Breville Bambino Espresso Machine vs Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

The Breville Bambino is the safer pick for most shoppers: it heats in about 3 seconds, has a compact stainless body, and is the machine experts and owners agree on, rated 4.6 from 423 ratings. The Solis Barista Perfetta Plus adds a built-in grinder, PID temperature control, automatic pre-infusion and a pressure gauge, so it suits someone who wants one unit to grind and brew and will use the extra control. Owners of both report a learning curve before shots come out to taste. Build quality is close; the Bambino has the longer track record and wider praise.

• Choose the Breville Bambino if you want fast heat-up, a small footprint and the machine reviewers name as the best for most people, and you already own or plan to buy a separate grinder.
• Choose the Solis Barista Perfetta Plus if you want a grinder built in, PID temperature control, automatic pre-infusion and a pressure gauge in one countertop unit.