De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X
The De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro 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 ease and workflow.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro if
you make lattes and cappuccinos every day, want the grinding, tamping and frothing handled in a single machine, and have a deep counter with open space above it.
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
| 9.5 | Shot quality | 8.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | Milk steaming | 7.3 | ||
| 6.0 | Ease and workflow | 6.9 | ||
| 7.9 | Build and reliability | 8.3 | ||
| 7.0 | Heat-up and speed | 6.8 | ||
| 6.1 | Cleaning and upkeep | 4.1 | ||
| 7.0 | Value | 7.7 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Cleaning and upkeep: the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro scores 6.1 to the Rancilio Silvia Pro X's 4.1.
- Ease and workflow: the Rancilio Silvia Pro X scores 6.9 to the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro's 6.0.
- Value: the Rancilio Silvia Pro X scores 7.7 to the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro's 7.0.
The details
| De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro | Rancilio Silvia Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| De'Longhi | Manufacturer | Rancilio |
| — | Boiler type | Dual boiler |
| — | Heat-up time | 15-30 Minutes |
| Yes | Built-in grinder | — |
| 51 mm | Portafilter size | 58 mm |
| — | PID temperature control | Yes |
| 67.6 fl oz | Water tank | Built-in 2-litre water tank |
| 35.2 lb | Weight | 44.1 lb |
| $1,399 (MSRP) | Price | $2,195 (price at Whole Latte Love, Nov 13, 2026) |
