Quick answer
Choose the Dedica for the lowest price and slimmest size (14.9 cm), or if you want to use ESE pods. Choose the Bambino for faster 3-second heating and a steam wand designed for latte-art microfoam.
| Spec | Sage Bambino | De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Espresso machine | Espresso machine |
| Price* | £329.95 at Sage | £179 at De'Longhi |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Grind settings | — | — |
| Milk | Manual steam wand | Manual frother (Adjustable Cappuccino System) |
| Tamping | Manual (tamper included) | Manual |
| Heating / brewing | ThermoJet, ready in 3 seconds | Thermoblock |
| Drinks | Espresso; milk drinks via steam wand | Espresso; accepts ground coffee and ESE pods |
| Size (W × D × H) | 30.2 × 15.4 × 34.2 cm (as listed by Sage) | 14.9 × 33 × 30.5 cm |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
*Prices checked 27 September 2026. "At [brand]" is the brand's own UK price; RRP and "from" prices come from UK retailers and price comparison sites. Prices change often, so check before you buy. Specs are from manufacturers' official pages.
The key differences
- Price: £179 vs £329.95 at brand prices when we checked.
- Heating: ThermoJet (about 3 seconds) vs Thermoblock.
- Milk: Sage steam wand for microfoam vs De'Longhi's Adjustable Cappuccino System.
- Pods: the Dedica accepts ESE pods as well as ground coffee.
Which should you buy?
Neither has a grinder. The Dedica is the budget and space saver; the Bambino is the better tool if you want to learn proper milk texturing.
Sage Bambino
£329.95 at Sage · Price on Sage's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
£329.95 at Sage · Price on Sage's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Prices change often.
De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685
£179 at De'Longhi · Price on De'Longhi's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Reduced from £229.99. Prices change often.
£179 at De'Longhi · Price on De'Longhi's UK website, checked 27 September 2026. Reduced from £229.99. Prices change often.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is smaller, the Sage Bambino or the De'Longhi Dedica?
The Dedica is 14.9 cm wide according to De'Longhi. Sage lists the Bambino's dimensions as 30.2 × 15.4 × 34.2 cm, so both are very slim.