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	Rancilio	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$1195	$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	Yes	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 PID is priced at $1,195 and is targeted toward beginners, making it a suitable entry-level choice for espresso enthusiasts. In contrast, the Bezzera Aria PID (Flow Control) is more expensive at $2,199 and is designed for intermediate users, offering more advanced functionalities. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, allowing for a degree of user control while brewing.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia uses a rocker switch for activation, features a brass boiler, and has a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. It operates with a chrome-plated brass group and has a single boiler heating element, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Bezzera Aria, on the other hand, utilizes a lever activation system, is built with a copper boiler, and has no brew boiler capacity. It features an E61 group type, a heat exchanger as its primary heating element, and also has a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Rancilio Silvia PID lacks an auto shutoff and boiler pressure gauge but does offer steam wands and PID control. It does not support concurrent brewing and steaming, nor does it have a shot timer or pre-infusion capabilities. The Bezzera Aria features both a boiler pressure and steam pressure gauge, as well as the ability for concurrent brewing and steaming. Additionally, it includes pre-infusion and a shot timer, enhancing the user's control over the brewing process.

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