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Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

Reddit prefers Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS — higher sentiment (55% vs 54% positive).

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
#26 in Espresso Machines

Breville

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL

$43.99

54

Pros

  • +great
  • +stable
  • +good workflow
  • +Makes great espresso

Cons

  • −poor build quality
  • −Inferior to df54
  • −Difference isn't negligible
  • −Does not make better coffee (compared to bambino)
“They are a good machine, cheapest good entry into dual boiler.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $43.99
Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS
#25 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Sage

Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

$479.99

55

Pros

  • +punches above its weight class
  • +good for learning
  • +easy to use
  • +great machine

Cons

  • −cannot change temperature
  • −lightweight
  • −requires holding machine to lock portafilter
  • −build quality not the greatest
“There’s a lot to be said for turning on the plug and being ready to go in 2 seconds. ...bought a second hand bambino over 3 years ago and it’s still going strong. Zero issues.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $479.99
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