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	Rocket	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$2350	$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 Giotto Cronometro V 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	No Information	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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	Yes	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	23 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 aimed at the advanced skill level, making it suitable for users with considerable experience in espresso making. In contrast, Machine 2, the Rocket Giotto Cronometro V, is more accessible at $2350 and is classified as an intermediate skill level machine.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize lever activation and have a group type of E61. The Lelit features a dual boiler with a stainless steel brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters, while the Rocket uses a heat exchanger system with no specified brew boiler capacity. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, but the steam boiler capacity differs, with the Lelit having a capacity of 1.5 liters compared to the Rocket's 1.8 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, both machines include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, steam pressure gauges, and pre-infusion capabilities. The Lelit Bianca V3 stands out with flow control and dual PID control, while the Rocket Giotto lacks flow control and dual PID control but includes similar features like hot water availability and solenoid valves. Both models come with no-burn wands and over-pressure valves, which enhance safety and usability.

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