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Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Rancilio Silvia

Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia — higher sentiment (100% vs 54% positive).

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL
#26 in Espresso Machines

Breville

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL

$43.99

54

Pros

  • +great
  • +stable
  • +good workflow
  • +Makes great espresso

Cons

  • −poor build quality
  • −Inferior to df54
  • −Difference isn't negligible
  • −Does not make better coffee (compared to bambino)
“They are a good machine, cheapest good entry into dual boiler.”
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Full reviewAmazon · $43.99
Rancilio Silvia
#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.”
Full reviewAmazon · $995.00
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