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	Lelit	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$1699.95	$7200
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	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 1.9L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 3.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	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	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	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	19 kg	42.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Mara X is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $1,699.95, making it an intermediate-level option for those who have some experience in espresso making. In contrast, the Rocket Epica is positioned at a much higher price point of $7,200 and is designed for advanced users, suggesting a more complex operation or features that justify its cost. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, indicating that they require user involvement to some degree during the brewing process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Mara X utilizes a heat exchanger primary heating element with a heat-up time ranging between 15-30 minutes and supports an E61 group type. Its activation is lever-based, with a pump type being vibration, and it does have a 1.8-liter steam boiler capacity. On the other hand, the Rocket Epica features a dual boiler system that takes longer than 30 minutes to heat up, with a lever activation and a magnetic volumetric pump, plus it has a larger steam boiler capacity of 3.6 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding their key features, both machines are equipped with auto shutoff, boiler and steam pressure gauges, and enable concurrent brewing and steaming. The Lelit Mara X does not offer flow control or a shot timer but does include pre-infusion and PID control. In contrast, the Rocket Epica boasts more advanced capabilities, with flow control, a shot timer, and dual PID control, along with smart connectivity features, making it suitable for more sophisticated espresso techniques.

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