Sage (Breville) Duo Temp Pro Vs Bambino Vs Bambino Plus

I can’t wait to watch your Lelit mara x review 😊

Duo Temp…., for me anytime.
Build Quality is so much better than the Bambino range, and I personally prefer to have manual control 👌

Love my bambino 👍🏻

My girlfriend has a Duo Temp and I have the Bambino Plus.
I'd vote for the Duo Temp any day - I know how to get good coffees and the silkiest milk from the Duo Temp. My Bambino Plus has a mind of its own and shuts down of its own accord. Just today I did a clean cycle, descale and filter change. What a palava - the cycles were so inconsistent. And - oh, yes - good luck with trying to a good silky milk foaming for a flat white with the Plus - it's piping hot before you've had a chance silk it up - ends up as 'satiny' at best. And I know that one day soon it will give up the ghost in a year or two and will become landfill with no chance of fixing.......

I have a pack sitting in my water tank to soften the water, because we have hardest water ever and can kill a cheapo machine really quick . I also filter the water as well. we had a hole house filtration system at one point but the maintenance got to be to much

Before I even watch it I am going to say this is the review I really wish was around before I had to make my choice! Also I have friends asking right now if they should go for the Bambino Plus a I did, and I hesitate to commit to that knowing there wasn't a lot of information directly comparing either Bambino to the Duo Temp

A full water tank on my Bambino Plus only lasts about 3 days. I pull a couple double shots and make sure everything is cleaned and flushed and I usually make lattes so I'm also using steam and sometimes make a cup of tea using the hot water from the steam wand, and then steaming the water to heat it up to the right temperature to make a cup of tea. All in, to make a cup of tea it takes less than 2 minutes... so far faster than getting a kettle out.
My Plus was brand new from BREVILLE and they were out of stock even i contacted customer service so I believe it's the newest NORTH AMERICAN model and it definitely allows for hot water from the steam wand. I just cannot figure out how to bypass the cleaning cycle to make a latte without waiting 🥲

Ooohhh a short on how to bypass the alternating shot button lights indicating a cleaning cycle would be FANTASTIC. It's the most frustrating thing about my Bambino Plus. I didn't have five minutes to wait and I could have just cleaned it when I got home but it wouldn't let me skip that and pull a shot/ steam

Hi I have the dual button bambino and my steamer does not shut off rate away when I shut it off is that normal? Other than that It makes a good espresso

Bambino+ is my favourite. I do get hot water and if the drip tray was deeper it would be my perfect machine at the price! Still smile when its ready in 3 seconds.

Could you do a latte art thing for the bambino plus with the different autosteam settings ? I know it is sacrilegious to do anything other than manual steam for latte art, but I'm interested in seeing the results.

Just got the Bambino Plus a couple weeks ago. Really easy out of the box. Also been working with the single wall and a grinder to dial in the shot. Best of both worlds.

I have a Bambino. It's great. I have wondered what difference does not having an OPV make please?

I have no experience of the Bambinos but I really like my Duo Temp. It makes great coffee with really silky smooth milk and I like just taking my time making my coffee. Has anyone else taken the black plastic bit out the portafilter? Didn't see a need for it and it got a bit gungy.

I am trying to reset the shot volume on the Bambino Plus. It says to hold the 1 cup and 2 cup buttons at the same time for 5 seconds but it does not seem to be working. Any ideas? Did they change the reset? Any help would be great.

secret fanboy stash in the duo temp containing a pic of James Hoffman 😂😂😂

I just replaced my duo temp with the bambino plus. Still working out workflow with the bambino. I like how the steamer is way more powerful than the duo temp. Will see if i can pull consistent shots with thr bambino.

Sounds like the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Putting water in everytime I use my machine. What a complete waste of my time. Making lattes already take forever to make. I don’t need to add time to it. No thanks. I’ve never heard of anyone doing this.

You seem to run your sentences together. Also you seem to talk to fast.

