Breville Bambino BES450
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Breville's cheapest espresso machine and one of the narrowest on the market: about 6.3 inches wide, ready in seconds, with a manual steam wand. Pair it with a real espresso grinder.
Who it's for
Good fit if
you want a small, inexpensive machine, are willing to learn milk steaming by hand, and will buy a grinder or already own one.
Skip it if
you want automatic milk frothing (look at the Bambino Plus) or a built-in grinder.
Specs
| List price | $299.95 |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic, no grinder |
| Heating | ThermoJet, ready in about 3 seconds, PID |
| Portafilter | 54 mm |
| Milk | Manual steam wand |
| Water tank | 47 oz |
| Size | 11.9 × 6.1 × 13.5 in (Breville lists this as W × D × H; reviewers who measured it found it about 6.3 in wide) |
| Weight | 10.42 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
From Breville US's product page and official documents, checked Nov 1, 2026. List prices change often.
What reviewers agree on
Each point is made by at least two of the independent reviews linked after it. We don't own or test the products we cover; see how we choose.
- It is very compact. Reviewers who measured it found it about 6.3 inches wide. (TechGearLab, Tom's Guide, Home Coffee Expert)
- It heats up fast and switches to steam quickly after a shot. (TechGearLab, Tom's Guide, Home Coffee Expert)
- The manual steam wand is strong enough for microfoam, but it takes practice. (TechGearLab, Tom's Guide, Home Coffee Expert)
- You need a separate espresso grinder for good results. (TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
- It is easier to learn than most semi-automatics, though dialing in still takes some practice. (TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
Worth knowing
- Reviewers disagree on how adjustable it is. Two say you can customize pre-infusion and shot volume (Tom's Guide, Home Coffee Expert); one counted it as having limited customization, with no way to change temperature or pre-infusion. (TechGearLab)
Raised by one reviewer: the steam wand keeps hissing for about 10 seconds after you switch it off, and the included tamper is basic (TechGearLab); it benefits from a pre-heating routine, has no low-water sensor and feels lightweight (Home Coffee Expert).
How it compares
- vs. Bambino Plus ($499.95): automatic milk frothing with temperature and foam settings, a 64 oz tank and a 2-year warranty.
- vs. Gaggia Classic Pro E24 ($549): a 58 mm portafilter and a repairable, upgradeable build, but no PID and a slower start.
With a Baratza Encore ESP ($199.95), the whole setup is $499.90 at list price.