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	ACS	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$1899	$6500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: 1.9L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 2.3L	Steam: 3.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.6 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	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	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	22.2 kg	47.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Rocket R Nine One, is a high-end espresso machine with a price tag of $6500, designed for advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the ACS Minima, is priced at $1899, targeting users with an intermediate skill level. Both machines are semi-automatic, but they cater to different user experiences, with the Rocket appealing to seasoned baristas while the ACS Minima is suitable for those still honing their skills.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Rocket R Nine One features a 1.9-liter brew boiler capacity and utilizes a saturated group type. It heats up in over 30 minutes and operates using a dual boiler with a magnetic volumetric pump. On the other hand, the ACS Minima has a smaller brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters, utilizes an E61 group type, and has a significantly faster heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, powered by a dual boiler with a vibration pump. Both machines have stainless steel boiler materials but differ in their brew group material, where the ACS Minima uses chrome-plated brass.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Rocket R Nine One includes a variety of advanced options such as dual PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, catering to serious coffee enthusiasts. It also offers functionalities like concurrent brew steam and solenoid valve for brewing flexibility. The ACS Minima, while lacking some of the advanced controls such as flow control and pre-infusion, still comes equipped with essential features like PID control, shot timer, and a steam wand. Both machines offer benefits suited to their respective target audiences, but the Rocket clearly excels in advanced functionality.

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