Breville Oracle Jet vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X

Breville Oracle Jet espresso machine

Breville

Breville Oracle Jet

$2,000

4.5★ (420)

vs
Rancilio Silvia Pro X espresso machine

Rancilio

Rancilio Silvia Pro X

$2,200

4.8★ (100)

Quick take: The Breville Oracle Jet costs $200 less; the Breville Oracle Jet has a built-in grinder; the Breville Oracle Jet heats up faster (5 seconds).

SpecBreville Oracle JetRancilio Silvia Pro X
Price$2,000$2,200
Rating4.5★ (420)4.8★ (100)
TypeSemi-AutomaticSemi-Automatic
BoilerThermoblockDual Boiler
Built-in grinderYesNo
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Water capacity84 oz68 oz
Warm-up time5 seconds15 minutes
Steam wandAutoManual
Basket typePressurized & UnpressurizedUnpressurized Only
Best forMilk DrinksMilk Drinks
Dimensions14.6 x 13.8 x 16.6 in9.8 x 16.5 x 15.4 in
Weight26 lbs44 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Breville Oracle Jet

  • Fast 5-second heat up
  • Large color touchscreen UI
  • Cold brew espresso mode
  • Built-in grinder with auto dosing
  • Auto milk texturing
  • Thermoblock not ideal for back-to-back milk drinks
  • Expensive vs Barista Touch Impress
  • Larger footprint
  • App connectivity is limited

Rancilio Silvia Pro X

  • Commercial-grade, service-friendly build with a 'bulletproof' Reddit reputation
  • Dual boilers with to-the-degree PID control let you brew and steam simultaneously
  • Adjustable soft pre-infusion noticeably improves shot consistency
  • Narrow 9.8-inch footprint squeezes a true dual boiler onto tight counters
  • Utilitarian, boxy looks - more appliance than showpiece
  • Vibration pump is louder than rotary-pump competitors
  • No flow control or pressure profiling despite the price
  • Limited cup clearance for taller mugs and travel cups