Sage Bambino
The smallest serious Sage espresso machine: quick, capable and good value if you are happy to steam milk yourself and buy a separate grinder.
Read full review →Sage Bambino or Bambino Plus?
Both are narrow, fast-heating espresso machines. The standard Bambino keeps milk manual and the price lower; the Plus adds automatic temperature and texture settings.
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Sage Bambino Plus
The easiest route to genuinely good espresso and silky milk without giving up the ritual of a portafilter.
Read full review →| Decision | Sage Bambino | Sage Bambino Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Index score | 90/100 | 94/100 |
| Best checked price | £329.95 | £349.95 |
| Machine type | Compact manual espresso | Compact semi-automatic |
| Ready in | 3 sec | 3 sec |
| Width | 19.5 cm | 19.4 cm |
| Depth | 32 cm | 36.2 cm |
| Grinder | Separate grinder needed | Separate grinder needed |
| Milk | Manual steam | Auto steam |
| Water tank | 1.4 L | 1.9 L |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose the Bambino if you are happy to learn manual steaming and want the lower-cost compact route.
- Three-second heat-up
- Very narrow footprint
- Proper 54 mm portafilter
Choose the Bambino Plus if repeatable automatic milk and a more assisted weekday workflow justify the extra spend.
- Ready to brew in three seconds
- Automatic milk texturing is unusually capable
- Narrow footprint suits small counters
The decision in one line
Bambino is best for small kitchens, straight espresso and people who want to learn manual milk. Bambino Plus is best for flat-white drinkers, small kitchens and fast weekday mornings.