Compare Machines


	Breville	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$749.95	$1940
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual 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	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express 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: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia Pro X is priced at $1940 and is categorized as an intermediate skill level machine, making it suitable for coffee enthusiasts who want to level up their espresso-making skills. In contrast, the Breville Barista Express is more budget-friendly at $749.95 and designed for beginners, allowing novice users to easily create espresso drinks at home.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X operates with a rocker switch activation and features a dual boiler system with a group type that is saturated. It has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, while the Breville Barista Express uses a button activation and a thermoblock heating element, also taking 5-15 minutes to heat up but does not specify other brewing components such as boiler or group types.

Features Comparison

Both machines come with an array of features, but they differ in some aspects. The Silvia Pro X includes PID control, a shot timer, and concurrent brew steam, while the Barista Express boasts an integrated grinder and pre-infusion capability. Both machines have auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, and a steam wand, but the Silvia Pro X offers more advanced controls and features for experienced users, whereas the Barista Express focuses on ease-of-use for beginners.

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