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	Breville	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$1099.95	$1940
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Touch Screen	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1,099.95 and is classified as a semi-automatic machine suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X comes at a higher price of $1,940 and is designed for intermediate skill levels. Both machines are from reputable brands known for their quality espresso equipment.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch features a thermoblock heating element, with a rapid heat-up time of under 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X utilizes a dual boiler system and takes between 5 to 15 minutes to heat up. The Breville model features a touch screen for activation, while the Rancilio relies on a rocker switch. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and have water reservoir capacities of 1.9 liters and 2 liters, respectively.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Breville Barista Touch include an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a hot water function. In comparison, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X boasts additional features such as a boiler pressure gauge, dual PID control, and a shot timer, but lacks an integrated grinder. Both machines have steam wands and support pre-infusion. However, the Silvia Pro X offers concurrent brewing and steaming options, which is not available on the Barista Touch.

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