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Our drawing of the Breville Bambino, three-quarter view from the front right
Our drawing of the De'Longhi Stilosa, three-quarter view from the front right

Two products, and a counter we have not seen

Bambino vs Stilosa: which fits your counter

Bambino is 6.3 in (16 cm) wide (target.com, 25 September 2026), 13.8 in (35 cm) deep (birite.com.au, 25 September 2026) and 12 in (30.5 cm) tall (target.com, 25 September 2026), though Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints the height as 12.6 in (32 cm). Stilosa is 8.1 in (20.5 cm) wide, 13.5 in (34.3 cm) deep and 11.2 in (28.5 cm) tall (delonghi.com, 27 September 2026). Width separates them by more than anything else, 1.8 in (4.5 cm). With 8.1 in (20.5 cm) of width or more, both fit; between 6.3 in (16 cm) and 8.1 in (20.5 cm) only the Bambino clears; below 6.3 in (16 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

Six rows we can fill. A comparison table is usually the same length whatever is actually known. This one is as long as the evidence and no longer.

Back to the picker

Which takes less room, the Bambino or the Stilosa?

Width separates them by more than anything else, 1.8 in (4.5 cm). With 8.1 in (20.5 cm) of width or more, both fit; between 6.3 in (16 cm) and 8.1 in (20.5 cm) only the Bambino clears; below 6.3 in (16 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

The two of them, on the figure this page turns on.

How do the Bambino and Stilosa compare, figure by figure?

Every figure is used the same way it is used on each machine's own page. Where published figures differ, neither is used as a number.
What decides itIf the counter is tightBambino$299.95 at Breville · Oct 29If you have the widthStilosa$149.95 at De'Longhi · Oct 29The difference
6 rows we can fill
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Voltage.
WidthBambino6.3 in (16 cm)smallerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa8.1 in (20.5 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference1.8 in (4.5 cm)BAMBINO IS SMALLER
DepthBambino13.8 in (35 cm)largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa13.5 in (34.3 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference0.3 in (0.7 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
HeightBambino12 in (30.5 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 12.6 in (32 cm)]largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa11.2 in (28.5 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference0.8 in (2 cm)STILOSA IS SMALLER
Power ratingBambino1560 WlargerMANUFACTURER · 2 September 2026Stilosa1100 WsmallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference460 WSTILOSA IS SMALLER
VoltageBambino120 VMANUFACTURER · 2 September 2026Stilosa120 VMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The differenceThe same
WeightBambino10.4 lb (4.7 kg)largerMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Stilosa8.6 lb (3.9 kg)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference1.8 lb (820 g)STILOSA IS SMALLER
3 rows we will not fill · stated, not hidden
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Still missing before a fit answer.
Shot qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, nobody here has pulled one.
Reliability over five yearsNot ours to sayNot ours to say, we hold no service data.
Build qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, no unit has been handled here.
Still missing before a fit answerBambinoNothing outstandingStilosaNothing outstandingThe differenceNot comparable
What the maker states
3 measures read the same on every machine: Voltage, How the tank comes out, Built-in grinder.
3 measures with no figure to compare: Boiler volume and material, Milk frother, Body material.
WeightBambino4725 gBREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa3905 gDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
VoltageBambino120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Stilosa120 VDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawBambino1560 WASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Stilosa1100 WDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawBambino13 AASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Stilosa9.2 ADELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Tank sizeBambino47 fl.ozBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Stilosa1 LDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
How the tank comes outBambinoTopASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaTopLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Filling it in placeBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaYesLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
BoilerBambinothermocoil, marketed as ThermoJetBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosasingle, stainless steel (De'Longhi does not state thermoblock/thermocoil/heat-exchanger; page says only 'stainless steel boiler')DELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Boiler volume and materialBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Pump pressureBambino15 bar Italian pump, low-pressure pre-infusion then 9 bar extractionBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosa15 barDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Portafilter basketBambino54 mmBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at delonghi.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Heat-up timeBambinoReady in 3 seconds thermojet systemBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Temperature controlBambinoTHERMOJET ™ TECHNOLOGYASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Milk frotherBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Built-in grinderBambinoNo6 September 2026StilosaNo6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Body materialBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyBambino1 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
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.StilosaHow loud it is: one owner finds it a bit louder than expected2026-09-104 owner reports describe this machine.The differenceNot comparable
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 8.1 in (20.5 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.
Stilosa

For

  • Shorter than the other: 11.2 in (28.5 cm) against 12 in (30.5 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 12.6 in (32 cm)] (retailer)

Against

  • the smallest water tank the sheet states in the category (manufacturer)
  • Not stated at the source we hold: boiler volume and material, portafilter basket, heat-up time, temperature control, milk frother, body material, warranty.
The differenceNot comparable
Its own pageSee the BambinoSee the Stilosa

Every figure here is one the maker published; the difference beside it is our subtraction, in that line's own unit.

More comparisons with Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450): vs Classic E24 Espresso Machine (RI9380), vs Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500)

More comparisons with Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK): vs Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500), vs Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL)

Where can you buy them?

What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.

ItemMerchantAvailabilityPriceReturnsRoute
Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)Brevillethe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$299.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Breville$299.95Oct 29View at Breville
Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK)De'Longhithe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$149.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
De'Longhi$149.95Oct 29View at De'Longhi

What do owners report about each?

Bambino

Nine reports describe the Bambino.

Most reported

  • where the tank sits2 reports · 2 sources
  • room above2 reports · 1 source

As of 11 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Bambino page

Stilosa

Four reports, each from a different source, describe the Stilosa.

Most reported

  • where the tank sits1 report · 1 source
  • taking the tank out1 report · 1 source

As of 10 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Stilosa page

Your counter decides it.

If the counter is tight: the Bambino. If you have the width: the Stilosa.

Between 6.3 in (16 cm) and 8.1 in (20.5 cm) only the Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) clears. At 8.1 in (20.5 cm) or more the width decides nothing, and under 6.3 in (16 cm) neither of them fits. (retailer)

We are not picking one. Your counter picks it, and yours is the measurement missing from this page.

Measure the widest point, from the left edge to the right edge, in millimetres.

Every espresso machine we hold