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Breville Bambino Plus
The Bambino Plus is the automatic-milk version of Breville's smallest espresso machine. It keeps the ThermoJet heater, PID control and 54 mm portafilter of the Bambino but adds a hands-free steam wand with selectable milk temperature and texture, and a larger 1.9 l tank.
Semi-automaticThermoblock boilerPID
- Status
- In production
- Also known as
- BES500BSS · BES500BTR · BES500SST · BES500DBL · BES500BST · BES500ALM · BES500OLT · BES500OYS · BES500RCH · BES500SHY · BES500RVC · BES500ART · BES500PMR · Sage Bambino Plus SES500
Record coverage 70%
18 sourced1 catalogue9 derived11 not published
Specification
Dimensions
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Width11.9 in on OEM page x 25.4 | 302mm 11.9 in | Derivedbreville.com |
| Depth7.4 in on OEM page x 25.4 | 188mm 7.4 in | Derivedbreville.com |
| Height14.3 in on OEM page x 25.4 | 363mm 14.3 in | Derivedbreville.com |
| WeightOEM page: '10.91lbs / 4.95kg' | 4.95kg 11 lb | Sourcedbreville.com |
Boilers and heat
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler systemOEM: ThermoJet heating system ('Ready in 3 seconds thermojet system'); a thermoblock-style instant heater, not a boiler | Thermoblock | Sourcedbreville.com |
| Boilersone ThermoJet heater | 1 | Derivedbreville.com |
| PID temperature controlOEM: 'PID Temperature Control' | Yes | Sourcedbreville.com |
| Warm-upOEM: 'Ready in 3 seconds' (ThermoJet); 3 s = 0.05 min | 3s | Derivedbreville.com |
Pump and group
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Brew pressureOEM feature block on this product page: 'Low pressure pre-infusion followed by 9 bar extraction' delivered via the 15 bar Italian pump | 9bar 131 psi | Sourcedbreville.com |
| Pressure profilingfixed low-pressure pre-infusion stage only; no flow or pressure profiling | Preinfusion | Sourcedassets.breville.com |
| Pre-infusionOEM manual refers to the pre-infusion stage of the extraction | Yes | Sourcedassets.breville.com |
| Groupgroup fed directly by the ThermoJet heater; no separately heated group stated | Thermoblock group | Derivedbreville.com |
| Groupssingle group head | 1 | Sourcedbreville.com |
| PortafilterOEM page: '54mm portafilter' | 54mm 2.1 in | Sourcedbreville.com |
Water and steam
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Water sourceremovable water tank | Reservoir | Sourcedassets.breville.com |
| ReservoirOEM manual: '64 fl.oz (1.9L)' removable water tank | 1.9L 64 fl oz | Sourcedassets.breville.com |
| Plumbingtank-fed only; no water-line connection offered by the OEM | None | Derivedassets.breville.com |
| Steam wandautomatic (hands-free) milk texturing steam wand | Automatic frother | Sourcedbreville.com |
| Hot-water tapOEM settings: 'Hot water via the steam wand' (no separate outlet) | No | Sourcedbreville.com |
| Milk systemOEM: Hands-free milk texturing | Automatic frother | Sourcedbreville.com |
Electrical
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| VoltageOEM manual rating information: '120 V~ 60 Hz 1560 W' | 120V | Sourcedassets.breville.com |
| PowerOEM manual rating information: '120 V~ 60 Hz 1560 W' (120 V); Sage UK (220-240 V) page: 1600 Watts | 1,560W | Sourcedassets.breville.com |
| Phasesingle-phase household supply implied by the 120 V / 60 Hz rating | Single | Derivedassets.breville.com |
Features and price
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| TypePortafilter machine (OEM lists a portafilter and manual or assisted tamping); Oracle models automate grind/tamp/milk but still use a portafilter | Semi-automatic | Sourcedbreville.com |
| DisplayOEM interface: 'Simple button control'; no screen or gauge listed | None | Sourcedbreville.com |
| Built-in grinderno grinder in the OEM spec list or accessories; standalone machine | No | Derivedbreville.com |
| Colourscolour swatch names of the variants listed on the OEM page (some sold out); 'an Aboriginal Culinary Journey' is a special-edition artwork finish | Brushed Stainless Steel, Black Truffle, Sea Salt, Damson Blue, Black Stainless Steel, Almond Nougat, Olive Tapenade, Oyster Shell, Royal Champagne, Smoked Hickory, Red Velvet Cake, An Aboriginal Culinary Journey, Pomodoro Rosso | Sourcedbreville.com |
| List priceOEM US store price USD 499.95 for the primary (brushed stainless steel) variant | $499.95 | Cataloguebreville.com |
Not published Cup clearance, Boiler volume, Boiler material, Pump, Current, Heating element, NSF listed, ENERGY STAR, Shot timer, Output, Made in. No manufacturer page or sheet we can cite gives these; they are left empty rather than guessed.
What the sources say
- Sold in the UK under the Sage brand as model SES500 sageappliances.com
