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Rocket Espresso R58 Cinquantotto vs Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

Reddit prefers Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS — higher sentiment (55% vs 51% positive).

Rocket Espresso R58 Cinquantotto
#2 in Espresso Machines

Rocket

Rocket Espresso R58 Cinquantotto

$68.00

51

Pros

  • +common
  • +easy to source parts for
  • +not crazy expensive
  • +pretty

Cons

  • −No longer a top choice
  • −Market has moved forward from them
  • −wife will never learn to use it
  • −two machines won’t fit on the coffee counter
“This will definitely make you espresso that you will enjoy.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $68.00
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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