Comparison
Sage Bambino or De'Longhi Dedica
The Bambino if you want to learn espresso seriously and make milk with microfoam. The Dedica if budget rules or space is minimal.
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Head to head
| Sage Bambino | De'Longhi Dedica | |
|---|---|---|
| Portafilter | 54 mm, 18 g dose | 51 mm |
| Heat-up | ThermoJet, 3 s | Thermoblock (35 s, according to the listing) |
| Pump | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Milk | Manual steam wand | Adjustable Cappuccino System (panarello) |
| Dimensions | 19.5 × 32 × 31 cm | 14.9 × 33 × 30.5 cm |
| Mains | 220-240 V, 1,300-1,600 W | 220-240 V, 1,450 W |
Where the difference is
Milk
This is the difference you notice most day to day. The Bambino’s steam wand lets you make microfoam for latte art; the Dedica’s system froths easily, but with less control.
Start-up
Sage says the Bambino is ready in 3 seconds. The Dedica listing mentions 35 seconds to heat the water.
Accessories
At 54 mm, the Bambino has good-quality tampers, baskets and distributors. For the Dedica (51 mm) there are some too, and cheaper.
Size
The Dedica is 15 cm wide: it fits anywhere. The Bambino is a little wider and also compact.
Choose Sage Bambino if…
You want to learn real espresso, make cappuccinos with good microfoam and have room to improve.
See price on AmazonChoose De'Longhi Dedica if…
The budget is tight, the space in the kitchen is minimal or a decent espresso is enough for you.
See price on AmazonBoth need a good grinder: I explain it in espresso at home.
Sources
- Sage Bambino: official website
- Sage Bambino: specifications
- Sage Bambino: quick guide (PDF)
- De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685: official website
I haven't tried all of these products in person. The data come from the manufacturer's website or, when I don't cite one, from the amazon.co.uk listing (each source says which). I write with the help of AI and check every figure against those sources.