The Solis Barista Perfetta is a newcomer in the domain of entry level manual espresso machines. We had these machines come in last month so we had to do some research and see what the difference between the Solis machine and the best selling in class Breville Bambino is. You can't go wrong with Breville as a brand if you are new to coffee as long as you are not expecting too much. If you are looking to get a bit more out of coffee in general the Solis is the better choice. Both machines are a great pick if you are looking to become your own Barista at home.
Similarities:
- 3 Way Solenoid Valve
- Programmability in Shot Time
- Warm Up in Under 30 Seconds
- Pre-Infusion
- Both available in Silver or Black
Accesories:
- Bambino Plus: 54 mm tamper, 480 ml pitcher, 1 and 2 cup dual wall filter baskets, cleaning tool and disk, dosing tool
- Barista Perfetta: 54mm tamper, 300 ml pitcher, 5 baskets (1 and 2 cup pressurized and non-pressurized, 1 for pods), cleaning brush and disc, brita water filter, scoop, water hardness test
Programmability:
- Both have programmable shot time; however, the Breville also has programmable pre-infusion while the Barista Perfetta has programmable shot temperature
Breville Drawbacks
- No temp control
- No hot water
Steam Wand
- Breville: Automatic features on wand
- Solis: Professional Steam Wand
- A professional steam wand will take more practice, but once you get it, it has the potential to make a much better steamed milk than with the Breville Steam Wand
Conclusion:
- If you want a manual beginner friendly machine with a bit of automatic features (steam wand) to make a decent consistent coffee then go with the Bambino.
- If you want a manual beginner friendly machine with professional features where you treat making coffee like a hobby and are passionate about experimenting and making the perfect shot/latte, then the Solis is right for you. This machine is also best if you like to try all kinds of different beans.
Main Selling Points for the Solis
- Temperature Control
- Professional Steam Wand
- More and Higher Quality Accessories
- Water Outlet (Americano)
- Thermoblock (More durable/reliable)
- Better Service: QCS is the National Rep for Solis as well as the official service provider and can guarantee a maximum 48 hour wait for the repair to be complete.
