Breville - Bambino Plus vs De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Breville - Bambino Plus | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 3 s | 35 s |
Between the Bambino Plus and Dedica Arte EC885, the Bambino Plus comes out ahead in warm-up, while the Dedica Arte EC885 wins on several specs. Overall, the Bambino Plus scores 46.6 and the Dedica Arte EC885 scores 42 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bambino Plus edges ahead on the Mars Score (46.6 vs 42), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Bambino Plus if you care most about warm-up. The biggest gaps in its favor are warm-up. The single most decisive one: Warm-up — 32.00 s less. 3 vs 35.
The Dedica Arte EC885 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable type, pressure, milk frother, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Breville - Bambino Plus or De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885?
Breville - Bambino Plus leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Breville - Bambino Plus if…
Breville - Bambino Plus has the measurable edge on warm up seconds.
Choose De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 if…
De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Breville - Bambino Plus wins
- ▲Warm-up — 32.00 s less. 3 vs 35.
Why De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Brewing
| Spec | Breville - Bambino Plus | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic espresso | Semi-automatic espresso |
| Pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Milk frother | true | true |
| Built-in grinder | false | false |
Capacity & Power
| Spec | Breville - Bambino Plus | De'Longhi - Dedica Arte EC885 |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | 1.4 Llead | 1.0 L |
| Wattage | 1560 Wlead | 1300 W |
| Warm-up | 3 slead | 35 s |