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Breville Bambino Plus edges out Philips 3300 Series LatteGo, 8.4 to 7.6. It wins on performance, build & reliability, value, while the 3300 Series LatteGo is stronger on ease of use.

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Coffee Reviews score
8.4Great
7.6Good
Performance30% of score
8.4
7.0
Build & reliability20% of score
7.8
7.2
Ease of use15% of score
8.9
9.1
Value20% of score
8.3
8.0
Community love15% of score
8.9
7.6
Community
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Typical price
$499.95
$599.99
Type
Semi-automatic espresso machine
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup) espresso machine
Heating system
ThermoJet; reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds; PID temperature control
100% ceramic burr grinder, 12 settings
Pump
15-bar Italian pump; low-pressure pre-infusion, then 9-bar extraction
6 one-touch hot and iced drinks: espresso, coffee, iced coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, hot water
Portafilter
54 mm stainless steel; 1- and 2-cup single- and dual-wall baskets
LatteGo: two parts, no tubes; dishwasher safe
Milk
Automatic hands-free texturing (3 temperatures, 3 texture levels) or manual steaming
15 bar
Warranty
2-year limited
2-year
Brew methods
Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks
Espresso, Lattes & milk drinks, Iced / over ice
Certifications
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Video reviews
Best for
  • • Milk-drink lovers who want hands-free microfoam
  • • Small kitchens
  • • Pairing with a quality standalone grinder
  • • Families who want one-touch cappuccinos and lattes
  • • Former pod-machine users
  • • Anyone who hates cleaning milk lines
Strengths
  • 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
  • Very quiet ceramic grinder (Coffeeness measured 63 dB)
  • Tubeless two-piece LatteGo rinses clean in seconds and is dishwasher safe
  • Six one-touch hot and iced drinks
Watch-outs
  • No grinder: budget for a capable espresso grinder
  • Tiny drip tray needs frequent emptying
  • Espresso is lighter and less intense than rivals'
  • Milk foam is too thick for flat whites or latte art

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Bambino Plus or 3300 Series LatteGo?

Breville Bambino Plus edges out Philips 3300 Series LatteGo, 8.4 to 7.6. It wins on performance, build & reliability, value, while the 3300 Series LatteGo is stronger on ease of use.

Which costs less per unit?

Breville Bambino Plus works out to about $499.95 and Philips 3300 Series LatteGo to about $599.99, 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.