Head to head ยท Espresso Machines

Gaggia Classic Pro vs Rancilio Silvia M V6

Reddit prefers Gaggia Classic Pro โ€” higher sentiment (62% vs 56% positive).

Gaggia Classic Pro
#29 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Gaggia

Gaggia Classic Pro

$549.00

62

Pros

  • +brass boiler
  • +consistency with Gaggimate
  • +customization with Gaggimate
  • +steam is fine

Cons

  • โˆ’Potential lead in brass components
  • โˆ’Manufacturer's 'lead-free' claim contradicted by findings
  • โˆ’Definition of 'lead-free' may be misleading
  • โˆ’flow rate is too fast
โ€œof all the people with a gaggia classic. most people don't mod their machines. but you're in a reddit sub so the bias is towards modding and tinkering to make better espresso. it's why it existsโ€
r/gaggiaclassic
Rancilio Silvia M V6
#25 in Espresso Machines

Rancilio

Rancilio Silvia M V6

$995.00

56

Pros

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

Cons

  • โˆ’single boiler
  • โˆ’outdated
  • โˆ’expensive
  • โˆ’power saver mod
โ€œI got Silvia and Specialita just before covid hit under 900 euros, one of the best decisions ever.โ€
r/espresso