Comparing Espresso Machines

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	Breville Barista Express	Rancilio Silvia	Breville Bambino Plus	De'Longhi La Specialista Arte	Flair Classic
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Price	$750 List $697.99 at Amazon	$865 List $900.00 at Amazon	$500 List $498.90 at Amazon	$700 List $629.99 at Amazon	$165 List $165.00 at Amazon
Overall Score	77	74	72	70	66
Star Rating	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5
Pros	Quality construction, great espresso quality, made-to-order controls, cafe quality results, built-in grinder, easy to use	Produces cafe-quality espresso, allows for endless experimentation	Produces good shots, space-saving design, automated milk steaming, lots of accessories	Semi-automatic, well-built, great for beginners, tons of accessories, great steam wand, makes great espresso	Portable, renders great shots, stores and travels well, no electricity required, no ongoing maintenance routines
Cons	On the pricier side, inherent learning curve, slower grinder and cappuccino process	Expensive, requires skill to use effectively, no built-in grinder, struggles to maintain temperature	No built-in grinder, steam wand has limited adjustments, no on-board storage for accessories	Puzzling control panel, grinder lacks power, limited pressure	Very basic, requires effort, does not grind or steam, must heat water separately
Bottom Line	A perfect choice for those who don't mind putting in a little work to dial in the best-tasting shot	A great machine for experienced baristas, but it will leave most newcomers frustrated	A compact, automatic machine that pulls decent shots and produces good microfoam for cappuccino art	A solid semi-automatic machine that is great for busy people or beginners looking to churn out good espresso and microfoam	This manual machine is for espresso lovers that like to dial in every aspect of their brew — and then sip it straight, without any extras
Rating Categories	Breville Barista Ex...	Rancilio Silvia	Breville Bambino Plus	De'Longhi La Specia...	Flair Classic
Espresso Quality (40%)	8.0	9.5	6.5	7.5	8.0
Ease of Use (20%)	7.0	7.1	9.1	6.2	6.6
Ease of Cleaning (15%)	6.2	4.0	6.6	5.7	8.5
Milk Steaming (15%)	9.1	6.7	7.7	8.1	1
Machine Customization (10%)	8.0	6.0	6.0	7.0	7.0
Specs	Breville Barista Ex...	Rancilio Silvia	Breville Bambino Plus	De'Longhi La Specia...	Flair Classic
Measured Dimensions	12.5" x 12.4" x 15.7"	9.3" x 12.1" x 13.7"	7.6" x 14" x 12"	11.2" x 14.4" x 15.6"	6.1" x 12.5" x 10.3"
Included Accessories	Integrated Conical Burr Grinder (16 Settings) Dosing Funnel Attachment Tamper The Razor Precision Dosing Tool 16 oz Stainless Steel Milk Jug 4 Filter Baskets Coffee Scoop Cleaning Disc Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets Cleaning Brush Cleaning Tool Water Filter	2 Filter Baskets Cleaning Disc Tamper	Tamper The Razor Precision Dosing Tool 16-ounce Stainless Steel Milk Jug 4 Filter Baskets Cleaning Tool Cleaning Disc	Integrated Conical burr Grinder (8 Settings) Dosing Funnel 2 Filter Baskets Tamper Tamping Mat Water Hardness Test Indicator Paper Descaler Sample Stainless Steel Milk Pitcher, Cleaning Brush, Cleaning Needle Tool	Travel Case, Dosing Cup/Tamper Dosing Funnel Puck Screen
Measured Cup Clearance	4"	3"	5"	4.25"	4.25"
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Measured Water Tank Capacity to Max Fill	66 oz	76 oz	64 oz	62 oz	2 oz
Measured Drip Tray Capacity	32 oz	12 oz	4 oz	20 oz	N/A
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm	54 mm	51 mm	40 mm
Integrated Pressure Gauge	No	No	No	Yes	Optional Add On Available
Hot Water Delivery	Hot Water Spout	Steam Wand	Steam Wand	Hot Water Spout	N/A
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Extraction Yield	19%	19%	18%	20%	14%
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Cappuccino Time	4 min 27 sec	3 min 32 sec	4 min 3 sec	4 min 27 sec	N/A
Lifetime Cost Per Shot	$0.83	$0.90	$0.75	$0.83	$0.61
Number of Cafe Replacement Shots to Make Up List Price	285	353	203	285	67
Number of Cafe Replacement Lattes to Make Up List Price	167	208	120	167	39

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