DeLonghi NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Genio VS. Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

This coffee machine is fully automatic with a bean to cup technology.

The milk based drinks all use powdered milk capsules, which won't suit all tastes.

Boasting a new easy-to-use wheel interface with a 7-level LED display.

Machine has a 15 bar high performance pressure pump which helps produce custom coffee and frothy milk.

Device has a digital PID temperature control which ensures the coffee capsules are dispensed at the right temperature.

Machine lets you make the coffee of your choice just like the one at your coffee point.

Due to its high pressure, the machine is capable of making a cafe quality microfoam.

Machine is of a sleek compact footprint.

The height-adjustable drip tray accommodates cups of all sizes.

Machine is so easy to descale ,rinse and clean as it comes with instructions on how to do so.

Energy-saving automatic stand-by mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.

Machine has a zero energy or power switch button.

The convenient single-serve capsule system easily prepares 19 different NESCAFÉ hot and cold drinks.

The flow-stop system with innovative 7-level LED lets you customize beverage strength to suit all tastes.

The height-adjustable drip tray accommodates cups of all sizes.

21oz capacity

120 volts

0 watts

5.51 pounds

7.7 inches

13.5 inches

The Genio is a professional-grade pressure based system that that will allow you to extract and squeeze the most flavor, aroma, and body from the coffee to deliver a high quality cup every time The Genio Single Serve Coffee Maker is exclusively for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules. Dolce Gusto patented smart capsules help to keep coffee fresh until the moment you brew, and works with the dolce gusto system to regulate the pressure and ensure every cup is made to your liking Boasting a new easy-to-use wheel interface with a 7-level LED display, the Genio allows you to control the size and intensity of your coffee, giving you a truly customized coffee experience. Just match the led bars to the bars on your dolce gusto coffee or milk capsule and brew by selecting the hot or cold button depending on your coffee selection Explore the wide variety of decadent flavors, and both hot and cold coffee drinks offered by NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto with this capsule-based coffee machine. With 18 flavor varieties, you can make an authentic espresso, or choose from Americano, Chococino, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Latte, and many more flavours This state of the art equipment has a special Thermoblock heating system that controls and balances the temperature, and requires no preheating. This allows for no warm up time, and the ability to brew a café style cup of coffee in a minute or less

Buying the capsules is considered to be pricey. It is not programmable.