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	Rocket	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$3300	$6500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	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	Lever	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Rotary	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	15-30 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.6L	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	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	29 kg	47.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rocket R Nine One and Rocket Cinquantotto R are both advanced semi-automatic espresso machines, though they differ significantly in price. The R Nine One has a retail price of $6500, while the Cinquantotto R is more budget-friendly at $3300. Both are targeted at skilled users who are looking for a high-quality espresso experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the R Nine One features a touch screen activation, a dual boiler system, and a saturated group type. It has a brew boiler capacity of 1.9 liters and a heat-up time of over 30 minutes. Conversely, the Cinquantotto R utilizes a lever activation method, brass and copper boilers, and an E61 group type. With a brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters and a relatively quicker heat-up time of 15-30 minutes, it caters to users seeking efficiency.

Features Comparison

Both machines come with a range of key features that enhance their usability. The R Nine One includes PID control, pre-infusion, and concurrent brewing with steam, along with various gauges for monitoring pressure. On the other hand, while the Cinquantotto R shares some of these features like PID control and pre-infusion, it lacks the flow control present in the R Nine One. Both machines have hot water features, steam wands, and automatic shutoff for safety.

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