A coffee corner under a low cabinet: a compact black espresso machine and a small grinder tucked into the corner of a marble counter between dark green cupboards, a jar of beans and one cup

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What decides itOur drawing of the Breville Bambino, three-quarter view from the front rightBambino$299.95 · At Breville · Oct 29Our drawing of the Gaggia Classic E24 (model code RI9380), three-quarter view from the front rightClassic E24$499 · At Whole Latte Love · Oct 29was $549 Save $50 (9%)
SwapBambino
Classic E24
Fit
WidthBambino6.3 in (16 cm)RETAILER · 25 September 2026Classic E247.9 in (20 cm)MANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026
DepthBambino13.8 in (35 cm)RETAILER · 25 September 2026Classic E2410.6 in (27 cm)MANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026
HeightBambino12 in (30.5 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 12.6 in (32 cm)]RETAILER · 25 September 2026Classic E2414 in (35.5 cm)MANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026
Against your counter
Your counter
What the maker states
2 measures read the same on every machine: Voltage, Built-in grinder.
2 measures with no figure to compare: Boiler volume and material, Body material.
WeightBambino4725 gBREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Classic E248100 gGAGGIA.COM · 11 September 2026
VoltageBambino120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Classic E24120 VGAGGIA.COM · 3 September 2026
Power drawBambino1560 WASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Classic E241350 WGAGGIA.COM · 11 September 2026
Current drawBambino13 AASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Classic E2411.3 AGAGGIA.COM · 11 September 2026
Tank sizeBambino47 fl.ozBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Classic E242.1 LGAGGIA-NA.COM · 6 September 2026
How the tank comes outBambinoTopASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at the source we holdAs of 6 September 2026.
Filling it in placeBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24YesGAGGIA.COM · 6 September 2026
BoilerBambinothermocoil, marketed as ThermoJetBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E24single, lead-free brass, described by the distributor page as 'Single-Boiler/Dual-Use'GAGGIA-NA.COM · 6 September 2026
Boiler volume and materialBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.
Pump pressureBambino15 bar Italian pump, low-pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar extractionBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E2415 bar Italian-made Ulka pump, 9 bar OPVGAGGIA-NA.COM · 6 September 2026
Portafilter basketBambino54 mmBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E2458 mmGAGGIA-NA.COM · 6 September 2026
Heat-up timeBambinoReady in 3 seconds thermojet systemBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.
Temperature controlBambinoTHERMOJET ™ TECHNOLOGYASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.
Milk frotherBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24The new Classic Pro features a filter holder unit and a steam wand just like professional machinesGAGGIA.COM · 6 September 2026
Built-in grinderBambinoNo6 September 2026Classic E24No6 September 2026
Body materialBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.
WarrantyBambino1 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.
Owner reports
What owners sayBambinoThe first weeks: the machine's usage counter forced a cleaning cycle within its first month2026-09-119 owner reports describe this machine.Classic E24Room above: owner keeps a Gaggia Classic in a spot with 15.5 inches of clearance under the cabinets, used as the baseline while shopping for an upgrade that must also fit2026-09-0911 owner reports describe this machine.
For and against
The evidence's own caseBambino

For

  • the narrowest width of the category's machines - the one that asks the least of a small counter (retailer)
  • Narrower than the other: 6.3 in (16 cm) against 7.9 in (20 cm) (retailer)
  • Shorter than the other: 12 in (30.5 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 12.6 in (32 cm)] against 14 in (35.5 cm) (retailer)
  • A 54 mm portafilter basket, the size the site's own accessories line stocks tampers and baskets for (manufacturer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: filling it in place, boiler volume and material, milk frother, body material.
Classic E24

For

  • Shallower than the other: 10.6 in (27 cm) against 13.8 in (35 cm) (retailer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: how the tank comes out, boiler volume and material, heat-up time, temperature control, body material, warranty.