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	Rancilio	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$900	$1099
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Single 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: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.2 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
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	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	9.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Victoria is priced at $1,099 and is categorized as a semi-automatic espresso machine, designed for beginners. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia M has a lower price point of $900 and shares a similar semi-automatic classification, also targeting beginner users. Both machines are made of stainless steel, highlighting their durability and construction quality.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a single boiler system and are equipped with a brass brew group and brass boiler material. The Lelit Victoria activates via a button and has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters, while the Rancilio Silvia M operates with a rocker switch and features a slightly smaller reservoir capacity of 2.2 liters. Both machines take approximately 5 to 15 minutes to heat up, making them comparable in terms of heating time. The brew group type of the Victoria is Lelit58, whereas the Silvia M utilizes a ring group type.

Features Comparison

Both machines provide hot water options and come with a steam wand, enhancing their functionality for making various coffee beverages. The Lelit Victoria features a PID control and pre-infusion capabilities, along with a shot timer, which are not present in the Rancilio Silvia M. Additionally, the Victoria includes an auto shutoff and has a solenoid valve, while the Silvia M does not offer an auto shutoff or boiler pressure gauge. The overall feature set of the Lelit Victoria leans toward more advanced functionalities compared to the Rancilio Silvia M.

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