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	Breville	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$1499.95	$7200
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 1.9L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	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	No	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	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	12.2 kg	42.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rocket Epica is a high-end espresso machine priced at $7,200 and targets advanced users. In contrast, the Breville Barista Touch Impress is much more affordable at $1,499.95, designed for beginner users. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, but their price points and target skill levels significantly differ.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rocket Epica utilizes a lever activation method and features a dual boiler heating element, taking over 30 minutes to heat up. On the other hand, the Breville Barista Touch Impress activates with a button and employs a thermoblock system to heat water, achieving readiness in less than 5 minutes. The Epica's group type is a saturated sprung lever, while the Barista lacks specified group types or boiler capacities. The Epica has a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters compared to the 1.9 liters of the Breville model.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Rocket Epica is packed with advanced options like flow control, PID control with degree settings, and concurrent brew steam capabilities. It also has a higher level of connectivity with smart features and a solenoid valve. Meanwhile, the Breville Barista Touch Impress includes an integrated grinder and essential features such as pre-infusion and a solenoid valve, but lacks more advanced functionalities like flow control and smart connectivity. Overall, the features reflect their respective skill levels and target markets.

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