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	Rancilio	Diletta
MSRP
MSRP	$1195	$1299
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
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: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.2 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
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	15.9 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Rancilio Silvia PID, is priced at $1195 and is designed for beginners, while Machine 2, the Diletta Mio, comes with a higher price tag of $1299 and targets intermediate users. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic espresso machines, with distinct brands and target skill levels that make them suitable for different users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia PID operates with a rocker switch activation and has a brass boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. In contrast, the Diletta Mio features button activation and a stainless steel boiler with a slightly larger brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters. Both machines utilize a single boiler as their primary heating element and have a heat-up time range of 5-15 minutes, alongside a vibration pump type. The water reservoir capacity for the Rancilio is 2.2 liters, while the Diletta's is slightly smaller at 2 liters.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Rancilio Silvia PID include PID temperature control, hot water functionality, and a steam wand, but it lacks auto shutoff and gauges for boiler or steam pressure. On the other hand, the Diletta Mio includes an auto shutoff feature, a boiler pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, and pre-infusion, enhancing its functionality for intermediate users. Both machines possess a solenoid valve and steam wand, but they differ primarily in the additional features that cater to their respective target users.

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