Breville Bambino Plus vs Rancilio Silvia
Critics score the Breville Bambino Plus 84 and the Rancilio Silvia 80 out of 100, from 21 and 7 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Breville Bambino Plus higher, 3 scored the Rancilio Silvia higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Breville Bambino Plus 2 points ahead.
Image: BrevilleBreville Bambino Plus
Praised for: milk steaming (20 of 21), easy to use (14 of 21), ease of use (12 of 21)
Criticised for: grinder (4 of 21), price (4 of 21), temperature control (3 of 21)
The catch: No grinder, and the price has gone up.
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Image: RancilioRancilio Silvia
Praised for: build quality (6 of 7), espresso quality (5 of 7), milk steaming (5 of 7)
Criticised for: learning curve (4 of 7), temperature control (4 of 7), price (2 of 7)
The catch: With no temperature control, it has a steep learning curve.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Breville Bambino Plus | Rancilio Silvia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Chronicler | 89est. | 71est. | +18 |
| The Guardian (The Filter) | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| James Hoffmann | 79est. | 79est. | same |
| TechGearLab | 72 | 74 | -2 |
| Home Grounds | 80 | 86 | -6 |
| Lifestyle Lab | 79est. | 85est. | -6 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Breville Bambino Plus minus the Rancilio Silvia. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Breville Bambino Plus or the Rancilio Silvia?
Critics rate the Breville Bambino Plus higher: 84 against 80. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Breville Bambino Plus higher, 3 scored the Rancilio Silvia higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Breville Bambino Plus 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Breville Bambino Plus and the Rancilio Silvia?
The Breville Bambino Plus: broad agreement, scores from 72 to 100. The Rancilio Silvia: broad agreement, scores from 71 to 86.