Izzo Alex PID vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Alex PID and Appartamento are two scambiatore di calore in a similar class. Choose Alex PID if pid control matters more; choose Appartamento if water tank capacity matters more. On the category's technical index, Alex PID ranks #7 of 16, Appartamento #16.
| Parameter |
Alex PID
Izzo
F4 · Semi-professional
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Appartamento
Rocket Espresso
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2016 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 36.4 × 45 × 41.6 cm | 27.4 × 43.95 × 36 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 20 kg |
| Power (W) | 1400 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | No |
| Pump type | Rotary | Vibration |
| Group head type | E61 | E61 |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2.3 l | 2.5 l |
| Plumbable | Yes | No |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- PID control: Alex PID yes, Appartamento no
- Plumbable: Alex PID yes, Appartamento no
- Water tank capacity: Alex PID 2.3 l vs Appartamento 2.5 l — Appartamento wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
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