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	Gaggia	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$1850
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Appartamento pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.1L	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.1 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Coated Aluminum	Brass, Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass, Polished Face	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	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	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	9.1 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Gaggia Classic Pro Evo, priced at $449, caters to beginners, making it an accessible choice for those new to espresso-making. In contrast, the Rocket Appartamento comes with a significantly higher price tag of $1,850 and is targeted towards intermediate users with more experience. Both machines are semi-automatic, but their market positioning reflects their intended user demographics.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo activates via a rocker switch, has a single boiler with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, and features a brew group made of chrome-plated brass. The Rocket Appartamento, however, uses a lever activation and incorporates a heat exchanger system, requiring a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. The Gaggia has a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.1 liters compared to the Rocket’s steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, which may affect steaming capabilities. Both machines have a water reservoir, with the Gaggia housing 2.1 liters and the Rocket holding slightly more at 2.5 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Gaggia Classic Pro Evo does not include an auto shutoff or a steam pressure gauge but does provide hot water functionality and a solenoid valve. On the other hand, the Rocket Appartamento includes an auto shutoff feature, a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, pre-infusion capabilities, and an over-pressure valve, offering a more comprehensive set of advanced features. Both machines boast a steam wand, but while the Gaggia features a traditional wand, the Rocket includes a no-burn wand for safer operation.

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