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	Rocket	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$2350	$3599
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Custom Heating Element
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	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Giotto Cronometro V pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The DE1 PRO pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	No Information
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	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
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	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	23 kg	13.2 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Decent DE1 PRO is a high-end semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $3,599, designed for advanced users. In contrast, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro V is more accessible priced at $2,350, catering to intermediate skill levels. Both machines are reputable brands within the espresso machine market, but they differ significantly in cost and targeted user experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the DE1 PRO features a custom PID controlled group, activated via a touch screen, with a rapid heat-up time of under 5 minutes. Meanwhile, the Giotto Cronometro V uses a lever activation and operates with an E61 group type, taking between 15 to 30 minutes to heat up. Both machines utilize a vibration pump, but the Giotto includes a brass and copper boiler, offering a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters compared to the DE1 PRO's custom heating element configuration without a dedicated steam boiler.

Features Comparison

Both machines boast similar features, including auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, steam pressure gauges, pre-infusion capabilities, shot timers, solenoid valves, and steam wands equipped with no-burn technology. The DE1 PRO stands out with unique features like dual PID control and smart connectivity, while the Giotto includes additional functionalities such as concurrent brew and steam. However, the Giotto lacks the flow control and smart connectivity found in the DE1 PRO, making each machine tailored to different user preferences.

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