Kees van der Westen Speedster vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
Speedster and Silvia Pro X are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3). Silvia Pro X is the entry-level choice; Speedster offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Speedster
Kees van der Westen
F5 · Professional
|
Silvia Pro X
Rancilio
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~11000–25000 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 25 × 42 × 39 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 20 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Brew pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pump type | Rotary | Vibration |
| Pre-infusion | Passive spring | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | Yes | — |
| Group head type | Saturated group | — |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | — |
| Water tank capacity (l) | — | 2 l |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pump type: Speedster Rotary · Silvia Pro X Vibration
- Pre-infusion: Speedster Passive spring · Silvia Pro X Programmable
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