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	Rocket	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$1850	$2799.95
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	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Appartamento pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Oracle Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Dual Boiler machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
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	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	20 kg	15.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Oracle Touch is priced at $2799.95 and falls under the semi-automatic category, positioned for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Rocket Appartamento comes at a lower price of $1850, also classified as a semi-automatic machine, and is intended for similar skill levels. Both machines cater to home espresso enthusiasts who have some prior experience with brewing espresso but differ significantly in price.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Oracle Touch utilizes a touch screen for activation and operates with a dual boiler system, taking about 15-30 minutes to heat up. On the other hand, the Appartamento features a lever activation method with a heat exchanger boiler, also with a similar heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and use the same portafilter size of 58 mm, offering comparable brewing capabilities despite their different brewing systems.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Oracle Touch has several advanced functionalities including an integrated grinder and dual PID control, along with a range of useful features such as concurrent brew steam and pre-infusion. Conversely, the Rocket Appartamento does not include an integrated grinder but has a steam pressure gauge and an over-pressure valve for improved espresso extraction. Both machines support hot water dispense and include steam wands designed for easy use, making them suitable for producing high-quality milk-based beverages.

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