La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Appartamento TCA is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in pump type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Cellini Evo PID ranks #15 of 25, Appartamento TCA #17.

Parameter
La Pavoni Cellini Evo PID Cellini Evo PID La Pavoni F4 · Semi-professional
Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA Appartamento TCA Rocket Espresso F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year — 2024
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) 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm 27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm
Weight (kg) 24.7 kg 22 kg
Power (W) 1520 W 1200 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 Yes
Pump type Rotary Vibration
Group head type E61 E61
Boiler material Copper Copper
Water tank capacity (l) 1.7 l 1.9 l
Steam wand Manual steam wand —
Plumbable Yes —
Pressure gauge Yes —

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Cellini Evo PID 1.7 l vs Appartamento TCA 1.9 l — Appartamento TCA wins (+12%)
  • Pump type: Cellini Evo PID Rotary · Appartamento TCA Vibration

Which one to choose

Choose Appartamento TCA if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Appartamento TCA sheet →

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