirmed the new thermojet models run at 9 bar :)

[@phillipzx3754]

I've owned a Dedica for over 6 years. Putting a timer on the power line accomplishes NOTHING. You still need to physically press a button on the Dedica to "wake it up."

[@LifestyleLab_]

Different power switch regulations in different regions. Very common

[@phillipzx3754]

@@LifestyleLab_ I see what you were getting at. The boiler warms up without pressing anything (in the first place). I just leave mine plugged in 24/7. In "sleep mode," it draws no more power than a timer. I've really enjoyed my Dedica but a "Gaggiuino" is in my very near future.

[@russ4AGE]

Merry Christmas espresso bro

[@LifestyleLab_]

Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@KINJAMOV]

I bought the Dedica and had to return it because there was no manual shot pull. Some days you just can't dial in the grind to a fixed time. It is catered more for pressurized baskets. Got a Bambino and it's way better.

[@LifestyleLab_]

The Dedica had a manual mode which can also be used to reprogram the shot length. Simply press and hold the shot button, and release when the desired yield is reached

[@KINJAMOV]

@@LifestyleLab_ I know the Bambino does that, but I tried it with the Dedica and it didn't work. You sure about that?

[@LifestyleLab_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2e6ZIOCo9RqbKs

[@mrguillo]

So torn between the Bambino and the Gaggia Pro. Decisions!

[@davidthomas9960]

If you are a coffee hobbyist then the bambino, if you’re really really really into specialty coffee and espresso and are willing to do a lot of upgrades/mods then get the Gaggia.

[@searching_soul398]

Good video 👍

[@RealJ8]

Vote. Bambino or Dedica Arte?

[@lc9245]

I know this might not apply everywhere, but if you are in the market for a semi-serious entry level machine, wouldn't a Gaggia Classic or Pro be a much better option than the Bambino? The Bambino is priced $350 US on Amazon while the Gaggia Classic Pro is $410-450. Unlike the Bambino Plus, the Bambino do not have automated milk froth, so it cannot compete on feature, only on price and footprint alone. That's fine, but then the old Dedica without proper steam wand is only $265. Should you spend that money on better features mostly, or should you spend another 50 and get a much more mature machine? If you don't want to spend that much, then why not just get the Dedica? You can use that extra money on a good grinder, or for something else if you are not going to be serious about your espresso. You can even get the Dedica a good basket with that money, even a proper steam wand mod. I think both the Bambino and do not make sense to most buyers. If you like features, then only the Bambino Plus makes sense. Then again, on Amazon it costs $500. At that point, unless you cannot be bothered to learn to steam milk by yourself, then the Gaggia Classic Pro will win, hands down. At 500, I think buyers would rethink buying something with less value, lower build quality, but has more features at a higher price point. The only strength it has other than automatic milk froth, is that it's lighter and smaller than the Gaggia.

[@roscopeco2000]

I had the bambino it was terrible quality and went wrong after a week. Shocking for the money

[@LifestyleLab_]

Always possible to get a lemon! Never had an issue with any of our Breville's

[@milovacc1195]

there are definitely problems with the Bambino. i have had 2 samples from the Bay store in Montreal. Both machines had the same 2 problems I mentioned above. there*s actually a 3rd issue as well. my kitchen lights start to flicker when pre-infusing stops and 9 bar brewing starts......

[@LifestyleLab_]

Lights flickering is an issue with your particular kitchen wiring load handling, not the machine...

[@milovacc1195]

@@LifestyleLab_ i have a relatively new kitchen and i have 400 AMP. electrical box. most modern homes 200 AMPs. its up to code .....and beyond.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Not sure what to tell you here...

[@Canadastrong1]

Delonghi 👍

[@nklds8910]

Can you send me the link of the bottomless portafilter for dedica?

[@andrew_ep_curtis]

Your comments on the steaming make no sense. The bambino you can stop and start whenever you want. Just like the Dedica

[@LifestyleLab_]

Once you stop steaming on the Bambino, the machine starts cooling back down to brewing temperature. If you want to restart the steam after a couple minutes, you will have to re-warm up to steaming temp. On the Dedica, you can keep the machine at steaming temperature without the steam running.

[@kevinsagers5997]

@@LifestyleLab_As the Bambino only takes 3 Seconds to reheat the steam wand, I find this an inconsequential difference.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Just mentioning it to be thorough :)

[@AlejandroAvalosPTM]

Papi, ¿podrías subtitular tus vídeos al español?. Estoy seguro ganarías muchos suscriptores.

[@fleagyp]

All these comments make me want to buy a nespresso machine. I had one that just broke and want a simple espresso machine to drink a quick macchiato. (Not a starbucks macchiato, the Italian kind.)

[@LifestyleLab_]

If you want a true macchiato, you should buy a true espresso machine not Nespresso. Not that there is anything wrong with buying Nespresso if that’s what suits your budget and taste, but you can do much better :)

[@milovacc1195]

two problems with the Bambino. It *s almost impossible to turn off. when holding the 2 buttons to turn off, it will purge another single shot. it has taken upto 4 extra purges before it turns off !!!! also, no matter how perfect you level, tamp, dose or distribute, only the left portafilter spout will produce coffee.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Both of these are sinply not true... please do not misinform. Try pressing the water button before the single shot when powering off so that a shot is not accidentally started. If espresso is not exiting one of the spouts, it is likely clogged. As you can see in the several videos of shots being pulled.

[@jmt8706official]

Sounds like maybe you pushed the espresso button before the water button. If both are pushed at the same time, it will turn off.

[@BritPryor]

Can't you just turn off at the powerpoint?

[@milovacc1195]

@@BritPryor java will not work with powerpoint.

[@BritPryor]

@@milovacc1195 What's Java?

[@saravezelaj941]

Cheap, Cheap, Cheap!! Another failed attempt to make a small and affordable espresso machine. You'll need to hold the machine down when putting the portafiller for the not to flips on the counter. Either provide a better attachment to the kitchen countertop (like smoothie makers) or make a heavier appliance at the base.

[@thekee9797]

Take me longer to change my undies

This Delonghi machine is aweful ! Lies, Lies, Lies e.g. 15 bars lol not even 4 bars. Done by morrons. This company is dishonest !

[@LifestyleLab_]

That's very far from the truth...