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Rancilio Silvia M V6 vs Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia M V6 โ€” higher sentiment (56% vs 55% positive).

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

  • โˆ’expensive
  • โˆ’power saver mod
  • โˆ’old hose diameter is too wide
  • โˆ’hose will eventually pop off
โ€œI got Silvia and Specialita just before covid hit under 900 euros, one of the best decisions ever.โ€
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Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS
#25 in Espresso Machines

Sage

Sage Bambino Plus BES500BSS

$479.99

55

Pros

  • +punches above its weight class
  • +good for learning
  • +easy to use
  • +great machine

Cons

  • โˆ’cannot change temperature
  • โˆ’lightweight
  • โˆ’requires holding machine to lock portafilter
  • โˆ’build quality not the greatest
โ€œThereโ€™s a lot to be said for turning on the plug and being ready to go in 2 seconds. ...bought a second hand bambino over 3 years ago and itโ€™s still going strong. Zero issues.โ€
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