Between the Bambino Plus and Anima Prestige, the Bambino Plus comes out ahead in warm-up, while the Anima Prestige wins on built-in grinder and type. Overall, the Bambino Plus scores 60.2 and the Anima Prestige scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Anima Prestige is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.2 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 Anima Prestige 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 Anima Prestige 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 — 57.00 s less. 3 vs 60.
Why Gaggia - Anima Prestige wins
- ▲Has Built-in grinder.
- ▲Type: Super-automatic (vs Semi-automatic espresso).
Spec comparison
Brewing
| Spec | Breville - Bambino Plus | Gaggia - Anima Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gaggia - Anima Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | 1.4 L | 1.8 Llead |
| Wattage | 1560 Wlead | 1400 W |
| Warm-up | 3 slead | 60 s |
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