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Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL vs Rancilio Silvia M V6

Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia M V6 — higher sentiment (56% 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.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $43.99
Rancilio Silvia M V6
#27 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Rancilio

Rancilio Silvia M V6

$995.00

56

Pros

  • +very reliable
  • +built like a tank
  • +durable
  • +Low lead leaching (<= 4ppb) under normal usage (12-hour idle)

Cons

  • −expensive
  • −power saver mod
  • −old hose diameter is too wide
  • −hose will eventually pop off
“I got Silvia and Specialita just before covid hit under 900 euros, one of the best decisions ever.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $995.00
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