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	Rancilio	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$440	$1495
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Manual
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Hand Crank
Grind Method
Grind Method	Flat Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	50 mm	83 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10+ micron	5 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Lever Dispenser	Manual
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	1 - 1.5 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Turkish
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	30	40
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	1350 rpm	rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	7 kg	11 kg
Material
Material	Plastic	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	No Information	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Rocky and Weber HG-2 are two espresso grinders targeting different skill levels and budgets. The Rancilio Rocky is priced at $440, designed for beginners, while the Weber HG-2 comes with a higher price tag of $1,495, catering to advanced users. The differences in skill levels indicate that the Rancilio Rocky is more accessible for novice baristas, while the Weber HG-2 is aimed at those familiar with the nuances of espresso grinding.

Brewing Comparison

The Rancilio Rocky employs a flat burr grinding method with a burr diameter of 50 mm, featuring a stepped adjustment scale of 10+ microns, and utilizes a lever dispenser for dosing. In contrast, the Weber HG-2 uses a larger 83 mm conical burr, allowing for a finer adjustment of 5 microns and provides manual dosing via a single dose hopper. The stepped adjustment of the Rocky helps provide consistency for beginners, while the advanced adjustment options of the HG-2 present greater versatility for experienced users. Additionally, the retention is notably lower with the HG-2, making it better suited for precision grinding.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Weber HG-2 boasts adjustable RPM and swappable burrs, enabling users to customize their grinding speed and adapt to different burr types for varied coffee grinds. The grind range of the HG-2 spans from pour-over to Turkish coffee, allowing for a wider variety of brewing methods compared to the Rocky, which is specifically optimized for espresso. The Rancilio Rocky does not support adjustable RPM and lacks the swappable burr option, which may limit its versatility when compared to the advanced options presented by the Weber HG-2.

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