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	Rocket	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$1850	$1940
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
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	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	5-15 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: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Brass
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	No
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	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	20 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia Pro X and Rocket Appartamento are both semi-automatic espresso machines aimed at intermediate users. The Rancilio Silvia Pro X is priced at $1,940, while the Rocket Appartamento is slightly more affordable at $1,850. Both brands are well-known in the espresso community, making them reputable choices for enthusiasts seeking quality home brewing experiences.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X is activated via a rocker switch and features a dual boiler setup, offering heat-up times between 5 to 15 minutes. On the other hand, the Rocket Appartamento uses a lever activation system with a heat exchanger and longer heat-up times of 15 to 30 minutes. The Silvia Pro X has a saturated group type and a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters, while the Rocket Appartamento employs an E61 group type, which does not have a brew boiler capacity listed. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of around 2 liters but differ in steam boiler capacities, with the Rancilio at 1 liter and the Rocket at 1.8 liters.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X offers a PID control, pre-infusion capability, and a shot timer, alongside a solenoid valve for better water control. The Rocket Appartamento, in contrast, provides a steam pressure gauge, no-burn steam wand, and also includes pre-infusion, but lacks PID control and a shot timer. Both machines boast features like concurrent brewing and steaming, hot water options, and auto shutoff, catering to various user needs and preferences.

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