Sage Bambino Plus vs Sage Barista Express
Technical comparison · Thermocoil
Bambino Plus is the best value for money in its class. Bambino Plus is ahead on price; beyond that the two differ in steam wand, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Barista Express ranks #1 of 11, Bambino Plus #7.
| Parameter |
Bambino Plus
Sage
F1 · Entry
|
Barista Express
Sage
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 529.90 € | 729.90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 31.8 × 35.1 × 40.4 cm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 1560 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 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 | Automatic steam wand | Manual steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Price: Bambino Plus 529.9 € vs Barista Express 729.9 € — Bambino Plus wins (+38%)
- Steam wand: Bambino Plus Automatic steam wand · Barista Express Manual steam wand
Which one to choose
Choose Bambino Plus if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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