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	Decent	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$3999	$6500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Custom Heating Element	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Touch Screen	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The DE1 XL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 1.9L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Convertable	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	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	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	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	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.4 kg	47.6 kg
Material
Material	Brushed Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Decent DE1 XL and Rocket R Nine One are both advanced semi-automatic espresso machines targeted at skilled users. The Decent DE1 XL is priced at $3,999, while the Rocket R Nine One has a higher price point of $6,500. Both machines are made by reputable brands, Decent and Rocket, respectively, known for their quality craftsmanship and performance.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Decent DE1 XL features a custom PID-controlled group, a custom heating element, and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Rocket R Nine One, on the other hand, utilizes a dual boiler, a saturated group, and has a longer heat-up time of over 30 minutes. Both machines feature a touch screen for activation, and their water reservoirs are convertable, with capacities of 2 liters for the Decent and 2.5 liters for the Rocket. Each machine uses a 58mm portafilter, although their pump types differ, with Decent utilizing a vibration pump and Rocket employing a magnetic volumetric pump.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, both machines include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, steam pressure gauges, flow control, hot water options, PID control, dual PID control, pre-infusion, shot timers, solenoid valves, and steam wands with no-burn functionality. However, the Rocket R Nine One also offers a concurrent brew and steam capability, along with an over-pressure valve, which the Decent DE1 XL lacks. The smart connectivity feature is available in the Decent machine but not in the Rocket. Both machines do not come with an integrated grinder, emphasizing the need for a separate grinder for optimal performance.

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