Question 1

Which is better, Breville Bambino Plus or Breville Barista Express?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Breville Bambino Plus scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The Breville Bambino Plus scored 9.1/10 and the Breville Barista Express scored 8.5/10 in our Best Espresso Machine for Beginners 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth it over the Breville Barista Express?

Accepted Answer

The Breville Bambino Plus scores 9.1/10 while the Breville Barista Express scores 8.5/10. The Breville Bambino Plus is our "Best Overall for Espresso Beginners" pick in the Best Espresso Machine for Beginners 2026 category.

Breville Bambino Plus vs Breville Barista Express: Which to Buy?