Compact first espresso (54 mm)
Every figure this setup rests on, every check still open, and the source and day behind each one.
Will this setup work in your space?
Not known yet: Measuring 3 figures settles whether this setup fits.
The answer depends on your circuit: it is over the limit on a 15 A shared kitchen circuit and inside it on a 20 A shared kitchen circuit.
Do this firstConfirm the depth of the Encore ESP Grinder
See what is missing
The one that decides the most is first, and how to do each is under it.
Confirm the depth of the Encore ESP Grinder
Two published sources give different figures, so we don't use either. Depth decides whether it sits inside the counter's edge.
How: Measure from the very back of the item to the very front, including any drip tray or handle.
Confirm the height of the Encore ESP Grinder
Two published sources give different figures, so we don't use either. Height decides whether it clears whatever is above the counter.
How: Measure from the counter to the highest point, with any lid or hopper closed.
Confirm the width of the Encore ESP Grinder
Two published sources give different figures, so we don't use either. Width decides whether it sits on the counter at all.
How: Measure the widest point, from the left edge to the right edge, in millimetres.
Measure the space behind the Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)
A machine pushed against the wall can overheat or block its own cable and drain.
Measure the space beside the Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)
Knobs, steam wands and grinder hoppers need room to move.
Measure the space above the Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)
A lid or a bean hopper has to open without hitting a cabinet.
Measure the room to lift the water tank out of the Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)
If the tank lifts out of the top, you need that much room above the machine, or you will pull the machine out to refill it.
Measure the space behind the Encore ESP Grinder
A machine pushed against the wall can overheat or block its own cable and drain.
Measure the space beside the Encore ESP Grinder
Knobs, steam wands and grinder hoppers need room to move.
Measure the space above the Encore ESP Grinder
A lid or a bean hopper has to open without hitting a cabinet.
Space, power, budget, and how sure we are of each.
Yes, based on published measurements. Fits under every published figure on record, including where sources disagree on width, depth, height. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one.
Careful. Over the continuous limit of a 15A circuit. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one. Run the machines one at a time, or use a second circuit.
No ceiling is stated for this setup. 2 of 2 required items carry a checked price.
Partly. Sources disagree on 3 figures, so we don't use them. 3 of 13 measurements are usable.
The setup lists it; the record below is what stands behind it.
Fit data: published: PublishedFit data. Every measurement a fit needs is on record from published figures (3 of 7), none measured by us. 3 of 7 usable
Price: checked within 48 hours: CheckedPrice. Its price was checked at the merchant within the last 48 hours. Price checked 10 September 2026
Evidence: a decision figure is missing or unsourced: Needs a checkTo check. Nothing pending for this item.
Alternative in this setup: Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500)
doses into a 54 mm cup; a 58 mm adapter ring is in the box per the manual
Fit data: sources disagree: Sources disagreeFit data. Two sources disagree on its depth, height, width, so we don't use those figures. 0 of 6 measurements are usable. 0 of 6 usable · 3 disputed
Price: checked within 48 hours: CheckedPrice. Its price was checked at the merchant within the last 48 hours. Price checked 10 September 2026
Sources disagree, not used: Sources disagreeTo check. depth, height, width.
Alternative in this setup: Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820)
The setup lists it; the record below is what stands behind it.
Fit data: needs a check: Needs a checkFit data. 0 of 3 measurements are usable; 3 the fit needs are still missing. 0 of 3 usable
Price: editorial band only, not checked: Band onlyPrice. No price checked in the last 48 hours; our editorial band for it is under $50, which is a range, not a price. No checked price
Not known yet: We don't know yetTo check. Nothing pending for this item.
What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.
| Item | Merchant | Availability | Price | Returns on record | Last checked | Still needs verification | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Breville, Seattle Coffee Gear | Availability: in stock, observed 10 September 2026: In stockobserved 10 September 2026 · recorded by hand | Price: checked within 48 hours: Checked 10 September 2026$300 | not on record | never verified by a person |
| View at Amazon (affiliate link)affiliate link |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Breville | Availability: in stock, observed 10 September 2026: In stockobserved 10 September 2026 · recorded by hand | Price: checked within 48 hours: Checked 10 September 2026$500 | not on record | never verified by a person |
| View at Amazon (affiliate link)affiliate link |
| Encore ESP Grinder | Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Baratza, Seattle Coffee Gear | Availability: in stock, observed 10 September 2026: In stockobserved 10 September 2026 · recorded by hand | Price: checked within 48 hours: Checked 10 September 2026$200 | not on record | never verified by a person |
| View at Amazon (affiliate link)affiliate link |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Breville, Seattle Coffee Gear | Availability: in stock, observed 10 September 2026: In stockobserved 10 September 2026 · recorded by hand | Price: checked within 48 hours: Checked 10 September 2026$200 | not on record | never verified by a person |
| View at Amazon (affiliate link)affiliate link |
| 20 oz Latte Art Pitcher, Etched Graduations | Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Rattleware | Availability: not on record, never observed: Not on record | Price: never observed: No price on recordeditorial band under $50, not a price | not on record | never verified by a person |
| View at Amazon (affiliate link)affiliate link |
Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)
Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Breville, Seattle Coffee GearBambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500)
Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at BrevilleEncore ESP Grinder
Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Baratza, Seattle Coffee GearSmart Grinder Pro (BCG820)
Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at Breville, Seattle Coffee Gear20 oz Latte Art Pitcher, Etched Graduations
Amazonauthorization not on recordalso at RattlewareThe longer read: Beginner Home Barista Setup: What You Actually Need (and What Can Wait) · compare this setup with the others
The space, the sources, the disagreements, and what this check cannot see.
