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	Rocket	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$1850	$3300
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: 0.6L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Brass, Copper
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	No
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	29 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Rocket Cinquantotto R, is priced at $3300 and is classified as a semi-automatic espresso machine, designed for advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Rocket Appartamento, is priced lower at $1850 and is suitable for intermediate skill levels. Both machines are produced by the same reputable brand, Rocket, but cater to different levels of expertise.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines feature lever activation and utilize brass and copper for their boiler materials. The Cinquantotto R employs a dual boiler setup, while the Appartamento operates on a heat exchanger system, with both having E61 group types. Each machine has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters and a similar heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, although the Cinquantotto R has a brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters, unlike the Appartamento, which has no designated brew boiler capacity.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Cinquantotto R includes a PID control system, dual PID control, and a shot timer, providing more precision and customization options. Both machines have steam wands with no-burn technology and an auto shutoff feature. However, the Appartamento lacks a boiler pressure gauge and shot timer, while also using a vibration pump compared to the rotary pump of the Cinquantotto R, indicating differences in pressure consistency during brewing.

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