

Breville Bambino Plus BES500
BES500BSS1BUS1 / USA 110–120 V
Parameter configuration
Dimensions & installation
| Width | 302 mm[1] |
|---|---|
| Depth | 188 mm[1] |
| Height | 363 mm[1] |
| Weight | 4.95 kg[1] |
| Site requirements | Removable water tank; household countertop espresso machine; manufacturer listing does not require fixed mains plumbing.[2] |
Electrical supply & capacity
| Rated power | 1560 W[1] |
|---|---|
| Electrical supply | 110–120 V[1] |
| Boiler architecture | ThermoJet heating system[1] |
| Tank capacity | 1.89 L[1] |
| Water supply | Removable water tank (1.89 L listed on this US configuration)[2] |
Additional sourced details
| Portafilter diameter | 54 mm[1] |
|---|---|
| Milk system | automatic or manual steam wand[1] |
Sources & documents
Breville US Bambino Plus product page
View sourceBreville/Sage the Bambino Plus (BES500 family) · US listing; reviewed SKU BES500BSS1BUS1; product features, dimensions, capacity, voltage and power · enUS listing; reviewed SKU BES500BSS1BUS1; product features, dimensions, capacity, voltage and powerUS listing; reviewed SKU BES500BSS1BUS1; product features, dimensions, capacity, voltage and powerSource configuration: BES500BSS1BUS1 / USA 110–120 VChecked 2026-10-14Breville / Sage Bambino Plus — Official source
View sourceBreville / Sage Bambino Plus · Not established · Not establishedManufacturer product referenceManufacturer product or catalog source; market not establishedExact configuration pendingBreville US product support index
View sourceBreville/Sage the Bambino Plus (BES500 family) · US model identity; lists Bambino BES450 and Bambino Plus BES500 · enUS model identity; lists Bambino BES450 and Bambino Plus BES500US model identity; lists Bambino BES450 and Bambino Plus BES500Checked 2026-10-14Exact configuration pendingBreville BES500 instruction manual
View sourceBreville/Sage the Bambino Plus (BES500 family) · BES500 family; household-use and operating/safety instructions; SKU applicability listed in manual · enBES500 family; household-use and operating/safety instructions; SKU applicability listed in manualBES500 family; household-use and operating/safety instructions; SKU applicability listed in manualChecked 2026-10-14Exact configuration pendingWhen this model fits your research
- A home user wants a compact machine with automatic milk texturing options and button-based shot controls.
- The buyer wants to choose among three milk temperatures and three texture levels on the reviewed US BES500 listing.
What to confirm before choosing
- Breville’s manual identifies this as a household-use appliance; commercial-duty use is not established by that document.
- The reviewed US listing states 110–120 V and 1560 W; confirm the exact market SKU and electrical supply before purchase.
- A grinder is not listed as built in. The source describes an ideal 18 g dose of freshly ground beans, so grinder choice and workflow are separate decisions.
- The manufacturer's stated three-second heat-up is a product claim, not an independent test result.
Versions and generations
- BES500 is the model family on Breville US support and the reviewed product page. Colors and suffix SKUs include BSS and other codes; do not infer electrical compatibility from color or family name alone.
- Breville lists the regular Bambino BES450 and Bambino Plus BES500 as separate models with different milk controls.
Model and document checks
A compact home espresso machine with Breville's ThermoJet heating system, one- and two-shot volumetric controls, and automatic or manual milk texturing. The reviewed US listing is BES500BSS1BUS1; this is not evidence that every market SKU has the same electrical specification.
What is the model number for the Bambino Plus?
Breville's US support index identifies the Bambino Plus as BES500. One reviewed US product SKU is BES500BSS1BUS1.
Does the Bambino Plus froth milk automatically?
The reviewed US BES500 page says it supports hands-free milk texturing with three milk-temperature and three texture settings, and also allows manual texturing.
Is it suitable for a 230 V supply?
The reviewed US configuration is specified as 110–120 V. This source does not establish suitability for 230 V; check the exact regional SKU and its official label/manual.
How is it different from the regular Bambino?
The regular Bambino is a separate BES450 model. Breville lists manual milk texturing for BES450 and hands-free milk texturing for BES500; use market-specific product pages for all other differences.
