Breville Oracle Touch vs Rocket Appartamento TCA
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Quick take: The Rocket Appartamento TCA costs $1 less; the Breville Oracle Touch has a built-in grinder; the Breville Oracle Touch heats up faster (3 minutes).
| Spec | Breville Oracle Touch | Rocket Appartamento TCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,301 | $2,300 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,200) | 4.8★ (85) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Dual Boiler | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | No |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 84 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 3 minutes | 20 minutes |
| Steam wand | Auto | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Pressurized & Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 14.5 x 17.5 in | 10.6 x 17.6 x 14.1 in |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 48.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Breville Oracle Touch
- ✓Most automated workflow
- ✓Dual boiler performance
- ✓Cafe-quality with minimal effort
- ✓Touchscreen convenience
- ✗Very expensive
- ✗Heavy and large
- ✗Less manual control
- ✗Expensive repairs
Rocket Appartamento TCA
- ✓TCA presets kill HX temperature surfing while keeping the analog aesthetic
- ✓Simultaneous brewing and steaming from the 1.8L boiler
- ✓Upgraded frame, group, knobs, and portafilter over the original Appartamento
- ✓30-minute eco mode and status light add modern convenience
- ✗Roughly $600 over the standard Appartamento
- ✗Four fixed temperature steps, not to-the-degree adjustment
- ✗No shot timer
- ✗E61 warm-up still takes about 20 minutes