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	Rocket	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$2350	$4399
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 XXL 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	13.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Decent DE1 XXL, priced at $4,399, is positioned as an advanced semi-automatic espresso machine, making it suitable for experienced users. In contrast, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro V is available for around $2,350 and caters to an intermediate skill level. The significant difference in price reflects the target audience and the features that both brands offer.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Decent DE1 XXL features a touch screen activation, a custom PID controlled group, and a primary heating element that is also custom. It has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes and a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters. On the other hand, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro V uses lever activation, an E61 group type, and a heat exchanger as its primary heating element. Its heat-up time is approximately 15-30 minutes with a slightly larger water reservoir of 2.5 liters.

Features Comparison

Both machines come with a variety of key features. The Decent DE1 XXL offers advanced functionalities such as dual PID control, flow control, pre-infusion, and smart connectivity, while also boasting a steam wand and no-burn wand. The Rocket Giotto Cronometro V includes some similar features such as a steam wand and pre-infusion; however, it lacks smart connectivity and flow control. Additionally, it has an over-pressure valve, which may appeal to certain users.

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