Breville Barista Express BES870 vs Sage Bambino Plus
Technical comparison · Thermocoil
Barista Express BES870 is the most capable in its class. Barista Express BES870 and Bambino Plus differ in steam wand: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, Barista Express BES870 ranks #1 of 12, Bambino Plus #8.
| Parameter |
Barista Express BES870
Breville
F2 · Intermediate
|
Bambino Plus
Sage
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~200–450 € | 529.90 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40.4 × 33.3 × 31.5 cm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermocoil (boilerless) | — |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 54 mm mm | 54 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Brew pressure (bar) | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Pre-infusion | — | Manual |
| Water tank capacity (l) | — | 1.9 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | — | 3 s |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Automatic steam wand |
The differences that matter
- Steam wand: Barista Express BES870 Manual steam wand · Bambino Plus Automatic steam wand
Which one to choose
Choose Barista Express BES870 if…
It is the most capable in its class.
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