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Our drawing of the Breville Bambino Plus, 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 Plus vs Stilosa: which fits your counter

Bambino Plus is 7.7 in (19.6 cm) wide, 12.6 in (32 cm) deep (seattlecoffeegear.com, 25 September 2026) and height: published figures differ. 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). Depth separates them by more than anything else, 0.9 in (2.3 cm). With 13.5 in (34.3 cm) of depth or more, both fit; between 12.6 in (32 cm) and 13.5 in (34.3 cm) only the Bambino Plus clears; below 12.6 in (32 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

Five 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 Plus or the Stilosa?

Depth separates them by more than anything else, 0.9 in (2.3 cm). With 13.5 in (34.3 cm) of depth or more, both fit; between 12.6 in (32 cm) and 13.5 in (34.3 cm) only the Bambino Plus clears; below 12.6 in (32 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 Plus 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 Plus$499.95 at Breville · Oct 29If you have the depthStilosa$149.95 at De'Longhi · Oct 29The difference
5 rows we can fill
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Voltage.
WidthBambino Plus7.7 in (19.6 cm)smallerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa8.1 in (20.5 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference0.4 in (0.9 cm)BAMBINO PLUS IS SMALLER
DepthBambino Plus12.6 in (32 cm)smallerRETAILER · 25 September 2026Stilosa13.5 in (34.3 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 27 September 2026The difference0.9 in (2.3 cm)BAMBINO PLUS IS SMALLER
Power ratingBambino Plus1560 WlargerMANUFACTURER · 2 September 2026Stilosa1100 WsmallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference460 WSTILOSA IS SMALLER
VoltageBambino Plus120 VMANUFACTURER · 2 September 2026Stilosa120 VMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The differenceThe same
WeightBambino Plus10.9 lb (5 kg)largerMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Stilosa8.6 lb (3.9 kg)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference2.3 lb (1 kg)STILOSA IS SMALLER
4 rows we will not fill · stated, not hidden
HeightPublished figures differPublished figures differ for the Bambino Plus, so that reading is not used.
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 answerBambino PlusNothing missingPublished figures differ on height, so neither is used.StilosaNothing outstandingThe differenceNot comparable
What the maker states
3 measures read the same on every machine: Voltage, How the tank comes out, Built-in grinder.
2 measures with no figure to compare: Boiler volume and material, Body material.
WeightBambino Plus4950 gBREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026Stilosa3905 gDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
VoltageBambino Plus120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Stilosa120 VDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawBambino Plus1560 WASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Stilosa1100 WDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawBambino Plus13 AASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 1 September 2026Stilosa9.2 ADELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Tank sizeBambino Plus64 fl.ozBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026Stilosa1 LDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
How the tank comes outBambino PlusTopASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaTopLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Filling it in placeBambino PlusNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaYesLIBRARY.DELONGHIGROUP.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
BoilerBambino Plusthermocoil, 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 materialBambino PlusNot stated at breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Pump pressureBambino Plus15 bar Italian pump, 9 bar extractionBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Stilosa15 barDELONGHI.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Portafilter basketBambino Plus54 mmBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at delonghi.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Heat-up timeBambino PlusReady in 3 seconds thermojet systemBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Temperature controlBambino PlusPID TEMPERATURE CONTROLBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Milk frotherBambino PlusWith automatic milk texturingBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Built-in grinderBambino PlusNo6 September 2026StilosaNo6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Body materialBambino PlusNot stated at breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyBambino Plus2 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026StilosaNot stated at library.delonghigroup.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Owner reports
What owners sayBambino PlusHow loud it is: an owner calls the machine loud enough to be awkward in a shared space at 5am, though quieter than a commercial machine2026-09-117 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 Plus

For

  • Shallower than the other: 12.6 in (32 cm) against 13.5 in (34.3 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, body material.
Stilosa

Nothing on this axis favours it.

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 Bambino PlusSee 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 Plus Espresso Machine (BES500): vs Classic E24 Espresso Machine (RI9380), vs Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)

More comparisons with Stilosa Espresso Machine (EC260BK): vs Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL), vs Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine (BES876)

Where can you buy them?

What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.

ItemMerchantAvailabilityPriceReturnsRoute
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500)Brevillethe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$499.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Breville$499.95Oct 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 Plus

Seven reports describe the Bambino Plus.

Most reported

  • room above3 reports · 1 source
  • how it holds up2 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 Plus 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 Plus. If you have the depth: the Stilosa.

Between 12.6 in (32 cm) and 13.5 in (34.3 cm) only the Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) clears. At 13.5 in (34.3 cm) or more the depth decides nothing, and under 12.6 in (32 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