I think for everyday use, a thermoblock is a must for a home use. I am a coffee enthusiast, so a small boiler is fine but my better half would be annoyed if she had to wait half an hour to make a coffee... So for me, Ascaso, Quick Mill or Sage/Breville are the brands that do it for me. Great video btw, just subscribed ;-)

I'd give the Silvia Pro X 10/10, if you don't mind the industrial look (I love it). I've had 2 Brevilles, both broke, and 2 Delonghis, both broke. Finally got the Silvia Pro it it just blows away the competition. PID? Built in. In tests it's spot-on accurate. Regular, reliable ideal 9 bar pressure? Yep, and tests again show they're spot on. Cafe-level steam power? Yep. Twin boiler? Yep. Small footprint? Yep. Built like a tank? Yep. It was only missing 3 things to be the perfect machine - no pressure gauge and no pre-fusion. And no fancy chrome beauty, but I realized in the real world I'd soon get tired of polishing off fingerprints, so I consider the matt stainless steel to be a big bonus actually. Then they came out with the Pro X, with pressure gauge and pre-infusion. It's literally the perfect machine, perfect temp water at the perfect pressure in a square box that just gets out of the way and lets you experiment with the beans and the grind, instead of messing with the machine. I like my Pro so much I'm hoping it will break, so I can buy the Pro X... but I suspect I'll be waiting another 30 years or so...

Really enjoy your videos, helpful and entertaining. I have had my Profitec GO for a year and have found no downside. This is the Subaru of coffee machines, value for money and pick a color you like because you will have it a long time!

I own a Profitec Pro 400 and i love it. Get a lot of use out of it and the fact that it has a slimmer profile for my kitchen is great

Thanks! Appreciate all the content and information. Also really like that you reply to the comments. Your passion for coffee is very clear. And you are a super-person for not knocking over your coffee mug while filming 😅

videos that are essentially a list would benefit greatly from chapter markers. Particularly if there are certain machines you are interested in.

Wrecking my head for a while trying to find a machine to upgrade to from my Dedica and now i think I've found it. Profitec Go looks like the perfect answer for me, thanks for the video.

Thanks, great video. Really helped me picking my next machine

Wow didn't know Breville bought Lelit. The Bianca is in my opinion one of the best looking single group machines out there, almost as sleek as the Slayer. As for the Profitec Pro 400 I would still argue PID is still a must if you are spending serious money. I get the Pro 500 is over $3000 but I wouldn't recommend anything at that price that requires temp surfing.

I bought myself the Rancilio Silvia Pro X a few months ago and I really could not be happier. Yes, the drip tray sucks, but it is manageable. And the ... functional look isn't to everybody's taste. Some other reviewers called this thing a Volvo and I think that is a very good description. It's sturdy, build quality is good and it brew some really tasty coffee. It gets the job done very well. It just does not look very fancy while doing so. It even punches above it's weight class. Personally, I love the look and prefer it over the chrome monsters.

It never really seems to get a mention or be on many people's radar, but the Sunbeam Cafe Series Dual Thermoblock is a great machine at around $800. Being a thermoblock, it's quick to temp (and the brew block is part of the group so everything is heated up), and you can steam as you pull a shot. Well made 58mm portafilter, and very well put together (pumps on the bottom in their own compartment, electronics in another compartment, and the the thermoblocks and valves up top. PID temp control, pre-infusion, and good steam pressure. Bonus is the cool-touch steam wand, and milk temp (not sure how accurate though) as well as brew pressure gauge. Also very easy to fit a dimmer mod to control pump speed without affecting your steaming since it's a separate pump and it's easily reversable. That means you get flow and pressure control for under 1k.

Fantastic Review. Really helpful. Cheers guvna.

Hi Ryde, Great vid, I am totally torn. The BDB makes absolute sense & I would get one in a heartbeat but my wife doesn’t drink coffee & is not up for such a big machine in the kitchen. So with the community behind the Silva it’s the real stand out for me as a 2nd hand machine. Thanks for your thoughts/review

Your fahrenheit vs centigrade temperatures don't track at all.

Thanks Ryde, Happy New Year for 2024.

I used to have the Breville Dual Boiler but it was constantly breaking down and having bought it in Australia and now living in UK the Sage dealers were told by Sage not to service it. So personally would rather have a real espresso machine like Bezzera as the price is not good in comparison.

14:58 your temp comparisons are incorrect, unless water boils at a different temperature in Australia.

