Breville Bambino Plus vs De'Longhi Magnifica S
For an office or shared kitchen where multiple people will use the machine, the relevant question is "how forgiving is it of untrained users." The Magnifica S is a full super-automatic — beans in, button pressed, espresso out. The Bambino Plus needs a grinder beside it and assumes the user knows what a portafilter is.
Quick verdict
Breville Bambino Plus
Best for: latte, cappuccino, flat-white
De'Longhi Magnifica S
Best for: espresso shots, americano, office use
Key differences
Specs where the two products diverge. Full spec list is below.
| Spec | Breville Bambino Plus | De'Longhi Magnifica S |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $499 | $449 |
| Boiler Type | Thermojet | Thermoblock |
| Group Head | 54mm | Automatic puck |
| Pid | Yes | No |
| Steam Wand | — | Panarello |
| Auto Milk Frother | Yes | — |
| Built In Grinder | — | Yes |
| Water Tank L | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Brand | Breville | De'Longhi |
| Preinfusion | Yes | — |
| Super Automatic | — | Yes |
| Warm Up Seconds | 3 | — |
Show full specs (2 shared specs)
| Spec | Breville Bambino Plus | De'Longhi Magnifica S |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Pressure | 15 | 15 |
| Price tier | mid | mid |
Breville Bambino Plus
Pros
- 3-second heat-up via Thermojet thermocoil
- Automatic milk texturing with adjustable temperature and froth level
- Compact 7.5-inch footprint suits small kitchens
- PID temperature control delivers shot-to-shot consistency
Cons
- 54mm portafilter is non-standard and limits aftermarket basket options
- Pressurized baskets ship by default and need swapping for serious extraction
- Plastic body feels light compared to prosumer machines at the price
De'Longhi Magnifica S
Pros
- True super-automatic — grind, dose, tamp, brew in one button
- Built-in steel conical burr grinder with adjustable grind size
- Removable brew unit for cleaning, unusual at this price
- Hot water spout for tea or americano dilution
Cons
- Panarello steam wand froths but doesn't texture milk for latte art
- Limited bean hopper (250 g) requires frequent refills
- Coffee quality is good but not at semi-automatic levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Breville Bambino Plus better than the De'Longhi Magnifica S?
Neither is universally better — they target different users. The Breville Bambino Plus is best for latte and cappuccino. The De'Longhi Magnifica S is best for espresso shots and americano.
What's the price difference?
The Breville Bambino Plus retails around $499; the De'Longhi Magnifica S around $449. Price difference: $50.
Which one is better for milk drinks?
Look at the steam-related features in the spec table. Tags help too — products with 'milk-drinks' or 'dual-boiler' tags handle milk better. Breville Bambino Plus tags: beginner-friendly, milk-drinks, small-kitchen, fast-warmup. De'Longhi Magnifica S tags: super-automatic, one-touch, bean-to-cup, office-friendly.