Breville Infuser vs Rancilio Silvia
Quick take: The Breville Infuser costs $270 less; the Breville Infuser heats up faster (30 seconds).
| Spec | Breville Infuser | Rancilio Silvia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $580 | $850 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (4,100) | 4.4★ (3,200) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Single Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 61 oz | 40 oz |
| Warm-up time | 30 seconds | 15 minutes |
| Steam wand | Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Purists |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 12.5 x 13.2 in | 9.4 x 11.4 x 13.4 in |
| Weight | 16 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Breville Infuser
- ✓Pre-infusion for better extraction
- ✓PID temperature control
- ✓Good build quality
- ✓Reasonable price
- ✗No built-in grinder
- ✗Single boiler
- ✗Basic steam wand
Rancilio Silvia
- ✓Exceptional build quality
- ✓Brass boiler for thermal stability
- ✓Powerful steam wand
- ✓Will last decades
- ✗No PID (available as add-on)
- ✗Single boiler
- ✗Small water tank
- ✗Expensive for single boiler