Compare Machines


	Rocket	ACS
MSRP
MSRP	$1850	$1899
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Appartamento pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 2.3L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.6 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	20 kg	22.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the ACS Minima, is priced at $1,899 and is classified as a semi-automatic espresso machine aimed at intermediate users. In comparison, Machine 2, the Rocket Appartamento, has an MSRP of $1,850, also targeting the intermediate skill level. Both machines are designed for those who have some familiarity with making espresso but are not yet professionals.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the ACS Minima operates with a toggle switch activation and utilizes a dual boiler system for heating, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Rocket Appartamento, on the other hand, uses a lever for activation, features a heat exchanger, and has a longer heat-up time of 15 to 30 minutes. Both machines have a brew group made of chrome-plated brass and a group type of E61. The brew boiler capacity is 0.8 liters for the Minima and does not have a brew boiler for the Appartamento, as it relies on the heat exchanger system.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the ACS Minima offers a boiler pressure gauge and dual PID control, while the Rocket Appartamento provides a pre-infusion feature and a steam pressure gauge. The Minima does not equip auto shutoff functionality, whereas the Appartamento includes it. Both machines have hot water capabilities and solenoid valves for steam, but only the Appartamento features a no-burn steam wand. Overall, while both machines cater to similar user levels, they exhibit distinct brewing approaches and features.

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