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Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine BES500BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel, 64 oz Water Tank vs Elite Gourmet EHC4128 Automatic 4-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve, Glass Carafe, Reusable Filter, On/Off Switch, Keep Warm, Water Level Indicator, Black

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Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine BES500BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel, 64 oz Water Tank
#1 in Coffee Makers

Breville

Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine BES500BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel, 64 oz Water Tank

$479.99

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Pros

  • +Accessible
  • +Affordable
  • +Best for the price
  • +3 second warmup
  • +Plenty of aftermarket accessories

Cons

  • -Not consistent for back-to-back shots
  • -Some users get 'over it' and wish for better espressos
  • -May lead to needing an upgrade later, potentially more expensive in the long run
โ€œFor 99.9% of people, a Niche Zero and a Bambino Plus will be plenty. I bought the setup years ago and I haven't felt the need to upgrade once. However, I know two people with Bambinos who are over it โ€
Elite Gourmet EHC4128 Automatic 4-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve, Glass Carafe, Reusable Filter, On/Off Switch, Keep Warm, Water Level Indicator, Black
#6 in Coffee Makers

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Elite Gourmet EHC4128 Automatic 4-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve, Glass Carafe, Reusable Filter, On/Off Switch, Keep Warm, Water Level Indicator, Black

$15.99

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Pros

  • +Easy to use
  • +Warming plate
  • +Can make full jug
  • +Keeps warm
โ€œDrip machines are always easy to use and you get the warming plate too so you can make a full jug & keep warm instead of just a cup!โ€