Comparison · Espresso Machines

Breville Bambino BES450BSS vs Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04

Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on width, depth, height, weight. The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 is lighter at 4.1 kg; the Breville Bambino BES450BSS weighs 4.7 kg.

What actually differs

  • The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 is lighter at 4.1 kg; the Breville Bambino BES450BSS weighs 4.7 kg.
  • Voltage: the Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 110-120 V, the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 has 110V-120V (US).
  • Size, Breville Bambino BES450BSS against Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04: width 30.2 cm against 26 cm, depth 15.5 cm against 21 cm, height 34.3 cm against 29.8 cm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Breville Bambino BES450BSS if…

Home users who want a compact semi-automatic machine with fast startup.

Shoppers who need a small machine that starts quickly and maintains temperature control may find this model suitable. Its size fits limited counter space.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Pick the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 if…

Home baristas moving up to a real portafilter machine for straight shots and the occasional milk drink

4 L of water. It works for home baristas moving up to a portafilter machine, though it is less temperature stable than a boiler machine.

Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back

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Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecBreville Bambino BES450BSSCapresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04
Typical price$ Under $300$ Under $300
Machine typeSemi-automaticSemi-automatic
Boiler / heatingThermoblockThermoblock
Can be plumbed inNoNo
Water tank1.4 L1.4 L
Width30.2 cm26 cm
Depth15.5 cm21 cm
Height34.3 cm29.8 cm
Weight4.7 kg4.1 kg
Voltage110-120 V110V-120V (US)
Warranty1 year1 year

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermoblock); can be plumbed in (No); water tank (1.4 L); warranty (1 year).

Breville Bambino BES450BSS vs Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04: common questions

What is the main difference between the Breville Bambino BES450BSS and the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04?

The Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 is lighter at 4.1 kg; the Breville Bambino BES450BSS weighs 4.7 kg. Voltage: the Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 110-120 V, the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 has 110V-120V (US).

Is the Breville Bambino BES450BSS or the Capresso EC100 Pump Espresso 116.04 more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $ Under $300.

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