Should I buy the Breville Bambino Plus or DeLonghi Dedica Arte?

Both the Breville Bambino Plus and the DeLonghi Dedica Arte are popular ultra-compact entry-level espresso machines, but the Breville Bambino Plus is generally the better buy for most home baristas—especially if you enjoy milk-based drinks.

The biggest practical difference is steaming performance. The Bambino Plus has a stronger steam wand and makes it easier to get silky microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos. It also has automatic milk frothing/temperature features that reduce some of the guesswork when steaming milk.

The DeLonghi Dedica Arte is still a solid compact option and can make good espresso, but its steam wand is less powerful, so milk texturing usually takes more effort and practice. That makes it a better fit if you mostly drink straight espresso or Americanos.

Bottom line: if milk drinks matter most, pick the Bambino Plus. If you mainly want a compact machine for espresso and want to spend less, the Dedica Arte can make sense, especially if you find it on sale.

As with any appliance purchase, exact pricing and feature bundles can vary by retailer and region, so it’s worth checking the current listing before buying.