Under-cabinet counter drawn to scale at 35.4 in (90 cm) by 23.6 in (60 cm). 1 item drawn from recorded envelopes: Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) 11.9 in (30.2 cm) by 6.1 in (15.5 cm). Published sources disagree on the size, so not drawn and not counted: Encore ESP Grinder. Operating clearance is not on record for any item, so the region around each one is drawn without a committed size and cannot be measured. At most 23.5 in (59.8 cm) of width is left over: 35.4 in (90 cm) available less 11.9 in (30.2 cm) of recorded envelope, with no clearance subtracted and 1 item left out because the sources disagree on the size.
Setistry does not use these figures for fit. A measurement of the unit is what settles it.
Every reference circuit, judged the same way.
Over the continuous limit of a 15A circuit. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one.
Fits a 20A circuit. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one.
Fits a 20A circuit. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one.
Checked prices and editorial bands, never merged into one number.
No ceiling is stated for this setup. 2 of 2 required items carry a checked price.
How each tank comes out, item by item.
Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450)
Tank lifts vertically, so clearance above the machine must exceed the machine's own height. Published dimensions alone will overstate the fit. manufacturer manual
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500)
Tank lifts vertically, so clearance above the machine must exceed the machine's own height. Published dimensions alone will overstate the fit. manufacturer manual
Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) Encore ESP Grinder
Nobody has signed this pairing against measured evidence yet, so we say nothing either way. What would settle it: room in front for the handle, room above the grinder to load beans.
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) Encore ESP Grinder
Nobody has signed this pairing against measured evidence yet, so we say nothing either way. What would settle it: room in front for the handle, room above the grinder to load beans.
Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820)
Nobody has signed this pairing against measured evidence yet, so we say nothing either way. What would settle it: room in front for the handle, room above the grinder to load beans.
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820)
Nobody has signed this pairing against measured evidence yet, so we say nothing either way. What would settle it: room in front for the handle, room above the grinder to load beans.
A pairing verdict is something a reviewer signs against measured evidence, never something arithmetic infers from two spec sheets.
We hold 24 facts: 24 from manufacturer pages. 3 are disputed between sources and not used. 2 of 2 required items have a price checked within 48 hours.
| Product | Fact | Value | Source type | Source | Checked | State | Used | What it decides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | depth | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | height | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | voltage | 120 V | Manufacturer | assets.breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | wattage | 1560 W | Manufacturer | assets.breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | weight | 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Not used for fit | |
| Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | width | 11.9 in (30.2 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | depth | 7.4 in (18.8 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | height | 14.3 in (36.3 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | voltage | 120 V | Manufacturer | assets.breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | wattage | 1560 W | Manufacturer | assets.breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | weight | 10.9 lb (5 kg) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Not used for fit | |
| Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) | width | 11.9 in (30.2 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Encore ESP Grinder | amperage | 0.8 A | Manufacturer | baratza.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Encore ESP Grinder | depth | 5.9 in (15 cm) | Manufacturer | baratza.com | Sources disagree, not used: Sources disagree | No | Used for fit | |
| Encore ESP Grinder | height | 13.4 in (34 cm) | Manufacturer | baratza.com | Sources disagree, not used: Sources disagree | No | Used for fit | |
| Encore ESP Grinder | voltage | 120 V | Manufacturer | baratza.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Encore ESP Grinder | wattage | 70 W | Manufacturer | baratza.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Encore ESP Grinder | width | 5.1 in (13 cm) | Manufacturer | baratza.com | Sources disagree, not used: Sources disagree | No | Used for fit | |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | depth | 6.3 in (16 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | height | 15.3 in (38.9 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit | |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | voltage | 120 V | Manufacturer | assets.breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | wattage | 165 W | Manufacturer | assets.breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for power | |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | weight | 6.4 lb (2.9 kg) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Not used for fit | |
| Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) | Manufacturer | breville.com | Evidence: complete, from published figures, not measured: Published | Yes | Used for fit |
| Measurement | Bambino Espresso Machine (BES450) | Encore ESP Grinder | 20 oz Latte Art Pitcher, Etched Graduations | Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | Bambino Plus Espresso Machine (BES500) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| width | 11.9 in (30.2 cm) manufacturersource | 5.1 in (13 cm) sources disagreesourcePublished sources disagree on this figure. Setistry does not use it for fit; only a measurement of the unit settles it. | We don't know yet | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) manufacturersource | 11.9 in (30.2 cm) manufacturersource |
| depth | 6.1 in (15.5 cm) manufacturersource | 5.9 in (15 cm) sources disagreesourcePublished sources disagree on this figure. Setistry does not use it for fit; only a measurement of the unit settles it. | We don't know yet | 6.3 in (16 cm) manufacturersource | 7.4 in (18.8 cm) manufacturersource |
| height | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) manufacturersource | 13.4 in (34 cm) sources disagreesourcePublished sources disagree on this figure. Setistry does not use it for fit; only a measurement of the unit settles it. | We don't know yet | 15.3 in (38.9 cm) manufacturersource | 14.3 in (36.3 cm) manufacturersource |
| clearance above | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet |
| tank-removal clearance | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet |
| rear clearance | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet | We don't know yet |
Space is judged against the station's stated width, depth and height, using each product's envelope and whatever operating clearances are on record. The check does not see an obstacle inside that gap - a cabinet overhang, a wall bracket, a splashback lip - or anything you keep on the counter that is not part of this setup.
Electrical load is the sum of the products declared here against one circuit profile. It does not see other appliances on the same circuit that this setup does not declare, the condition of your wiring, or a supply outside the regime the circuit names.
Pairings are recorded one by one. A pairing nobody has recorded reads as one we do not know about, which is not a finding that it works and not a finding that it does not.