Coffee machine comparison

Stainless-steel Breville Bambino Plus on a white background

Breville

Bambino Plus

Semi-automatic espresso machine

Introduced 2018

Black De'Longhi Stilosa viewed from the front-left angle

De'Longhi

Stilosa

Semi-automatic espresso machine

Introduced 2020

At a glance

Essential specifications

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Machine category

Breville Bambino Plus
semi-automatic
De'Longhi Stilosa
semi-automatic

Product lifecycle

Breville Bambino Plus
current
De'Longhi Stilosa
current

Built-in grinder

Breville Bambino Plus
No
De'Longhi Stilosa
No

Adjustable brew temperature

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
No
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Brew and steam together

Breville Bambino Plus
No
De'Longhi Stilosa
No

Manufacturer-stated heat-up

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
0.05 min
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Width

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
190.5 mm
De'Longhi Stilosa
205 mm

Depth

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
342.9 mm
De'Longhi Stilosa
343 mm
View all 41 detailed specifications

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Breville Bambino Plus

De'Longhi Stilosa

Identity and design

Manufacturer

Breville Bambino Plus
Breville
De'Longhi Stilosa
De'Longhi

Model number

Breville Bambino Plus
BES500
De'Longhi Stilosa
EC260BK

Introduced

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
2018
De'Longhi Stilosa
2020

Housing material

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Colour options

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Milk system

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Automatic or manual steam wand with three temperature and texture settings
De'Longhi Stilosa
Manual steam wand

Controls

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Illuminated one-cup, two-cup, and milk controls
De'Longhi Stilosa
Rotary selector and steam control

App connectivity

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

User profiles

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Portafilter diameter

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
54 mm
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Tamping

Breville Bambino Plus
Manual
De'Longhi Stilosa
Manual

Removable water tank

Breville Bambino Plus
Yes
De'Longhi Stilosa
Yes

Grinder type

Breville Bambino Plus
Not applicable
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not applicable

Grinder settings

Breville Bambino Plus
Not applicable
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not applicable

Bean-hopper capacity

Breville Bambino Plus
Not applicable
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not applicable

Automatic drink presets

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Pre-infusion

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Yes
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Selectable milk-temperature setting

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Yes
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Two-cup brewing

Breville Bambino Plus
Yes
De'Longhi Stilosa
Yes

Hot-water outlet

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Manual hot-milk preparation

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Milk frothing without brewing

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Water-filter support

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Boiler type

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
thermoblock
De'Longhi Stilosa
single-boiler

Boiler material

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Stainless steel

Number of boilers

Breville Bambino Plus
1
De'Longhi Stilosa
1

Boiler capacity

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Water-tank capacity

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
1.89 L
De'Longhi Stilosa
1 L

Pump type

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Published pump pressure

Breville Bambino Plus
15 bar
De'Longhi Stilosa
15 bar

Group

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Breville 54 mm group
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Pressure gauge

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

PID

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
Yes
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Hard-plumb capable

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Height

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
304.8 mm
De'Longhi Stilosa
285 mm

Weight

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
4.95 kg
De'Longhi Stilosa
4.3 kg

Maximum cup height

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Confirmed voltage

Breville Bambino Plus
120V-60Hz
De'Longhi Stilosa
120V-60Hz

Power

Different
Breville Bambino Plus
1560 W
De'Longhi Stilosa
1100 W

Warranty

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed

Included accessories

Breville Bambino Plus
Not confirmed
De'Longhi Stilosa
Not confirmed
The short versionKey differences

  1. Milk workflow: Bambino Plus offers automatic or manual texturing with selectable temperature and texture; Stilosa uses a manual steam wand.

  2. Readiness and control: Breville specifies a three-second ThermoJet start and pre-infusion; Stilosa uses a stainless-steel single boiler with simple rotary controls.

  3. Counter fit: the bodies have nearly identical published depth, while Bambino Plus is about 15 mm narrower and Stilosa about 20 mm shorter.

  4. Shared ownership: neither includes a grinder or brews and steams simultaneously; both still require dosing, tamping, cleanup, and suitable water.

Editorial take

Quick verdict

These narrow beginner machines take different routes to accessible espresso. The Bambino Plus emphasizes a three-second start, pre-infusion, and automatic milk texturing; the Stilosa emphasizes low-complexity dial controls, pressurized baskets, and a manual steam wand.

Breville Bambino Plus

  • Choose the Bambino Plus when fast start-up and automatic milk texture are worth prioritizing.
  • Its steam wand can work automatically or manually with three milk temperatures and three texture levels.
  • It has no grinder, so the final setup cost and footprint must include a suitable separate grinder.

De'Longhi Stilosa

  • Choose the Stilosa when basic controls and a compact, entry-level workflow matter more than automation.
  • Its pressurized baskets and ESE pod compatibility lower the initial preparation barrier, while milk texturing remains manual.
  • It does not provide the Bambino Plus's automatic milk settings, pre-infusion, or three-second manufacturer-rated start.
Our recommendation

Final verdict

The Bambino Plus is the stronger convenience choice for milk-drink beginners because it starts quickly and can handle texturing automatically. The Stilosa is the more stripped-back entry point for buyers comfortable learning a basic manual steam routine. Compare the complete setup rather than the machine alone, because both need a grinder for fresh coffee.

This recommendation is an editorial assessment of verified specifications and cited third-party experiences. We have not personally tested these machines.

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