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	Decent	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$4399	$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 XXL 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 XXL and Rocket R Nine One are both advanced semi-automatic espresso machines, reaching significantly different price points. The Decent DE1 XXL is priced at $4,399, while the Rocket R Nine One has a higher MSRP of $6,500. Given their skill level classifications, both machines are designed for users who possess a good understanding of espresso preparation. This positions them in the market as premium options for serious espresso enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing capabilities, the Decent DE1 XXL utilizes a custom PID controlled group, featuring a heat up time of less than 5 minutes and a vibration pump system. In contrast, the Rocket R Nine One operates with a dual boiler system, which takes more than 30 minutes to heat up, and employs a magnetic volumetric pump. The water reservoir capacities are similar, with the Decent boasting a 2-liter capacity versus the Rocket's 2.5 liters. For group types, the Decent offers a custom configuration, while the Rocket uses a saturated group.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines include important elements such as auto shutoff, boiler and steam pressure gauges, flow control, hot water access, and PID control with degree specificity. The Decent DE1 XXL lacks an overpressure valve but has smart connectivity capabilities, whereas the Rocket R Nine One includes an overpressure valve and allows concurrent brewing and steaming. Both models also feature pre-infusion, shot timers, solenoid valves, and steam wands; however, the Rocket’s steam boiler carries a greater capacity. Overall, the two machines present distinct capabilities that cater to various preferences in the advanced espresso machine spectrum.

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