Have been agonising for ages and haven't let myself by anything for months, but I bit the bullet and got a Breville dual boiler yesterday for the sale price ($999). Would love a higher end machine but I can't justify it when I'm a newbie and I have a bit of a habit of letting new routines and hobbies fade. I'll go a bit lower and easier on the machine while I'm learning, and put more money into a really good high end grinder instead, which I wouldn't have considered until I started watching your vids! If I'm still brewing this time next year, upgrade here we come! Thank you for your channel, it's made the decisions easier.

Just one thing about the Casa V recommendation: on all ECM machines I’ve seen, you can’t set the OPV screw lower than 8 bars at the pump. Screw just won’t turn far enough. I don’t own one so I could be wrong but I don’t think you’ll be able to do 3 bar shots.

Bezzara Aria with flow control is what I will be getting this year, fingers crossed 🤞

14:56 248-262f is 92-97c. 248f is screaming hot, btw. If it's under pressure it's possible but still that is crazy hot

Any reason why you didn't mention the Lelit Mara X? It seems a lot of people really like it, and it's under 2k

Hey! What do You think about Nouva Simonelli Oscar II in 22 version (with opv included and some other smaller advantages)? Because it looks better than few of models You mentioned and its cheaper.

Getting such a decent shot from a Delonghi Dedica (around USD 100) with modified milk wand & open basket paired with a Baratza Encore finding it tough to justify upgrading. Small profile. Really like that it is quick to warm up. Great in the mornings when no patience waiting for a coffee. Can also switch to milk foam function for few seconds before shot to increase temp. Would like to have commercial sized basket.

Thanks for sharing this insightful content, I was wondering what machine you use on daily basis at home?

Great recommendations. Its true that the profitec pro 300 and rancilio silvia pro x are top values in this range. Very impressive specs for the price.

I bought my Rancilio Silvia in 2003. Over the years, new boiler, new OPV. but otherwise still going strong. Just use good quality filtered water and it will go for ever. Nearly.

What's your opinion of the Rocket Mozzafiato Timer Evoluzione R Espresso Machine?

Hi there Ryan! I've been enjoying your videos, but I've noticed the audio levels are pretty high and sometimes you can hear some distortion when you are speaking. It might be helpful to look into lowering the overall volume output or use audio normalization during editing. This process balances the sound so it's more consistent and easier on the ears. Keep up the great work and looking forward to your next video with hopefully more balanced audio! 😊👍

Picked up a Linea Micra!

Great video. Thanks! I've been using a Breville Dual Boiler for 8 years and love it. It's my 2nd with the original being replaced under extended warranty. I have it paired with a Turin DF64 Gen 2 grinder and together they make sensational espresso. I've been looking at the Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 for my next machine which comes in at just under A$3k. Do you have any thoughts on Ascaso and that particular machine? Thanks!

You have to buy a the Breville/Sage dual boiler used. Found one for 500eur Ppl that bought one are prbly enthusiasts, because for the same money, most ppl would be an oracle or barista touch They usually have replaced pumps and upgraded lines at that point

Great video. I'll be retiring my Via Venezia this year and replacing it with the Profitec Go and the eureka mignon specialita grinder.

I own a ECM Synchronika. I love it. But I dislike using it more and more. Problem is: If you work from home and want a coffee, you cannot switch this behemoth off, since it takes around 30 minutes to be at the correct temperature. When I bought it, it was for one Cappuccino in the morning and a few Espressi in the afternoon, maybe a few runs on weekend afternoons. But in general it was on fro twice a day, 40 minutes in the morning 1.5 hours in the evening. Now I am working from home 80% of the time and it is running from morning till evening. The coffee I drink over the day is much better than what I get at the office of course, but it eats power like nothing. Easily 6-7 kWh per day. I can run my entire house on 7 kWh per day without the machine. And a kWh costs 40 ct. I really do not like the costs and I also have to admit: My ecological conscience also screems a bit. I will probably "downgrade" to a Profitec Pro 300. With its fast heat up PID it can be turned on, make an Espresso within 5 minutes or a Cappuccio within 7, use 0.15 kWh for this and then be turned of again. Even if you do this 10 times a day, it will be less than a quarter of power compared tot he Synchronika on stand-by.

Very nice video with tons of information

Rocket apartmento?

What about The Bezzera machines? Are goods? Thanks for the video.

what do you think about the rocket apartamento?

Interested what you think of the Ascaso steel duo. I rarely see people bring it up in this range. I have one and am very happy with its style and functionality.

Your temperature profile of the Profitec is inaccurate, I keep mine at the 202F setting, added a thermometer to gauge temp so you can let off some additional heat if it is too high before pulling a shot. Great machine but am having thermostat tripping issues with mine, working to resolve. Replacing the heating element did not do it think it is more the electronic thermostat, TBD. Had the Rancilio Silvia for 15 years, never had one issue, more gadgets, more failures.

