Compare Machines


	Rocket	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$2350	$5849
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Giotto Cronometro V pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Baby T Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 2.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	23 kg	34.9 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Ascaso Baby T Plus, is a premium semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $5,849, tailored for advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro V, is more moderately priced at $2,350, catering to intermediate skill levels. This price difference reflects the varying capabilities and intended user experience for each machine.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, Machine 1 features a button activation and utilizes a thermoblock heating element, with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. On the other hand, Machine 2 employs a lever activation method and utilizes a heat exchanger, taking a longer heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. The Ascaso machine has a rotary pump while the Rocket machine operates with a vibration pump, further indicating their differing brewing technologies. The group type for the Ascaso is a custom group, whereas the Rocket uses the popular E61 group.

Features Comparison

Both machines are equipped with notable features, such as auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, steam pressure gauge, and the capability for concurrent brew and steam. However, the Ascaso Baby T Plus stands out with dual PID control and smart connectivity, features absent in the Rocket Giotto. They also share similar functionalities like pre-infusion, shot timers, and steam wands with no-burn technology, which enhances the user experience. The Rocket machine, however, lacks dual PID control but still maintains essential brewing attributes.

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