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BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine vs BES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine

Ravvy scores BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine at 80.24 and BES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine at 89.45. BES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine takes the overall pick, best for urban residents with limited counter space and aspiring home baristas.

Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel | Craft café-quality espresso shots, lattes and cappuccinos at home with this manual coffee maker with built-in grinder
80.2

$678

The Barista Express is perfect for home baristas who want total control over their shot quality and milk texture, provided they are willing to master the learning curve of manual dialing.

Ravvy pick

Breville BES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel
89.5

$300

Buy the Bambino if you want elite espresso quality in a tiny footprint, provided you are willing to manage the lightweight frame during portafilter attachment.

How they score

FactorBES870XL Barista Express Espresso MachineBES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine
Footprint82–
Ease of Use72.5–
Build Quality91.5–
Milk Texturing8584.5
Value for Money89–
Extraction Control87–
Speed–98
Shot Quality–89
Build Stability–70
Space Efficiency–96.5

BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine

Skip it if busy beginners seeking one-touch automation

BES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine

What owners praise

  • Ultra-fast three-second heat up time
  • Professional 54mm portafilter for full flavor
  • Extremely narrow footprint fits any kitchen
  • Digital PID temperature control for consistency
  • Powerful steam wand for high-quality milk texture

What to know first

  • Lightweight body shifts during portafilter insertion
  • Small water reservoir requires frequent refilling
  • Drip tray fills up very quickly

Skip it if large households needing back-to-back drinks or those preferring one-touch automation

Specs side by side

SpecBES870XL Barista Express Espresso MachineBES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine
UPC021614055514021614803269
ASINB00CH9QWOUB0B1JPPG2L
GTIN021614055514021614803269
BrandBrevilleBreville
ColorBrushed Stainless SteelBrushed Stainless Steel
StyleEspresso MachineCasual
Voltage120120 volts
Wattage1600 watts1560 watts
Capacity1 cups47 fluid ounces
MaterialStainless SteelStainless Steel
Brand NameBrevilleBreville
Model NameBarista Expressthe Bambino® Brushed Stainless Steel

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