Olympia Express Maximatic vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Appartamento TCA is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in boiler material, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Appartamento TCA ranks #17 of 25, Maximatic #22.
| Parameter |
Maximatic
Olympia Express
F5 · Professional
|
Appartamento TCA
Rocket Espresso
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 1974 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2200–5000 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 19.5 × 34 × 37 cm | 27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.5 kg | 22 kg |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| PID control | — | Yes |
| Pump type | Vibration | Vibration |
| Group head type | — | E61 |
| Boiler material | Stainless steel | Copper |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.5 l | 1.9 l |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Maximatic 1.5 l vs Appartamento TCA 1.9 l — Appartamento TCA wins (+27%)
- Boiler material: Maximatic Stainless steel · Appartamento TCA Copper
Which one to choose
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