Decent Espresso DE1XL vs Sage Bambino Plus
Technical comparison · Thermocoil
DE1XL and Bambino Plus are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F1). Bambino Plus is the entry-level choice; DE1XL offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
DE1XL
Decent Espresso
F5 · Professional
|
Bambino Plus
Sage
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3523 € | 529.90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.2 × 40.2 × 42.9 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13.4 kg | — |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermocoil (boilerless) | — |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | 54 mm mm |
| Brew pressure (bar) | — | 9 bar |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 13 bar | 15 bar |
| Pump type | Vibration | — |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Manual |
| Group head type | Ring brew group | — |
| 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
- Heat-up time: DE1XL 270 s vs Bambino Plus 3 s — Bambino Plus wins (+8900%)
- Water tank capacity: DE1XL 2 l vs Bambino Plus 1.9 l — DE1XL wins (+5%)
- Pre-infusion: DE1XL Programmable · Bambino Plus Manual
Which one to choose
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