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	Rancilio	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$1195	$1940
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Rocker Switch
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: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.2 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass	Brass
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	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	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia PID is priced at $1,195 and is designed for beginners, making it an accessible option for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X is more advanced, priced at $1,940, targeting intermediate users who have some experience with espresso machines. Both machines are semi-automatic, but their pricing reflects their respective levels of complexity and functionality.

Brewing Comparison

Both machines utilize a rocker switch for activation and feature a brass boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. The Silvia PID has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes and employs a ring group type, while the Pro X uses a saturated group type and the same heat-up range. Additionally, the Pro X incorporates a dual boiler system, offering better temperature stability for brewing and steaming compared to the single boiler in the Silvia PID. Both machines have similar water reservoir capacities, with the Silvia PID at 2.2 liters and the Pro X at 2.0 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Silvia PID lacks an auto shutoff and pressure gauges, while the Pro X includes these enhancements, alongside a concurrent brew and steam option. Both machines possess PID control for precise temperature regulation, but the Pro X goes further with dual PID control and includes pre-infusion and shot timer functionalities, which the Silvia PID does not have. Hot water dispensing capabilities are available on both machines, along with solenoid valves and a steam wand. Overall, the Pro X offers more advanced features and controls appropriate for experienced users.

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