Breville BES450BSS Bambino Espresso Machine
- Capacity: 47 fl oz
- Operation Mode: Semi-Automatic
- Coffee Input Type: Ground
- Coffee Maker Type: Espresso Machine
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ASIN: B0B1JPPG2LCategory: Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines
Overview
Breville's Bambino BES450BSS is a compact semi-automatic espresso machine with a 54mm portafilter, an automatic steam wand, and a ThermoJet heater that reaches brewing temperature in about 3 seconds, built for home users moving from drip coffee or pods into manual espresso.
The ThermoJet heater is the real differentiator versus older Breville models and most budget machines, since a cold boiler is normally the wait before the first shot. Digital PID temperature control and low-pressure pre-infusion target extraction consistency rather than raw pressure, which is why Breville pairs the heater with a full 54mm basket instead of the smaller pods some entry machines use.
- ThermoJet heater reaches temperature in 3 seconds
- Automatic steam wand with adjustable microfoam
- 54mm portafilter, single and dual wall baskets included
- 1560 watt, 110 to 120 volt, 1 year limited warranty
Who it's for
Fits someone upgrading from drip coffee or a pod machine who wants to learn manual espresso and steamed milk on a small counter footprint. It suits less anyone wanting a fully automatic one-touch drink, since grinding, dosing and tamping are still on the user.
Pros and cons
- Heats to extraction temperature in about 3 seconds
- Automatic steam wand froths milk without manual technique
- 54mm portafilter sized for real espresso, not just pods
- Small footprint suits a compact kitchen counter
- Feels lighter, less metal-bodied than pricier 54mm machines
- Tamper or descaling powder missing for some buyers
- A few reported weaker brewing after about a year
Performance notes
The ThermoJet system heats water in line rather than storing it in a boiler, which is what gets it to extraction temperature in seconds instead of minutes; owners describe the tradeoff as a machine built around speed and compactness rather than the heavier, more metal feel of pricier 54mm machines. Low-pressure pre-infusion ramps pressure up gradually at the start of the shot, meant to draw flavor out evenly before the pump reaches full pressure.
Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10.9 poundshigher than 52% of 24 semi-automatic espresso machines |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.7 × 6.3 × 12 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 47 fl ozhigher than 50% of 27 semi-automatic espresso machines |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1560 wattshigher than 84% of 26 semi-automatic espresso machines |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 95% of 39 semi-automatic espresso machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Casual |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
| Part Number | BES450BSS1BCA1 |
| Item Type Name | Espresso Machine |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Office, Home |
Closest rivals on specs
Mr. Coffee ECMP50 Dual Shot Espresso Machine- Item Weight 10.9 vs 1.2 pounds (+808%)
- Wattage 1560 vs 1250 watts (+25%)
Mr. Coffee BVMC-ECMP1000 Espresso Machine with Milk Frother- Capacity 47 vs 507.2 fl oz (-91%)
- Wattage 1560 vs 1040 watts (+50%)
Gaggia RI9380/46 E24 Espresso Machine- Capacity 47 vs 71 fl oz (-34%)
- Item Weight 10.9 vs 20 pounds (-45%)
- Wattage 1560 vs 1200 watts (+30%)
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Breville Bambino take to heat up?
The ThermoJet heating system reaches extraction temperature in about 3 seconds, according to Breville.
Does the Bambino include a tamper?
Breville lists a tamper among the included accessories, though several buyers report a box missing it or the descaling powder.
What portafilter size does the Bambino use?
It uses a 54mm portafilter with single and dual wall filter baskets included for 1 or 2 cup shots.