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	La Pavoni	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$730	$1850
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	49 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Appartamento pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	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	0 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Chrome	Brass, Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	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	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	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	5.5 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the La Pavoni Europiccola, is priced at $730 and is classified as a manual espresso machine, targeting advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Rocket Appartamento, costs $1,850 and operates as a semi-automatic machine, appropriate for intermediate skill levels. This price difference reflects the varying complexities and features inherent in each machine.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the La Pavoni Europiccola utilizes a lever activation with a single boiler system that heats up in under 5 minutes. It has a mechanical piston pump and a 49mm portafilter size. Meanwhile, the Rocket Appartamento employs a lever activation as well, but features a heat exchanger system, requiring a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes and a vibration pump with a larger 58mm portafilter size. The heating elements are also different, with the Europiccola's boiler made of chrome and the Appartamento using brass and copper.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the La Pavoni Europiccola lacks auto shutoff and steam pressure gauge but includes flow control and pre-infusion capabilities. The machine also does not support concurrent brew and steam, and it features a steam wand, though it does not have a no-burn design. On the other hand, the Rocket Appartamento boasts an auto shutoff, steam pressure gauge, and supports concurrent brew and steam. It also is equipped with a no-burn steam wand and an over-pressure valve, enhancing its overall usability and safety.

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