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Our drawing of the Breville Bambino, three-quarter view from the front right
Our drawing of the Gaggia Classic E24 (model code RI9380), three-quarter view from the front right

Two products, and a counter we have not seen

Bambino vs Classic E24: 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). Classic E24 is 7.9 in (20 cm) wide, 10.6 in (27 cm) deep and 14 in (35.5 cm) tall (gaggia.com, 6 September 2026). Depth separates them by more than anything else, 3.1 in (8 cm). With 13.8 in (35 cm) of depth or more, both fit; between 10.6 in (27 cm) and 13.8 in (35 cm) only the Classic E24 clears; below 10.6 in (27 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 Classic E24?

Depth separates them by more than anything else, 3.1 in (8 cm). With 13.8 in (35 cm) of depth or more, both fit; between 10.6 in (27 cm) and 13.8 in (35 cm) only the Classic E24 clears; below 10.6 in (27 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 Classic E24 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 you have the depthBambino$299.95 at Breville · Oct 29If the counter is tightClassic E24$499 at Whole Latte Love · Oct 29was $549 Save $50 (9%)The difference
6 rows we can fill
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Voltage.
WidthBambino6.3 in (16 cm)smallerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Classic E247.9 in (20 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference1.6 in (4 cm)BAMBINO IS SMALLER
DepthBambino13.8 in (35 cm)largerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Classic E2410.6 in (27 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference3.1 in (8 cm)CLASSIC E24 IS SMALLER
HeightBambino12 in (30.5 cm) [Bi-Rite Home Appliances prints 12.6 in (32 cm)]smallerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Classic E2414 in (35.5 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference2 in (5 cm)BAMBINO IS SMALLER
Power ratingBambino1560 WlargerMANUFACTURER · 2 September 2026Classic E241350 WsmallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference210 WCLASSIC E24 IS SMALLER
VoltageBambino120 VMANUFACTURER · 2 September 2026Classic E24120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026The differenceThe same
WeightBambino10.4 lb (4.7 kg)smallerMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Classic E2417.9 lb (8.1 kg)largerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference7.4 lb (3.4 kg)BAMBINO 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 outstandingClassic E24Nothing outstandingThe differenceNot comparable
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 2026The differenceNot comparable
VoltageBambino120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Classic E24120 VGAGGIA.COM · 3 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawBambino1560 WASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Classic E241350 WGAGGIA.COM · 11 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawBambino13 AASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Classic E2411.3 AGAGGIA.COM · 11 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Tank sizeBambino47 fl.ozBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Classic E242.1 LGAGGIA-NA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
How the tank comes outBambinoTopASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at the source we holdAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Filling it in placeBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24YesGAGGIA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
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 2026The differenceNot comparable
Boiler volume and materialBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
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 2026The differenceNot comparable
Portafilter basketBambino54 mmBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E2458 mmGAGGIA-NA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Heat-up timeBambinoReady in 3 seconds thermojet systemBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Temperature controlBambinoTHERMOJET ™ TECHNOLOGYASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
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 2026The differenceNot comparable
Built-in grinderBambinoNo6 September 2026Classic E24No6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Body materialBambinoNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyBambino1 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Classic E24Not stated at gaggia.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.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.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 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.
The differenceNot comparable
Its own pageSee the BambinoSee the Classic E24

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 Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500), vs Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL)

More comparisons with Classic E24 Espresso Machine (RI9380): vs Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500), vs Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK)

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
Classic E24 Espresso Machine (RI9380)Whole Latte LoveCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$499Stainless Steel, no accents · other finishes from $549was $549 Save $50 (9%)Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Whole Latte Love$499Stainless Steel, no accents · other finishes from $549was $549 Save $50 (9%)Oct 29View at Whole Latte Love

Classic E24 Espresso Machine (RI9380)

Whole Latte Love
Price
Price: Oct 29: Oct 29$499Stainless Steel, no accents · other finishes from $549was $549 Save $50 (9%)
Returns
Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Whole Latte Love$499Stainless Steel, no accents · other finishes from $549was $549 Save $50 (9%)Oct 29View at Whole Latte Love

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

Classic E24

Eleven reports describe the Gaggia Classic E24, drawn from two sources.

Most reported

  • room above4 reports · 2 sources
  • filling the tank where it stands4 reports · 1 source

As of 9 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Classic E24 page

Your counter decides it.

If the counter is tight: the Classic E24. If you have the depth: the Bambino.

Between 10.6 in (27 cm) and 13.8 in (35 cm) only the Classic E24 Espresso Machine (RI9380) clears. At 13.8 in (35 cm) or more the depth decides nothing, and under 10.6 in (27 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 from the very back of the item to the very front, including any drip tray or handle.

Every espresso machine we hold