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	Rancilio	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$900	$1599.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 0.95L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.2 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Stainless Steel
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	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine is positioned at a higher price point of $1599.95, targeting intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia M machine costs $900 and is designed for beginners, making it a more accessible option for those new to espresso preparation. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, offering users control over the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

When examining brewing information, the Breville Dual Boiler activates with a button and features dual boilers made from stainless steel, with a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. It has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. Conversely, the Rancilio Silvia M uses a rocker switch to activate, containing a single brass boiler with the same brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters but a smaller water reservoir capacity of 2.2 liters and a similar heat-up time.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Breville Dual Boiler offers more advanced options such as auto shutoff, PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer. It supports concurrent brewing and steaming, and includes a solenoid valve and steam wand. On the other hand, the Rancilio Silvia M lacks automatic shutoff, PID control, and features like pre-infusion or a shot timer. However, it does include a steam wand and solenoid valve, making it a straightforward yet effective espresso machine.

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