Rocket Appartamento vs Breville Oracle Jet
Quick take: The Rocket Appartamento costs $300 less; the Breville Oracle Jet has a built-in grinder; the Breville Oracle Jet heats up faster (5 seconds).
| Spec | Rocket Appartamento | Breville Oracle Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $2,000 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,500) | 4.5★ (420) |
| Type | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| Boiler | Heat Exchanger | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 72 oz | 84 oz |
| Warm-up time | 20 minutes | 5 seconds |
| Steam wand | Commercial Manual | Auto |
| Basket type | Unpressurized Only | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Purists | Milk Drinks |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 16.7 x 14.2 in | 14.6 x 13.8 x 16.6 in |
| Weight | 44 lbs | 26 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Rocket Appartamento
- ✓Stunning Italian design
- ✓HX allows simultaneous brew/steam
- ✓Commercial group head
- ✓Built to last
- ✗No PID control
- ✗Heavy
- ✗Temperature surfing required
- ✗No built-in grinder
Breville Oracle Jet
- ✓Fast 5-second heat up
- ✓Large color touchscreen UI
- ✓Cold brew espresso mode
- ✓Built-in grinder with auto dosing
- ✓Auto milk texturing
- ✗Thermoblock not ideal for back-to-back milk drinks
- ✗Expensive vs Barista Touch Impress
- ✗Larger footprint
- ✗App connectivity is limited