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Comparison

Breville Bambino Plus vs Barista Pro

Two models compared on maker specs and U.S. list prices, with a buy-now-or-wait call for each.

Quick verdict

Best value Breville Bambino Plus ($499.95 list, checked Oct 28, 2026). ThermoJet heating, PID and hands-free milk texturing at the lower list price. Add a grinder. Where to buy
Top pick Breville Barista Pro ($849.95 list, checked Oct 28, 2026). Adds a built-in steel conical burr grinder and an LCD interface. Where to buy

Is this a real Black Friday low?

Breville Bambino Plus: $499.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.
Breville Barista Pro: $849.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.

We only compare against prices we checked and dated ourselves at the maker's store. We never show a made-up "was" price. Related: Black Friday price watch and buy now or wait.

Setup cost

Breville Bambino Plus setup (machine + grinder + scale): $758.90. Breville Bambino Plus $499.95 + Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.
Breville Barista Pro setup (machine only; grinder built in + scale): $908.95. Breville Barista Pro $849.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.

Totals add each maker's U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026 (scale checked Oct 28, 2026). Retailer prices can be lower. Build your own on the setup builder or see home espresso setups.

Recall status. Breville: none found (automated CPSC name match, data fetched 2026-10-29 01:09 CDT; not a safety rating). Details at the end of this page.

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Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links may earn us a commission; see the disclosure.

Side by side

Model	Heating	PID	Grinder	Portafilter	Water tank	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Breville Bambino Plus	ThermoJet	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	11.9 x 7.4 x 14.3 in	10.91lbs / 4.95kg	2 Year Limited Warranty	$499.95	Oct 28, 2026
Breville Barista Pro	ThermoJet	Yes	Steel conical burrs	54 mm	67 oz	16.1 x 13.8 x 13.1 in	20.92 lbs / 9.488 kg	2 Year Limited Warranty	$849.95	Oct 28, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 28, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

Price gap. The Breville Bambino Plus has the lower U.S. list price ($499.95 vs $849.95, a $350.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 28, 2026.

The two models

Breville

Breville Bambino Plus

Chrome home espresso machine with a portafilter locked in and cups warming on top (illustrative) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Kaboompics.com / Pexels

Why it is here

Breville Bambino Plus: semi-automatic machine, $499.95 list.

$499.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year the Bambino Plus was reported at $399.95 against a $499.95 list price on Cyber Monday. Source: Bon Appétit, Dec 1, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Heating: ThermoJet
PID: Yes
Weight: 10.91lbs / 4.95kg
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 28, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-29 01:09 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

See it on the maker's site Where to buy Watch this price

Breville

Breville Barista Pro

Stainless semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder on a kitchen counter (illustrative, not a specific model) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: valverdesupport / Pexels

Why it is here

Breville Barista Pro: semi-automatic with grinder machine, $849.95 list.

$849.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 28, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. One 2025 deal roundup listed the Barista Pro at 20% off during Black Friday week, without a dollar price. Breville did discount several machines last year, so waiting is reasonable if you can. Source: Latte Art Guide, updated Nov 30, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Heating: ThermoJet
PID: Yes
Portafilter: 54 mm
Grinder: Steel conical burrs
Water tank: 67 oz
Weight: 20.92 lbs / 9.488 kg

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 28, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-29 01:09 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

See it on the maker's site Where to buy Watch this price

Sources for the Black Friday calls

Prices in these reports were retailer or maker sale prices at the time and may not repeat.

What else you'll need

Beside the machine: a grinder (unless it has one built in), a tamper that fits the portafilter, a scale, a milk pitcher, a knock box and cleaning supplies. See the espresso accessories starter kit. New to espresso? See the best espresso machines for beginners. No steam wand? See the best milk frothers.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the Breville Bambino Plus and Breville Barista Pro?

The Breville Bambino Plus has the lower U.S. list price ($499.95 vs $849.95, a $350.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 28, 2026.

Which is better, the Breville Bambino Plus or the Breville Barista Pro?

Breville Bambino Plus is our Best value: ThermoJet heating, PID and hands-free milk texturing at the lower list price. Add a grinder. Breville Barista Pro is our Top pick: Adds a built-in steel conical burr grinder and an LCD interface.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Breville Bambino Plus: Leaning wait. Breville Barista Pro: Leaning wait. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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