Breville Bambino Plus vs Breville Barista Pro
Critics score the Breville Bambino Plus 84 and the Breville Barista Pro 86 out of 100, from 21 and 7 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Breville Bambino Plus higher, 4 scored the Breville Barista Pro higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Breville Barista Pro 4 points ahead.
Image: BrevilleBreville Bambino Plus
Praised for: milk steaming (20 of 21), easy to use (14 of 21), ease of use (12 of 21)
Criticised for: grinder (4 of 21), price (4 of 21), temperature control (3 of 21)
The catch: No grinder, and the price has gone up.
All 21 reviews of the Breville Bambino Plus →
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Image: BrevilleBreville Barista Pro
Praised for: fast heat-up (5 of 7), easy to use (4 of 7), ease of use (4 of 7)
Criticised for: grinder (2 of 7)
All 7 reviews of the Breville Barista Pro →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Breville Bambino Plus | Breville Barista Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingetc | 85 | 98 | -13 |
| Lifestyle Lab | 79est. | 85est. | -6 |
| Tom's Coffee Corner | 79est. | 85est. | -6 |
| Home Grounds | 80 | 84 | -4 |
| Bon Appétit | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Good Housekeeping UK | 85 | 83est. | +2 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Breville Bambino Plus minus the Breville Barista Pro. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Breville Bambino Plus or the Breville Barista Pro?
Critics rate the Breville Barista Pro higher: 86 against 84. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Breville Bambino Plus higher, 4 scored the Breville Barista Pro higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Breville Barista Pro 4 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Breville Bambino Plus and the Breville Barista Pro?
The Breville Bambino Plus: broad agreement, scores from 72 to 100. The Breville Barista Pro: broad agreement, scores from 83 to 98.