Rancilio Silvia vs Breville Barista Pro
Quick take: The Rancilio Silvia costs $50 less; the Breville Barista Pro has a built-in grinder; the Breville Barista Pro heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Rancilio Silvia | Breville Barista Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $850 | $900 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (3,200) | 4.5★ (4,200) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Single Boiler | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 40 oz | 67 oz |
| Warm-up time | 15 minutes | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Purists | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 11.4 x 13.4 in | 13.3 x 12.5 x 15.5 in |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 22 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
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
Breville Barista Pro
- ✓Instant heat-up with ThermoJet
- ✓Built-in grinder
- ✓Better grind adjustment than Express
- ✓Good LCD interface
- ✗Thermoblock limits steam power
- ✗Grinder good but not great
- ✗Large footprint
- ✗Step up from Express is marginal for some