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Best alternatives to the Breville Bambino Plus
The Breville Bambino Plus is already among the best we've found; the Breville Barista Touch Impress comes closest.
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Strongest all-rounder
Breville Barista Touch ImpressThe easiest way to make café-style espresso drinks at homeSuits you if
- You're new to espresso and want great drinks without a learning curve
- You love lattes and cappuccinos, including with oat, almond, or soy milk
Most dependable
Jura E8Excellent push-button espresso that's easy to live with, at a steep priceSuits you if
- You want great espresso and cappuccinos at the push of a button
- You'd rather the machine handle cleaning and descaling with simple prompts
Easiest to live with
Ninja Luxe CafeFriendly all-in-one espresso maker that takes the guesswork out of lattesSuits you if
- You're new to espresso and want guidance on grinding and dosing
- You love lattes, cappuccinos, or cold foam drinks, including plant milks
If not this, then what?
If the Breville Bambino Plus isn't quite right, start with the Breville Barista Touch Impress: it suits you if you're new to espresso and want great drinks without a learning curve. The Breville Bambino Plus is still a great fit if you're new to espresso and want good results quickly.
We researched 42 expert reviews, analyzed 92,558 owner ratings and comments across 21 sources for 8 espresso machines, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Questions people actually ask
What is the best alternative to the Breville Bambino Plus?
The Breville Barista Touch Impress. It suits you if you're new to espresso and want great drinks without a learning curve.
Based on: Product Review score 83 vs 86 for the Breville Bambino Plus, across 7 alternatives.Is there a more reliable alternative to the Breville Bambino Plus?
Not really. The Breville Bambino Plus is about as dependable as anything we cover.
Based on: Reliability 81 for the Jura E8 vs 78.What is the best alternative to the Breville Bambino Plus from another brand?
The Ninja Luxe Cafe. It suits you if you're new to espresso and want guidance on grinding and dosing.
Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by Breville (78).Is there a cheaper alternative to the Breville Bambino Plus?
Not among the models we cover. The Breville Bambino Plus is already one of the lower-priced options.
Based on: Typical prices: Breville Bambino Plus $399–$500.Your other options, ranked
How each one compares with the Breville Bambino Plus- 01
EXPOWNREL83Breville Barista Touch Impress
The easiest way to make café-style espresso drinks at home
- 02
EXPOWNREL81Breville Barista Express Impress
An easy, all-in-one way to make really good espresso at home
- 03EXPOWNREL78
Ninja Luxe Cafe
Friendly all-in-one espresso maker that takes the guesswork out of lattes
Different trade-offsBreville Bambino Plus vs Ninja Luxe Cafe → - 04
EXPOWNREL77Breville Barista Express
Café-quality espresso at home, if you're willing to learn the ropes
Also BrevilleBreville Bambino Plus vs Breville Barista Express → - 05
EXPOWNREL76Breville Oracle Jet
Café-style drinks made easy, at a steep price with some quirks
Also BrevilleBreville Bambino Plus vs Breville Oracle Jet → - 06
EXPOWNREL75Rancilio Silvia Pro X
A sturdy, precise dual boiler that rewards hands-on home baristas
Different trade-offsBreville Bambino Plus vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X → - 07EXPOWNREL74
Jura E8
Excellent push-button espresso that's easy to live with, at a steep price
More reliableBreville Bambino Plus vs Jura E8 →