Breville Barista Touch vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X
The Breville Barista Touch and the Rancilio Silvia Pro X score the same overall (75), so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on cleaning and upkeep and value.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Breville Barista Touch if
you make lattes or flat whites most mornings for a household that wants its own saved drinks and would rather press a button than learn to steam milk
Pick the Rancilio Silvia Pro X if
you make a milk drink or two each morning and want to brew and steam at the same time on a machine you can open up and repair
Aspect by aspect
| 8.7 | Shot quality | 8.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Milk steaming | 7.3 | ||
| 6.0 | Ease and workflow | 6.9 | ||
| 7.7 | Build and reliability | 8.3 | ||
| 8.2 | Heat-up and speed | 6.8 | ||
| 7.9 | Cleaning and upkeep | 4.1 | ||
| 6.1 | Value | 7.7 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Cleaning and upkeep: the Breville Barista Touch scores 7.9 to the Rancilio Silvia Pro X's 4.1.
- Value: the Rancilio Silvia Pro X scores 7.7 to the Breville Barista Touch's 6.1.
- Heat-up and speed: the Breville Barista Touch scores 8.2 to the Rancilio Silvia Pro X's 6.8.
The details
| Breville Barista Touch | Rancilio Silvia Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | Manufacturer | Rancilio |
| ThermoJet heating system | Boiler type | Dual boiler |
| 3 second heat up time | Heat-up time | 15-30 Minutes |
| Yes | Built-in grinder | — |
| 54 mm | Portafilter size | 58 mm |
| Yes | PID temperature control | Yes |
| 2 | Water tank | Built-in 2-litre water tank |
| 22.71 lb | Weight | 44.1 lb |
| $999.95 (MSRP) | Price | $2,195 (price at Whole Latte Love, Nov 13, 2026) |
