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	Rocket	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$1850	$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 Appartamento 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	Brass, Copper	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	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	Yes
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	42.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Rocket Epica, is priced at $7200 and designed for advanced users, while Machine 2, the Rocket Appartamento, is more affordably priced at $1850 and caters to intermediate skill levels. Both machines share the same brand, Rocket, and are categorized as semi-automatic espresso machines.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rocket Epica features a dual boiler system with a heat-up time of 30+ minutes, a saturated sprung lever group type, and a water source that is convertible. On the other hand, the Rocket Appartamento utilizes a heat exchanger with a quicker heat-up time of 15-30 minutes, an E61 group type, and a fixed reservoir for water. Both machines have a similar brew group portafilter size of 58mm but differ in boiler material with Epica using stainless steel and Appartamento using brass and copper.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Rocket Epica comes equipped with advanced functionalities such as dual PID control, flow control, and smart connectivity, among others. Conversely, the Rocket Appartamento includes essential features like a steam pressure gauge and pre-infusion but lacks advanced PID control and smart connectivity. Both machines include an auto shutoff feature and a steam wand designed to be no-burn, ensuring a safe brewing experience.

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