Breville Bambino Plus edges out De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo, 8.4 to 7.3. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use.
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Breville
Bambino Plus
Highest score- • Milk-drink lovers who want hands-free microfoam
- • Small kitchens
- • Pairing with a quality standalone grinder
- • Beginners who want a grinder-equipped machine with presets
- • Households that drink both hot espresso drinks and cold coffee
- • Small kitchens
- Ready to brew in about 3 seconds (ThermoJet)
- Hands-free milk texturing with 3 temperature and 3 texture settings, plus manual mode
- Compact footprint with a 54 mm portafilter and pre-infusion
- Built-in grinder plus 3 brew-temperature settings
- Cold Extraction cold brew in under 5 minutes
- Strong, ball-jointed manual steam wand
- No grinder: budget for a capable espresso grinder
- Tiny drip tray needs frequent emptying
- Grinder is less versatile than reviewers would like
- Timed dosing means you'll want a scale
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Bambino Plus or La Specialista Arte Evo?
Breville Bambino Plus edges out De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo, 8.4 to 7.3. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use.
Which costs less per unit?
Breville Bambino Plus works out to about $499.95 and De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo to about $699.95, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.