I had a hard time with your video..

I have not found my inbox so who knows how long it be before I find your reply?

I'm very new to espresso brewing, but I've had the Bambino (regular) for a couple months now, and make a coffee with it every day, and I have NOT been able to create decent latte art with it. I'm confident the problem is me (especially after seeing you appear to do it effortlessly). I've watched hundreds of videos on how to properly texture and pour for latter art, and hundreds more on "what you're doing wrong", and still I find my milk (despite appear to be like white paint), failing to run across the surface of the espresso. Instead it just runs to the bottom (even when I'm millimeters from the surface, and tilting like all the videos show). I feel like I must be texturing wrong or something. I don't know if it's relevant to your channel, but given that this is a relatively popular starter machine, I wonder if you'd consider showing your process for preparing your milk using the regular Bambino (many tutorials tend to use much bigger, more advanced machines that steam the milk in seconds) - I suspect this machine takes a little more effort.

I have had my Duo Temp Pro for about 5 years. It still works perfectly. But I will order another whilst they are still available, to keep as a back up. You can make a cappuccino in 3 or 4 minutes. And I like the weight factor. It is much more stable than the light weights. Since typing the former, I ordered another one. And I keep the water tank full, by adding to it via the lift up top on the water tank. Each time I make a coffee, I add another cup full. So, the water is not in the tank for very long, if you use the machine daily. There is no need of ever lifting up the water tank to fill it.

Love your videos mate, i have the basic bambio one would be great to have a video where you show what can be upgraded over time, porta filters, razors, grinders, mats, knock trays etc

You have a crush on James too? ♥Chh... wait in line buddy!

I’ve had the bambino plus for about 3 months now. It’s a big step up in espresso quality from the nespresso we used prior. We don’t need hot water so that’s not a big deal for us. The big draw of the plus is the semi auto experience overall. My wife and I use it daily to make lattes and this is probably as manual an experience as she would be willing to do. So it’s a good compromise for us.

Great video. Slowly working through the back catalogue.
Does the duo temp pro portafilter fit the bambino range, or can you recommend an upgrade? Also what milk are you using? Complete newbie trying to learn the basics as cheaply as possible and take the plunge to buy my first espresso machine and grinder. Seems to be some great deals on the original bambino and when pared with the sage dose control grinder, I can be all in around £350, which is about my max budget right now. Other suggestions would be appreciated. 😊

Interested in the Bambino to make Lattes. What's the maximum height cup that will fit?

Hi dear coffee lovers! Need your advice.
I am mostly a espresso drinker, my wife is americano's favorite. We drink in the morning about 2 cups (shots) each and usually 2 in the afternoon. So basically 6 to 10 shots a day. We've been using automated coffe machines like Jura ans Siemens, but to get a decent cup you have to maintain them on a regular basis. Tired of leaking sealings, brewgroup cleaning and stuff like this. Would like to learn making a good cappuccino. What would be your recommendations on one of those 3 devices? I would go for bambino (considering that my wife will need to add hot water to an espresso shot). Will this suit my needs or shoul I look for smthg else?
Will I be able to make a good Italian espresso? Hope to see some recommendations and any advices would be welcome. Thank you!

It's a great little machine for the caravan as the fast cycle times use less battery power (when using the 240v inverter) than other machines.
Mine does dispense Hot Water via the steam wand.
Just raise the steam wand and then press the one cup and the froth control buttons simultaneously until water starts to flow.
You can now release the buttons
The machine will dispense hot water until you stop it by pressing the 1 cup button again.

That Hoffman photo got me good🤣

I love my duo temp! I’ve had it for years!

Thanks for the video! I only recently started my espresso journey and bought a second hand Dedica 685 which I use with the pressurised basket. I'm really enjoying my coffee journey so wondering what you coffee botherers would suggest as an upgrade. Should I go minimal - bottomless porta on the 685 with a half-decent grinder? Or upgrade to something easily fixable like the Gaggia classic/pro? I love the look of Sage machines but the expense of upkeep (filters and maintenance) is a con for me as well as the fact that when it dies out of warranty you pretty much have to buy a new one.

