Profitec Pro 600 vs Rocket Appartamento TCA
Quick take: The Rocket Appartamento TCA costs $100 less.
| Spec | Profitec Pro 600 | Rocket Appartamento TCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,400 | $2,300 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (340) | 4.8★ (85) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Dual Boiler | Heat Exchanger |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Water capacity | 100 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 20 minutes | 20 minutes |
| Steam wand | Manual | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | Unpressurized | Unpressurized Only |
| Best for | Enthusiasts | Enthusiasts |
| Dimensions | 11 x 16.5 x 16 in | 10.6 x 17.6 x 14.1 in |
| Weight | 53 lbs | 48.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Profitec Pro 600
- ✓Simultaneous brew and steam
- ✓Stable E61 thermal mass
- ✓Excellent build quality
- ✓Quiet vibratory pump
- ✓Joystick controls feel premium
- ✗Long warm-up time
- ✗Heavy and tall
- ✗No flow control out of the box
- ✗No grinder included
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