Interested in thoughts on NS OscarII? 58mm portafilter, preinfusion, programmable shots, powerful steam while pulling shots and OPV. Under 1500 in Oz and made in Italy

Can you do a review on the Izzo Vivi Flat, I've just bought one so I'd like your option

You missed the lelit Mara X. brilliant little machine.

Great reviews - but do you know why it is called an E 61?

I want to add something for the Lelit machines. There is a really downside in those machines if you do milky drinks. The knob it's very poorly designed, you have to be very gentle with them. There is a teflon mechanism to stop the knob. I did broke my "old" machine (Victoria) 3-4 times because the knob was so fragile, that it will broke right away. I got a refund for that reason and after a year I did buy Lelit Bianca V3. But the espresso with the Victoria, was very good. It's a good machine for espresso and will not let you down.

Great video as always Ryde! I'm looking to replace my Lelit Anita with something better, my budget is around $2k. Would you suggest the purchase of a used La Cimbali M21 Junior (tanked)? I found one in very good conditions for $1200. That would allow me to also invest in a good grinder an stay within my budget.

Excellent vid

I don’t understand why people always say the Breville/Sage machines aren’t built to last. My Barista Express is used every day and just coming up to its tenth anniversary. Just because the design looks different doesn’t mean the internals are worse quality.

@rydecoffeecoach, regardless of design, cost and HX vs DB, if you were to choose between the Siliva Pro X or Pro 400, which would you go?

Breville Barista Express at or around $700 beats all of these by a mile as far as a value, bang for the buck and versatility. Also HUGE facebook, youtube support groups

Great video I’m European who lives in USA so coffee is important for me ..thank you for including prices here as well I lean towards lelit Elizabeth (cause of aesthetics and size,not to deep )but I love a good cappuccino hear and there ,I use to be a barista myself so Which one of those has strongest steam if not close to pro for great creamy micro foam ? And what grinder you pair them with.Thanks

Am I the only one constantly worried that he’s gonna knock that coffee cup over with his hand gestures?!

I have a Eureka mignon manuale grinder but I’m looking to upgrade. I really wanted a timed grinder which helped save the hassle of using the scale every time. Any suggestions for next grinder to get that keeps the same quantity of grind?

Do any of these have PID and preinfusion except for rancilio Silvia proX ?

Where I can get the dual boiler for $1200? The price I can see is over 2000bks

My breville dual boiler makes epic coffee however it has just broken after 2.5 years! Need a new machine! What do I get??

Faema morphed into VBM

Nice video. I currently have a Breville Oracle and the service light has just turned on after nearly two years. It’s essentially useless at the moment. Thinking I might hand it in under product care warranty and get something else. What’s your recommendation around that 2.5k mark (aud)? Thanks

what do you think about BZ13/Crema?

Never buy the sage/bewville dual boiler again. All customers open the screw from shower, look over it and you can see, that skin from brewgroup go away.

No mention of Lelit Mara X?

I am looking at buying a coffee machine, I am kinda new getting in to the whole barista coffee world. I was just looking at the Breville dual boiler just because all the features it has for the price and the convenience. But I can only find it for around 1499 aud , Is it still worth it or should I go for something else. Thanks

aeropress :D

These prices seem pretty crazy for the lack of features, when compared to the Turin Lagato that has PID, pressure gauge, etc all for 500 bucks. Pretty wild.

Is the La Pavini Botticelli Evolution good machine?

Any views on the profitec go?

its weird you're clearly australian, using australia as a reference, and all your dollar amounts are in USD, i get the appeal to everyone factor, but its confusing

Too much information very hard for beginner to choose. If you are not beginner - you dont need to watch this video. I think suggestions should narrow down to 4 choices. Machine which are not very expansive, machine which makes best espresso from all not expansive machines, machine which is simple enough to use and build quality - most stainless steel parts not cheep plastic or aluminum. So far nobody can separate huge amount of different machines to this small group of 3-4 machines for non professionals users.

Way too many machines and still I can’t get that sweet balance in my grinding/brewing time settings. So I think I’ll throw away everything and I’ll buy a Rivelia. Brad Pitt will be left inside the box, of course.

14:55. What?

Go Decent or pledge for Meticulous.

In other words, buy Breville. 😅

ECM Synchronika

Eck puristika. No more No less. Espresso only. No steam wand. Just espresso.

Breville sucks!!! 2 years, then dead

tv not radio bud, if i wanted to just hear you yapping i would not be on youtube