Which is better: Breville Bambino Plus, DeLonghi Dedica, or Nespresso Vertuo Pop?

Choosing between these three mostly comes down to how hands-on you want your coffee routine to be:

• Pick the Breville Bambino Plus if you want the most café-like espresso and milk drinks of the three, and you’re okay with a separate grinder. It’s a semi-automatic machine with automatic milk frothing, so it’s the easiest of the two espresso machines to use for lattes and cappuccinos.
• Pick the DeLonghi Dedica if you want a compact, lower-cost way to make real espresso and you don’t mind a bit more manual work. It’s a good fit for small counters and can work well with pre-ground coffee, though its steam wand is more hands-on than the Breville’s.
• Pick the Nespresso Vertuo Pop if convenience matters most. It’s the simplest option here: pod-based, fast, and low-mess. The tradeoff is less control and a different coffee style than a traditional espresso machine.

Quick take:

• Best overall espresso quality: Bambino Plus
• Best compact budget espresso option: Dedica
• Best convenience: Vertuo Pop

One caveat: exact specs and features can vary by region or bundle, so if details like size, startup time, or included accessories matter to you, check the official product page for your market.