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	Rancilio	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$900	$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	No	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 Pro X and Rancilio Silvia M are both semi-automatic espresso machines offered by Rancilio, but they cater to different skill levels and budgets. The Silvia Pro X is priced at $1,940, targeting intermediate users, while the Silvia M is more affordable at $900, making it suitable for beginners.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing features, both machines utilize a rocker switch activation and share similar boiler materials of brass, with a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a chrome-plated brass group material. The Silvia Pro X has a dual boiler system and a saturated group type, while the Silvia M employs a single boiler with a ring group type. Both machines have a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes.

Features Comparison

The Silvia Pro X comes equipped with several advanced features, including PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, enhancing the brewing experience. In contrast, the Silvia M lacks these advanced attributes, offering a more basic set of features, including a hot water function, solenoid valve, and steam wand but without PID control or auto shutoff. Both machines, however, feature over-pressure valves and do not include an integrated grinder.

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