#6Breville Bambino Plus BES500BSS

Product Review · Espresso Machines · #6 Ranked

Breville Bambino Plus BES500BSS

Mid · Reviewed by Katie · Amazon-verified live, Sept 2026

79
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Rank #6 of 12 · Espresso Machines
$499.95
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The verdict

Why it scored a 79

A 3-second heat-up and Breville's automatic milk-texturing wand make this the fastest path from bean to latte in the mid-tier — the 54mm portafilter and low-pressure pre-infusion punch above the compact 7.7-inch footprint. Warranty is the weak link in the score; everything else clusters tightly in the high 70s to low 80s.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 1600 W ThermoJet heating system — ready in about 3 seconds
  • Automatic milk texturing wand with adjustable temp and texture
  • 54 mm stainless steel portafilter
  • Low-pressure pre-infusion for more even extraction
  • Compact 7.7-inch wide footprint
  • 64 oz (1.9 L) removable water tank
  • No built-in grinder — pair with a separate burr grinder

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value75×25%18.8
Quality85×20%17.0
Features80×15%12.0
Reliability83×15%12.4
Satisfaction82×15%12.3
Warranty66×10%6.6
Weighted total79

At a glance

  • Heat-up: ~3 seconds
  • Frother: Automatic milk texturing wand
  • Portafilter: 54mm
  • Price$499.95
  • TierMid
  • Category rank#6 of 12
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