Amumu 20 Bar Espresso Machine vs Breville Bambino BES450

Buy the Breville Bambino BES450 for better espresso and milk texture. Its ThermoJet heater reaches brew temperature in about 3 seconds, the 54mm portafilter takes standard baskets and accessories, and pre-infusion evens out extraction. The Amumu gives you a 20 bar pump, a front pressure gauge, a hot water button and a cup warmer, but its 4.2 rating from 56 ratings is thin and the brand has little track record. Owners of the Bambino praise the fast warm-up and dry steam, though pump and solenoid faults are the most common complaints.

• Choose the Amumu if you want a built-in hot water spout for americanos, a pressure gauge to watch extraction, and a cup warmer on top.
• Choose the Breville Bambino if you want faster heat-up, a standard 54mm portafilter, pre-infusion, and a brand with a long service record.