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	Rancilio	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$900	$2199
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Aria PID (Flow Control) 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: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.2 L - Reservoir	2.9 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Copper
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	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.6 kg	24 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia M is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $900, catering to beginners in the espresso-making process. In contrast, the Bezzera Aria PID, also a semi-automatic machine, comes with a higher price tag of $2199, targeting intermediate users who may seek more advanced features.

Brewing Comparison

Both machines activate through different mechanisms; the Silvia M uses a rocker switch, while the Aria PID employs a lever for activation. In terms of heating elements, the Silvia M has a single boiler made of brass and a heat-up time between 5 to 15 minutes. The Bezzera Aria features a heat exchanger technology built from copper, with a similar heat-up time range. Additionally, the Silvia M has a brew group of type ring, whereas the Aria PID features E61 group type.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Rancilio Silvia M lacks gauges for boiler and steam pressure but does have important components like a solenoid valve and steam wand. The Bezzera Aria, on the other hand, is equipped with both boiler and steam pressure gauges, flow control, pre-infusion capabilities, and a shot timer, making it more feature-rich and suitable for users looking to refine their espresso skills. Both machines provide hot water functionality and have vibration pump types.

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