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Rancilio Silvia M V6 vs Breville Barista Express BES870XL

Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia M V6 โ€” higher sentiment (56% vs 49% 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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Breville Barista Express BES870XL
#3 in Espresso Machines

Sage

Breville Barista Express BES870XL

$679.99

49

Pros

  • +durable
  • +convenient
  • +favorite purchase
  • +pulls great shots

Cons

  • โˆ’not fast
  • โˆ’built-in grinder is not as good as a separate grinder
  • โˆ’not convenient
  • โˆ’built-in grinder
โ€œThis will definitely make you espresso that you will enjoy.โ€
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