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Sage the Bambino

UK model SES450. Sold outside the UK as the Breville Bambino, model BES450. A manual espresso machine, 302 mm wide, 154 mm deep and 342 mm tall, with a 1.4 litre water tank and a 54 mm portafilter.

Checked against the maker's pages on 21 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@mugandmachine.com.

What it costs in the UK

On 21 September 2026 the Sage the Bambino was listed between £329 and £329.95: £329.95 at Sage (maker UK shop) and £329 at John Lewis & Partners. Prices move often, so treat these as a guide to the range.

Will it fit in my kitchen?

0100200300400Front302 mm wideSide154 mm deep342 mm tall
The space the Sage the Bambino takes up, drawn to scale from its published size. The ruler on the left is in millimetres from the worktop: measure from your worktop to the underside of your wall cupboard and compare. Leave room above to fill the tank or hopper if it loads from the top.

Sage prints the Bambino's size as 30.2 x 15.4 x 34.2 cm, in the order width, depth, height. That would make it 108 mm wider than the Bambino Plus, which Sage lists at 194 mm wide. If width decides it for you, measure the machine in a shop before you rely on these figures.

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
Width302 mmSage's product page
Depth154 mmSage's product page
Height342 mmSage's product page
Height with the lid or hopper openNot published by the maker
Water tank is filled fromRemovable tankSage's instruction manual
Tallest cup under the spoutNot published by the maker
WeightNot published by the maker

What fits the machine?

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
Portafilter size54 mmSage's instruction manual
BasketsBoth suppliedSage's instruction manual
Baskets in the boxDual wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup), Single wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)Sage's instruction manual
Tamper size54 mmSage's instruction manual
Tamper in the boxYesSage's product page

How it makes coffee

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
Heating systemThermojetSage's product page
Digital temperature control (PID)YesSage's product page
Pump rating (the maker's figure)15 barSage's product page
MilkManual wandSage's product page
Built-in grinder burrsDoes not apply to this kind of machine
Burr materialDoes not apply to this kind of machine
Grind settingsDoes not apply to this kind of machine

How much it holds

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
Water tank1.4 litresSage's product page
Bean hopperDoes not apply to this kind of machine
Used grounds containerDoes not apply to this kind of machine

Living with it

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
Heat-up time3 secondsSage's product page
NoiseNot published by the maker
Auto switch-offUnit will enter 'standby mode' when idle or no interaction from user after 10 minutes.Sage's instruction manual
Rated power (the maximum, not what it uses on average)1600 WSage's product page

Upkeep and running cost

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
Water filterClaroSwiss Water FilterSage's product page
Change the filterWe recommend to replace the filter after 3 months.Sage's instruction manual
DescaleNot published by the maker
Descaler the maker namesNot published by the maker
Cleaning tabletsNot published by the maker

Warranty and parts

DetailSage the BambinoStated in
UK warranty2 yearsSage's product page
Parts or accessories for it on the maker's UK siteYesSage's parts and accessories page