La Pavoni Casabar PID Steel vs Rancilio Silvia
Technical comparison · Single boiler
Casabar PID Steel is the most capable in its class. Casabar PID Steel is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with pid control; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Casabar PID Steel ranks #1 of 19, Silvia #18.
| Parameter |
Casabar PID Steel
La Pavoni
F2 · Intermediate
|
Silvia
Rancilio
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 987 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.5 × – × 37 cm | 23.5 × 29 × 34 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.3 kg | 14 kg |
| Power (W) | 1320 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Single boiler | Single boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | No |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 15 bar | — |
| Pump type | Vibration | Vibration |
| Boiler material | Brass | — |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3 l | 2 l |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | No |
The differences that matter
- PID control: Casabar PID Steel yes, Silvia no
- Water tank capacity: Casabar PID Steel 3 l vs Silvia 2 l
- Pressure gauge: Casabar PID Steel yes, Silvia no
Which one to choose
Choose Casabar PID Steel if…
you value pid control, water tank capacity and pressure gauge. It is the most capable in its class.
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