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	Rancilio	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$1940	$2999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1L	Steam: 1.1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Reservoir	4 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	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	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	20 kg	38.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Polished Stainless Steel, Clear Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1 is the Rancilio Silvia Pro X, priced at $1940 and aimed at the intermediate skill level. In contrast, Machine 2, the Bezzera Matrix DE, has a higher price point of $2999 and targets advanced users. Both machines are semi-automatic, indicating that some degree of manual intervention is required during the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes and utilizes a dual boiler system with a saturated group type. It has a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters. On the other hand, the Bezzera Matrix DE features a longer heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes, also employing a dual boiler but with a PID controlled group type. Its brew boiler capacity is slightly larger at 0.4 liters, and it offers a more substantial water reservoir capacity of 4 liters.

Features Comparison

When looking at key features, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X includes auto shutoff, PID control, pre-infusion, and shot timer, among others, but lacks flow control and steam pressure gauge. Conversely, the Bezzera Matrix DE includes many similar features but adds flow control and a steam pressure gauge, as well as a no-burn steam wand for added safety. Both machines provide options for concurrent brew and steam, but the Matrix DE offers slightly more advanced features for precision and safety.

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