Decent Espresso DE1PRO vs Sage Bambino Plus
Technical comparison · Thermocoil
DE1PRO and Bambino Plus are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F1), very different prices (~6×). Bambino Plus costs less (~€529.9) and is the entry-level choice; DE1PRO offers more capability at a higher price (~€3179). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
DE1PRO
Decent Espresso
F5 · Professional
|
Bambino Plus
Sage
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3179 € | 529.90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.2 × 36.9 × 42 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | — |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 54 mm mm |
| Brew pressure (bar) | — | 9 bar |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 13 bar | 15 bar |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Manual |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 1.9 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | 270 s | 3 s |
| Steam wand | — | Automatic steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Flow control | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: DE1PRO 3179 € vs Bambino Plus 529.9 € — Bambino Plus wins (+500%)
- Heat-up time: DE1PRO 270 s vs Bambino Plus 3 s — Bambino Plus wins (+8900%)
- Water tank capacity: DE1PRO 2 l vs Bambino Plus 1.9 l — DE1PRO wins (+5%)
- Pre-infusion: DE1PRO Programmable · Bambino Plus Manual
Which one to choose
Choose Bambino Plus if…
you value price and heat-up time. It is the best value for money in its class.
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