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	Breville	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$1195
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Single 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 Bambino Plus 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: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	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	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
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	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia PID is priced at $1195, making it a higher-end semi-automatic espresso machine targeted towards beginner users. In comparison, the Breville Bambino Plus comes at a more accessible price of $499.95, also designed for beginners. Both machines are established brands in the espresso market, offering quality brewing suited for novices.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia PID is activated by a rocker switch and features a single boiler with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, using a vibration pump and a chrome-plated brass brew group. The machine also has a water reservoir capacity of 2.2 liters. Conversely, the Breville Bambino Plus operates with a button activation, utilizes a thermoblock heating system with a rapid heat-up time of under 5 minutes, and has a 1.9-liter water reservoir. Both machines use vibration pumps, but the Bambino Plus does not specify a brew group material or capacity.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Rancilio Silvia PID incorporates PID control for temperature regulation, has hot water capabilities, and includes a steam wand. It lacks a dual PID control and auto shutoff feature. On the other hand, the Breville Bambino Plus offers a pre-infusion function and features a steam wand as well. It includes an auto shutoff for safety but does not have hot water capabilities or an over-pressure valve, setting both machines apart in terms of functionality.

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