Breville Bambino Plus vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo
Too close to call. The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo scores 66 overall to the Breville Bambino Plus's 65, so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on cleaning and upkeep and value.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Breville Bambino Plus if
you drink lattes or cappuccinos every morning, have a narrow counter, and would rather press a button than learn to steam milk by hand.
Pick the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo if
you are moving up from pods, drink medium or dark roasts, make a latte or a cappuccino most mornings and want grinder, jug and tamper in a single compact machine.
Aspect by aspect
| 7.4 | Shot quality | 7.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Milk steaming | 7.1 | ||
| 6.7 | Ease and workflow | 5.8 | ||
| 3.4 | Build and reliability | 3.0 | ||
| 8.7 | Heat-up and speed | 8.3 | ||
| 4.8 | Cleaning and upkeep | 8.0 | ||
| 5.7 | Value | 7.9 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Cleaning and upkeep: the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo scores 8.0 to the Breville Bambino Plus's 4.8.
- Value: the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo scores 7.9 to the Breville Bambino Plus's 5.7.
- Milk steaming: the Breville Bambino Plus scores 8.5 to the De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo's 7.1.
The details
| Breville Bambino Plus | De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | Manufacturer | De'Longhi |
| ThermoJet heating system | Boiler type | Thermoblock |
| 3 seconds | Heat-up time | — |
| — | Built-in grinder | Yes |
| 54mm | Portafilter size | — |
| Yes | PID temperature control | No |
| 64 fl-oz | Water tank | 55.8 ounces |
| 11 lb | Weight | 29 lb |
| $499.95 (MSRP) | Price | $699 (MSRP) |
