Breville
Bambino Plus
$499.95
CASABREWS
Based on 36 Reddit mentions
$139.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
Budget machines are questioned all the time, so decided to make a list of (US-focused) options with commentary. Pricing fluctuates pretty widely depending on the season, sales, and availability of refurbished. GRINDER 1Zpresso Q Air Manual hand grinder ($70) (various no-name grinders online) ($80) [
...digitect in r/espresso
December 5, 2025 8:28 PM
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The timing function definitely isn't reliable. I never got it to reliably grind within +/- 1 gram of my target dose and it was often off by 2 grams. I suspect it grinds for a set duration but the beans don't feed into the burrs consistently. I never timed it though. I can't really judge the quality
...rwcomcast in r/espresso
December 14, 2025 7:03 PM
1
I don't have a 5418 but 15 minutes sounds much too long. You should contact Casabrews customer service for advice. Most espresso machines can brew back to back shots immediately. If you use the steamer on a machine like the 5418 with a single boiler or thermoblock, you may need to wait a minute or t
...MyCatsNameIsBernie in r/espresso
December 26, 2025 6:46 PM
1
I've had a look at the suggestions you were previously given. They were trying to teach you to fly before you could crawl. Your coffee is pre-ground and I assume you're using a pressurised portafilter. “Dialing-in” does not exist for you yet, you have no options and no flexibility, anything close to
...Icy_Bandicoot_4362 in r/espresso
January 6, 2026 11:43 PM
1
Alguien sabe de pronto donde puedo comprar el kit de resortes para la Casabrews 5418 pro? Tengo el mismo problema, el espresso sale bien pero es un desastre y me estresa un poco y siempre noto el exceso de presión. Quisiera de pronto cambiar la válvula para saber si mejora pero no sé dónde comprarla
...andylicious_ in r/espresso
January 23, 2026 3:23 PM
1
Hi, I got my S3 ESP and the build quality is top notch. The only problem I'm having is that if I set it too fine under 3 Casabrews 5418 pro espresso machine chokes, do you think this to be expected with a budget machine like this?
InfamousAppearance60 in r/Timemore
March 16, 2026 3:36 PM
1
We have the Casabrews 5418 and have been using it for multiple cups daily for over a year and a half. My only complaint is that Doing consecutive cups with steam frothing requires some cool down. If friends are over, it has to take a rest every couple cups if steaming is involved.
emanmodnara in r/espressomachines
May 28, 2025 12:11 AM
1