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Comparison

De'Longhi Dedica Duo vs Breville Bambino

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

Watch this price: De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890)

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We do not bench-test, review or use this gear. 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 are affiliate links; see the disclosure.

Side by side

Model	Heating	PID	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890)	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	$249.95	Oct 17, 2026
Breville Bambino	ThermoJet	Yes	11.9 x 6.1 x 13.5 in	10.42 lbs / 4.725 kg	1 Year Limited Warranty	$299.95	Oct 17, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 17, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

Price gap. The De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890) has the lower U.S. list price ($249.95 vs $299.95, a $50.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 17, 2026.

The two models

De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890)

Why it is here

De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890): semi-automatic machine, $249.95 list.

$249.95

De'Longhi U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

The maker's page did not state specs we could read; none are shown rather than guessed.

No CPSC recall found that names De'Longhi (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-22 07:46 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Breville

Breville Bambino

Hand holding a cup under a home espresso machine on a wooden counter — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Jakub Żerdzicki / Unsplash

Why it is here

Breville Bambino: semi-automatic machine, $299.95 list.

$299.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year the Bambino was reported at $249.95 against a $299.95 list price over the Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend. If that pattern repeats, waiting for Nov 27 to 30 may save money, but there is no promise it will. Source: USA Today, 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
Weight: 10.42 lbs / 4.725 kg
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-22 07:46 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Sources for the Black Friday calls

USA Today, Nov 30, 2025

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.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890) and Breville Bambino?

The De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890) has the lower U.S. list price ($249.95 vs $299.95, a $50.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 17, 2026.

Which is better, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890) or the Breville Bambino?

We do not bench-test, so we do not name a winner. The table shows each maker's published specs side by side; pick on the specs and price that matter to you.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

De'Longhi Dedica Duo (EC890): No clear signal. Breville Bambino: 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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