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Sage Bambino Plus
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Sage · Bambino

Bambino Plus

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Bambino Plus uses a manually filled portafilter and an automatic or manual steam wand, with programmable espresso shots in a narrow housing.

Type
Espresso
Grinder
No
Milk system
Automatic steam wand
Water tank
1.9 L

What reviewers say

Reviewers liked its compact size, straightforward controls and good espresso after adjusting grind and dose. Both found automatic milk steaming useful; Expert Reviews praised the fine foam, while Tom's Guide preferred manual steaming for thinner texture. Expert Reviews found espresso less complex than pricier machines. Tom's Guide noted vibration, a small drip tray and a stiff portafilter fit.

From expertreviews.co.uk and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Brewing

Type
Espresso
Integrated grinder
No
Milk system
Automatic steam wand
Portafilter diameter
54 mm
Maximum pump pressure (maker's claim)
15 bar
Coffee and capsule compatibility
Ground coffee in a separate portafilter; a grinder is not built in. Sold as Breville outside Europe.
Drinks and brewing modes
Espresso and milk drinks; current K25 manual describes hot water through the steam wand using the 1 CUP and MILK FOAM buttons together.
Heating system
ThermoJet heating; maker claims extraction temperature in three seconds. The current UK feature text identifies ThermoJet although one technical table calls it ThermoCoil.
Temperature control
PID extraction control.
Pressure conditions
Maker claims 15 bar maximum pump pressure, with low-pressure pre-infusion followed by 9 bar extraction; maximum pressure is not a coffee-quality rating.
Dosing and tamping
User fills and manually tamps coffee; maker describes an 18 g dose.
Portafilter and baskets
Single- and dual-wall baskets for one/two cups; current manual specifies 8–11 g and 16–19 g basket ranges.
Milk preparation
Automatic wand with three temperature and three texture settings, or manual steaming. Automatic purge when lowered.

Capacity

Water tank
1.9 L
Water supply
Removable rear tank with filter; machine detects insufficient water.

Design and power

Height
304 mm
Width
194 mm
Depth
362 mm
Controls and profiles
One-cup, two-cup and steam buttons; programmable shot volumes and manual pre-infusion/extraction.
Electrical requirements
Current UK table states 1600 W and 220–240 V; exact EU manual rates 1300–1600 W, 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Automatic low-power management mode.
Size and weight
Width × depth × height from the current UK table.
Included accessories
480 ml milk jug, tamper, Razor trimming tool, baskets, filter and cleaning tools.
Cleaning and maintenance
Wipe/purge wand, rinse baskets and empty drip tray; cleaning/descaling cycles and three-month filter reminder.
Regional availability
Brushed Stainless Steel and Aboriginal Culinary Journey had active UK maker stock on 3 October 2026; other listed finishes were out of stock. Standard machine excludes a grinder.

Configurations

VersionWater tankBean hopperMilk systemRated power
Brushed Stainless Steel (SES500BSS4GUK1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–
Black Truffle (SES500BTR4GUK1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–
Sea Salt (SES500SST4GUK1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–
Damson Blue (SES500DBL4GEU1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–
Black Stainless Steel (SES500BST4GUK1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–
Smoked Hickory (SES500SHY4GUK1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–
Aboriginal Culinary Journey (SES500ART4GUK1)1.9 L–Automatic steam wand–

Closest rivals

Model
TypeGrinderMilk systemWater tankReleased
SageBambino
EspressoNoManual steam wand1.4 L–
SageDual Boiler
EspressoNoManual steam wand2.5 L–
SageDuo-Temp Pro
EspressoNoManual steam wand1.8 L–

Sources

  1. sageappliances.com/en-gb/product/bes500
  2. assets.sageappliances.com/BES500/SES500_EU_UG8_K25_LR.pdf

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