Extra brewing-temperature choices versus Breville’s simpler compact workflow.
Solis documents selectable brewing temperature and programmable shots; the Bambino emphasizes its 54 mm portafilter and ThermoJet heating. Both leave grinding and milk technique in your hands.
OPTION 01
Solis Barista Perfetta Plus (Stainless Steel)
US model: Type 1170
Programmable shots, selectable brewing temperature and a manual steam wand give you more settings to explore. Supplied basket options accommodate different coffee preparation approaches.
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OPTION 02
Breville the Bambino
US model: BES450BSS1BUS1
A compact espresso machine with a 54 mm portafilter and manual steam wand. It suits someone who wants to learn the technique and choose a grinder separately.
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Which would suit your kitchen?
Choose the amount of involvement you enjoy
If experimenting with coffee is part of the pleasure, Solis’s temperature choices give you another variable to explore. If you mainly want a repeatable daily routine, compare the Bambino’s controls and preparation steps. Extra settings are valuable when you will use them thoughtfully.
Keep the grinder in the budget
Neither selected model includes a grinder. Compare the whole espresso station, including coffee preparation, baskets and any needed accessories, rather than treating a machine-only price as a finished setup. An existing suitable grinder changes the purchase calculation significantly.
Compare the milk-making routine
Both machines leave milk texturing in your hands. Compare wand access, jug space and the cleaning sequence against the drinks you make most often. If several daily lattes make that routine feel like work, compare an automatic-texturing alternative before choosing either manual-steam machine.
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Which one makes sense in your kitchen?
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