Breville Bambino BES450BSS vs De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on portafilter size, water tank, width, depth. Portafilter size: the Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 54 mm, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm.
Breville Bambino BES450BSS
De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890
What actually differs
- Portafilter size: the Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 54 mm, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm.
- The Breville Bambino BES450BSS has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890).
- Voltage: the Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 110-120 V, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 120 V.
- Size, Breville Bambino BES450BSS against De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: width 30.2 cm against 15.2 cm, depth 15.5 cm against 30.5 cm, height 34.3 cm against 33 cm.
Which one should you buy?
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
Full specs and review →Home baristas moving up to a real portafilter machine for straight shots and the occasional milk drink
Compact semi-automatic machine with thermoblock heating that heats up quickly and a 51 mm portafilter. The trade-off is temperature that is less stable than a boiler machine, with a 1 L water tank.
Skip it if: You make several milk drinks back to back
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger water tank
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Breville Bambino BES450BSS | De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $ Under $300 | $ Under $300 |
| Machine type | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Boiler / heating | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm | 51 mm |
| Can be plumbed in | No | No |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 1.4 L | 1 L |
| Width | 30.2 cm | 15.2 cm |
| Depth | 15.5 cm | 30.5 cm |
| Height | 34.3 cm | 33 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Semi-automatic); boiler / heating (Thermoblock); can be plumbed in (No); needs mains power (Yes); weight (4.7 kg); warranty (1 year).
Breville Bambino BES450BSS vs De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890: common questions
What is the main difference between the Breville Bambino BES450BSS and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890?
Portafilter size: the Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 54 mm, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm. The Breville Bambino BES450BSS has a larger water tank (1.4 L against 1 L for the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890).
Do the Breville Bambino BES450BSS and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 use the same portafilter?
No. The Breville Bambino BES450BSS has 54 mm and the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 has 51 mm.
Is the Breville Bambino BES450BSS or the De'Longhi Dedica Duo EC890 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $ Under $300.