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	Breville	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$2850
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Giotto Cronometro R pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Brass, Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	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	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	27.8 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Bambino Plus and the Rocket Giotto Cronometro R are both semi-automatic espresso machines, but they target different skill levels and price points. The Breville Bambino Plus is designed for beginners and comes with a retail price of approximately $499.95, making it accessible for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro R is aimed at advanced users and has a significantly higher price tag of around $2,850, reflecting its more sophisticated capabilities.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Bambino Plus features a simple button activation and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes thanks to its Thermoblock heating element. It uses a vibration pump and has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. The Rocket Giotto Cronometro R, however, utilizes a lever activation method with a heat exchanger and takes anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes to heat up. It has a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and utilizes a rotary pump, which can be more efficient for users brewing multiple shots in succession.

Features Comparison

When considering key features, both machines include pre-infusion and have automatic shutoff capabilities, but they diverge on several functionalities. The Breville Bambino Plus lacks pressure gauges and does not support concurrent brewing and steaming. On the other hand, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro R offers more advanced features, including both boiler and steam pressure gauges, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, a shot timer, and an over-pressure valve, making it more suitable for experienced baristas seeking detailed control over their brewing process.

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