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	Breville	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$599.95	$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	Button	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Infuser 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	1.8 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	No	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	7.7 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Infuser is priced at $599.95 and is designed for beginner users, making it an accessible option for those new to espresso making. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X comes at a significantly higher price of $1,940 and targets intermediate skill level users who may have more experience and demands for their espresso machines. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Infuser activates via a button and utilizes a Thermoblock primary heating element, heating up in less than 5 minutes. Meanwhile, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X employs a rocker switch for activation with a dual boiler system, requiring a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. The water reservoir capacity for the Breville is 1.8 liters, while the Rancilio offers a larger 2 liters. Additionally, the Breville features a 54mm portafilter, whereas the Rancilio has a 58mm portafilter and utilizes a saturated group type.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Breville Infuser include auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, but it lacks advanced features like shot timers or dual PID control. On the other hand, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X offers similar auto shutoff and boiler pressure gauge features, but it also includes a shot timer, dual PID control, and the ability to steam and brew concurrently. Both machines lack integrated grinders, but the Silvia Pro X has additional feature sophistication suitable for serious home baristas.

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