Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X
AheadThe verdict
Rancilio Silvia Pro X is the better buy on our scoring, 7.3 to Breville Infuser BES840XL's 6.8. It leads on shot quality & extraction and steam power & milk texturing.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $1,858.5 less.
Who each one suits
Breville Infuser BES840XL
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Scores higher on value for money.
Rancilio Silvia Pro X
The Silvia grown up: two boilers, two PIDs and soft infusion in a 25 cm wide body
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, steam power & milk texturing, build quality & durability.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Breville Infuser BES840XL | Rancilio Silvia Pro X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 2.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $336.50 | $2,195.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | Rancilio Silvia Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $336.50 | $2,195.00 |
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | The Silvia grown up: two boilers, two PIDs and soft infusion in a 25 cm wide body |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | — |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, with a brass brew group |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | Dual boiler: an insulated brass coffee boiler of 0.3 litre and a steam boiler of 1 litre |
| Colour Options | — | Stainless steel, black, white and pink |
| Dimensions | — | 250 x 420 x 390, published as 9.8 x 16.5 x 15.3 in (W x D x H) |
| Dose Grams | — | Rancilio's own sites disagree: ranciliogroup.com lists 8/16 g baskets and its US site ranciliogroupna.com lists 8/18 g |
| In Box Accessories | — | A wood tamper with a stainless steel flat base |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic dual boiler espresso machine |
| Model | — | Silvia Pro X |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portafilter Material | — | Chrome-plated brass |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power on Timer | — | ✓ |
| Power | 1650 W | 950 to 1000 on the 120 V model |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Price Note | — | $2,195, Rancilio's US MSRP on ranciliogroupna.com |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Shot Timer | — | ✓ |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Multi-directional stainless steel steam wand |
| Voltage | — | 120 V, 60 Hz in the US |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 2 L |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 20, published as 44.1 lb |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Breville Infuser BES840XL
- +PID temperature control adjustable in two-degree steps, which is finer than most machines offer at any price
- +Low pressure pre-infusion and a 1.7 litre tank
- +$336.50, less than half the $699.99 median
- −No built-in grinder
- −A manual steam wand
- −One-year warranty, where Breville's newer machines publish two
Rancilio Silvia Pro X
- +Two boilers with a PID controller each, so brew and steam temperatures are both set exactly.
- +Variable Soft Infusion, an adjustable low pressure pre-infusion.
- +A brass group and chrome-plated brass portafilter, built like a commercial machine.
- +Only 250 mm wide, narrow for a dual boiler.
- +A pressure gauge and a display that doubles as a shot timer.
- −$2,195, and no grinder.
- −Rancilio's two sites disagree on basket size: 8/16 g on one, 8/18 g on the other.
- −No published pump type, warranty or warm-up time.
- −20 kg, which is a machine you place once and leave.
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | Rancilio Silvia Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $336.50 | $2,195.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | The Silvia grown up: two boilers, two PIDs and soft infusion in a 25 cm wide body |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, with a brass brew group |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | Dual boiler: an insulated brass coffee boiler of 0.3 litre and a steam boiler of 1 litre |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✕ |
| Colour Options | — | Stainless steel, black, white and pink |
| Dimensions | — | 250 x 420 x 390, published as 9.8 x 16.5 x 15.3 in (W x D x H) |
| Dose Grams | — | Rancilio's own sites disagree: ranciliogroup.com lists 8/16 g baskets and its US site ranciliogroupna.com lists 8/18 g |
| In Box Accessories | — | A wood tamper with a stainless steel flat base |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic dual boiler espresso machine |
| Model | — | Silvia Pro X |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portafilter Material | — | Chrome-plated brass |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power on Timer | — | ✓ |
| Power | 1650 W | 950 to 1000 on the 120 V model |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Price Note | — | $2,195, Rancilio's US MSRP on ranciliogroupna.com |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Shot Timer | — | ✓ |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Multi-directional stainless steel steam wand |
| Voltage | — | 120 V, 60 Hz in the US |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | 2 L |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 20, published as 44.1 lb |
Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X: common questions
Which is better, Breville Infuser BES840XL or Rancilio Silvia Pro X?
Rancilio Silvia Pro X scores 7.3 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Infuser BES840XL is still ahead on value for money.
Is Breville Infuser BES840XL or Rancilio Silvia Pro X cheaper?
Breville Infuser BES840XL starts at $336.50, and Rancilio Silvia Pro X at $2,195.00.
Who is Breville Infuser BES840XL for?
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Who is Rancilio Silvia Pro X for?
The Silvia grown up: two boilers, two PIDs and soft infusion in a 25 cm wide body
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