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	Rancilio	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$900	$1099.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.2 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch and the Rancilio Silvia M are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for beginners. The Barista Touch is priced at $1,099.95, making it more expensive than the Silvia M, which is priced at $900. Both machines are aimed at novice users, offering features that simplify the espresso-making process while still allowing for some manual control.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch features a touch screen activation and has a heat-up time of under 5 minutes, utilizing a Thermoblock primary heating element. Conversely, the Rancilio Silvia M employs a rocker switch for activation with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, and it has a single boiler heating element. The Silvia M's portafilter is larger at 58mm compared to the Barista Touch’s 54mm, and it boasts a slightly larger water reservoir capacity of 2.2 liters compared to the Breville's 1.9 liters.

Features Comparison

When evaluating the key features, the Barista Touch includes an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and an auto shutoff feature, all of which enhance user convenience. On the other hand, the Rancilio Silvia M lacks an integrated grinder and PID control, but it does include a solenoid valve and an over-pressure valve. Both machines provide hot water functionality and feature steam wands, but the Barista Touch has a no-burn wand for added safety, while Silvia M’s wand does not have this feature.

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