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	Rocket	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$2350	$2999
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	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Giotto Cronometro V pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: 1.1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 L - Reservoir	4 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Brass, Copper	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	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	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	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	Yes	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	23 kg	38.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Polished Stainless Steel, Clear Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rocket Giotto Cronometro V, priced at $2,350, is targeted towards intermediate users, while the Bezzera Matrix DE is priced at $2,999 and aimed at advanced users. Both machines are semi-automatic, representing different levels of expertise and price points in the espresso machine market. The Rocket brand emphasizes quality and home-barista accessibility, whereas the Bezzera brand focuses on advanced features for skilled users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rocket Giotto has a lever activation with a heat exchanger heating element, while the Bezzera Matrix DE uses button activation with a dual boiler heating element. The Rocket's brew group type is E61 and has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes, compared to the Bezzera's PID controlled group and similar heat-up time. The water reservoir capacity of the Rocket is 2.5 liters with a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, while the Bezzera's water reservoir can hold 4 liters with a steam boiler capacity of 1.1 liters. The pump type in the Rocket is vibration, while the Bezzera features a rotary pump for operation.

Features Comparison

Key features of both machines include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, steam pressure gauges, and the ability to operate concurrent brew and steam. The Bezzera also has flow control and dual PID control, which enhances temperature stability during brewing. Both machines feature hot water options, pre-infusion capabilities, solenoid valves, and steam wands equipped with no-burn technology. Overall, the Bezzera Matrix DE offers additional advanced features compared to the Rocket Giotto, reflecting its higher price point and intended user proficiency.

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