Breville Bambino vs Nespresso Vertuo Next premium coffee and espresso machine
Buy the Bambino if you want real espresso and steamed milk from ground coffee. Buy the Vertuo Next if you want a one-button cup with no technique and no grinder. The Bambino's lowest recent price was $299.95 (October 27). The Vertuo Next's lowest recent price was $152.28 (October 28), with a high of $166.96 (October 30).
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Breville Bambino
4.6Choose the Bambino if you want to grind, dose and tamp your own coffee and steam milk for lattes and flat whites.
Pros
- Heats up in about 3 seconds
- Pulls consistent shots with PID temperature control
- Steam wand makes barista-quality microfoam
- Compact 6-inch-wide body
- Includes portafilter, tamper, milk jug and both basket types
Cons
- Beginners need time to dial in a shot
- No grinder included
- No written warranty listed on the spec sheet
- Requires tamping and cleanup after each session
What separates them
| Breville Bambino | Nespresso Vertuo Next premium coffee and espresso machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Brewing method | Ground coffee in a 54mm portafilter, 19 g dose | Nespresso Vertuo capsules, barcode-read by the machine |
| Heat-up time | About 3 seconds with ThermoJet | About 30 seconds |
| Control over the shot | PID temperature control, low-pressure pre-infusion, single and double baskets | One button; the machine sets dose and strength |
| Milk | Automatic steam wand for microfoam and latte art | Aeroccino frother included; no steaming wand |
| Ongoing cost | Beans only; no capsules | Capsules must be bought continuously |
| Water tank | 47 fl oz | 37 oz (1.1 L) |
| Footprint and weight | 13.4 lb, about 6 in wide | 4 kg (about 8.8 lb), 5.5 in wide |
Price history
$299.95$152.28
- Breville Bambino: lowest $299.95 on Oct 27 at Best Buy; $299.95 on Nov 2.
- Nespresso Vertuo Next premium coffee and espresso machine: lowest $152.28 on Oct 28; $166.96 on Oct 30.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Breville Bambino | Nespresso Vertuo Next premium coffee and espresso machine |
|---|---|---|
| Water Tank Size | 47 fl oz tank | 37 oz |
| Height | 9.5 in | 12.4 in |
| Automation | Semi Automatic | — |
| With Steam Wand | Yes | — |
| Finish | Stainless Steel | — |
| Brand | Breville | — |
| Features | Temperature Control | — |
| Pressure rating | 9 Bar | — |
| Rec. use | Residential | — |
| Color | Silver | — |
| Product line | Bambino |
Questions and answers
- Which makes better espresso, the Bambino or the Vertuo Next?
- The Bambino, if you use fresh beans and dial in the grind. It gives you a 19 g dose, PID temperature control and pre-infusion. The Vertuo Next is consistent but you cannot adjust the extraction.
- Which is easier for a beginner?
- The Vertuo Next. One button, no grinder, no tamping. The Bambino is still considered easy to learn, but new users report a learning curve before shots taste right.
- Is the Bambino worth the extra money?
- Over time, yes, if you drink milk drinks or care about shot quality. At $299.95 versus $152.28, the Bambino costs more up front but uses cheap beans instead of capsules.
- Which is cheaper to run?
- The Bambino. You buy beans, not capsules. The Vertuo Next requires ongoing capsule purchases, which adds up per cup.
- Can the Vertuo Next steam milk?
- No. It ships with an Aeroccino frother, which heats and froths milk but does not steam it for latte art. The Bambino has an automatic steam wand.
- Which takes less counter space?
- They are close. The Vertuo Next is 5.5 in wide and about 8.8 lb. The Bambino is about 6 in wide and 13.4 lb.
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