Compare Machines


	Rocket	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$1850	$3199.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Appartamento pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	Chrome Plated Brass
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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	20 kg	25.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Lelit Bianca V3, is priced at $3199.95 and is designed for advanced users, making it a premium option in the espresso machine market. In contrast, Machine 2, the Rocket Appartamento, comes at a lower price point of $1850 and is suited for intermediate skill levels. This price and skill level difference highlights the Lelit as a more complex machine compared to the Rocket.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation method and feature E61 group type with chrome-plated brass brew group material. The Lelit Bianca V3 has a dual boiler system and a heat-up time ranging from 15-30 minutes, while the Rocket Appartamento incorporates a heat exchanger with the same heat-up time. The brew boiler capacity for the Lelit is 0.8 liters, whereas the Rocket does not have a specified brew boiler capacity but has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters.

Features Comparison

Both machines are equipped with notable features. The Lelit Bianca V3 includes advanced functionalities such as PID control, pre-infusion, and shot timer, alongside gauges for boiler and steam pressure. Meanwhile, the Rocket Appartamento also features pre-infusion and a steam wand, but lacks PID control and a shot timer, making it simpler in comparison. Additionally, both machines have auto shutoff, hot water functionality, and over-pressure valves, but the Lelit Bianca V3 offers more precise control over the brewing process.

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