Your channel is a hidden gem. Duo Temp Pro for ever!

Are you sure dimensions of Duo Temp Pro are correctly depicted? I think width and depth are switched

Bambino plus has hot water function.. Raise the steamwand, press one cup and the froth control button simultaneously until water starts to flow. :)

my dogs love water that stays in their tank 😉😉

Kev is the best

I love the size of the Bambino’s and the auto froth on the plus would mean my wife would be able to make me a cappuccino… but…. They look like they slide all over the counter which is very off putting 🤷🏻‍♂

one criticism I have read about the bambinos is the espresso shots are not very hot. what was your experience and how did that compare with the Duo Temp Pro?

Among Technical properties, we see that duo temp has 15 bar pressure capacity while bambinos has 9 bar. Meanwhile we know that the actual necessary pressure to make espresso is 9 bar. Is this a negative feature of duo temp?

Very helpful comparison, thank you! You asked for people's experiences. I purchased a Bambino Plus and loved it - until it stopped working. Couple of things to note regarding the Bambino Plus:

I did like the automatic features of the Bambino Plus, though I found the dialling in of a set volume for a double espresso didn't work as promised. If I want an Americano, I want the machine to fill my mug, but I could never set the double shot to more than half-fill the mug. So, I'd then have to boil water separately to fill the mug. (I note the Duo will continue pouring until you stop it - is that correct? That's more what I want).

The Bambino Plus "died" after less than 3 months. I started noticing the milk frother would stop steaming before it was properly finished, when the milk was only luke warm. The lights would often flash when this happened. I always used bottled water in the tank, and always cleaned the wand straight after use, so couldn't figure out why I was having problems so soon. I did take it apart to properly clean it, but found it was actually pretty clean. Anyway, a few weeks later, the milk frother just wouldn't do anything - I'd press the button, and .... nothing (not even flashing lights).

Luckily, Amazon were very good about returning it for a full refund and I have been looking at the Duo as a likely replacement (especially as Amazon currently have it for £300). I just need to watch a couple more videos and read a few reviews before hitting the "Buy" button. The larger size is a bit of a downer (not much counter-space in my kitchen), but first-world problems and all that.

I enjoy your videos - they seem made for people like me. I'm a coffee enthusiast, and don't mind tinkering to get a decent cup, but I don't want to be obsessive about it. Some other coffee channels are way too "serious" for me, but each to their own.

You are making a judgment based on functions, but what about the taste? Does they all taste the same?

Great vid Kev, just what I was looking for. I've just sold my Mechanika Slim as I was only using it 3 times a week, due to after effects of chemo. So I was after a machine that would heat up a lot quicker, compared to the ECM's 20+ minutes.
I was tempted to go for the Bambino Plus, but I've seen tge Duo Temp online at £295 🤔 Plus I make a lot of Americano's and it looks like a bigger mug will fit under the Duo Temp.

Is 54mm basket ok for a large cup? Could you do Bambino v Gaggia Carezza please?

I use spring water, structured, it can stay for months, in a car exposed to the sun, so of course in the machine's tank 👍

I have a duo temp pro and its nusr died so thinking of one of these. Question is, will bh bottomless portafilters that fit the duo temp pro fit the newer bambino? Thanks

Thank you sir. Just an old soldier here finding his way to a decent Macchiato. Being on a fixed budget I burned up my Stilosa and looking for that budget machine. This was great information. Don't forget what a alligator in a vest is called... An investigator. Ouch!

Is there somewhere you’d recommend to get a better dual spout portafilter than the Sage/Breville one as that is currently £79.95 which seems a lot!!

Hey Kev, Nice work! One remark, Bambino is 15.5cm wide, not 19.5 as pictured :)