Between the Bambino Plus and E8, the Bambino Plus comes out ahead in warm-up, while the E8 wins on built-in grinder and type. Overall, the Bambino Plus scores 60.2 and the E8 scores 71.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The E8 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Bambino Plus if you care most about warm-up. The biggest gaps in its favor are warm-up.
Pick the E8 if you care most about built-in grinder and type. Its strongest claims are built-in grinder, type.
Both ship with comparable pressure, milk frother, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the E8 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Breville - Bambino Plus wins
- ▲Warm-up — 22.00 s less. 3 vs 25.
Why Jura - E8 wins
- ▲Has Built-in grinder.
- ▲Type: Super-automatic (vs Semi-automatic espresso).
Spec comparison
Brewing
| Spec | Breville - Bambino Plus | Jura - E8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic espresso | Super-automaticlead |
| Pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Milk frother | true | true |
| Built-in grinder | false | truelead |
Capacity & Power
| Spec | Breville - Bambino Plus | Jura - E8 |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | 1.4 L | 1.9 Llead |
| Wattage | 1560 Wlead | 1450 W |
| Warm-up | 3 slead | 25 s |
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