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	Decent	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$4399	$7200
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Custom Heating Element	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Touch Screen	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The DE1 XXL pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element 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	2 L - Convertable	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	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	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	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	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	13.4 kg	42.4 kg
Material
Material	Brushed Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both espresso machines cater to advanced users and fall under the semi-automatic category. The Rocket Epica is priced at $7,200, while the Decent DE1 XXL is more affordable at $4,399. Despite the price difference, both machines are aimed at users with a higher skill level.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rocket Epica utilizes a lever activation system, featuring a dual boiler with a heat-up time of over 30 minutes. In contrast, the Decent DE1 XXL employs a touch screen for activation, utilizing a custom heating element, and has a notably quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Rocket has a brew boiler capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Decent does not specify a brew boiler capacity. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity, with the Rocket holding 2.5 liters and the Decent at 2 liters.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, both machines possess auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, steam pressure gauges, flow control, hot water capabilities, pre-infusion, shot timers, solenoid valves, steam wands, no-burn wands, and PID control features. The Rocket Epica includes additional functionalities like concurrent brew steam and an over-pressure valve, whereas the Decent DE1 XXL lacks concurrent brew steam and features smart connectivity. Both espresso machines are equipped to meet the demands of advanced users, with specific traits catering to distinct preferences.

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