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	Rancilio	Londinium
MSRP
MSRP	$1940	$3858
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The R24 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1L	Steam: 2.3L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Reservoir	0 L - Direct Connect
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Copper
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	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	20 kg	38 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Londinium R24, is positioned as an advanced semi-automatic espresso machine with a price of $3,858, while Machine 2, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X, is an intermediate level semi-automatic machine priced at $1,940. The considerable difference in price reflects the Londinium’s targeted audience of more experienced users who might require extensive features and capabilities.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Londinium R24 utilizes a lever for activation and features a heat exchanger as the primary heating element, requiring a heat-up time between 15-30 minutes. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X employs a rocker switch for activation and is equipped with a dual boiler, allowing a quicker heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Londinium's group type is a sprung lever, while the Rancilio's is a saturated group, indicating different brewing approaches.

Features Comparison

Key features differ significantly between the two machines as well. The Londinium R24 does not include an auto shutoff or PID control, but it does have concurrent brew and steam capabilities along with a pre-infusion setting. On the other hand, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X comes with auto shutoff, PID control (including dual PID), a shot timer, and an over-pressure valve, catering to the needs of those looking for more automation and precision in their brewing process.

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