#1 in Espresso Machines
Aeropress
Aeropress Original Coffee Press
$34.96
63
Pros
- +portable
- +easy to use
- +quick
- +consistent
Cons
- −expensive
- −plastic
- −microplastics
- −overpriced
“Aeropress is quick, convenient, and consistent.”
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Aeropress Original Coffee Press vs Rancilio Silvia
Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia — higher sentiment (100% vs 63% positive).
#16 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite
Rancilio
Rancilio Silvia
$995.00
100
Pros
- +Valuable even when old/broken
- +Can be refurbished and sold for profit
- +Satisfying enough not to upgrade
- +Can make coffee as good as much more expensive machines (e.g., la marzocco linea mini) with skill
Cons
- −May require minor repairs (e.g., new portafilter)
- −Requires patience and know-how
- −Needs mods (pids, 9 bar springs) to meet 'good machine' criteria
“I found a Rancilio Silvia on the side of the road a couple of years ago. Like yours, I needed to buy a portafilter. $30 later, and after a little cleaning, I flipped it on eBay for $650.”