Profitec Pro 400 vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Pro 400 is ahead on pid control; beyond that the two differ in group head type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Pro 400 ranks #3 of 16, Appartamento #16.

Parameter
Profitec Pro 400 Pro 400 Profitec F4 · Semi-professional
Rocket Espresso Appartamento Appartamento Rocket Espresso F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year 2022 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) 22.8 × 44.8 × 37.2 cm 27.4 × 43.95 × 36 cm
Weight (kg) 21.5 kg 20 kg
Power (W) 1400 W 1350 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Heat exchanger (HX) Heat exchanger (HX)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm 58 mm mm
PID control Yes No
Pump type Vibration Vibration
Group head type Proprietary E61
Boiler material Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 2.8 l 2.5 l
Plumbable No
Pressure gauge Yes

The differences that matter

  • PID control: Pro 400 yes, Appartamento no
  • Water tank capacity: Pro 400 2.8 l vs Appartamento 2.5 l — Pro 400 wins (+12%)
  • Group head type: Pro 400 Proprietary · Appartamento E61

Which one to choose

Choose Pro 400 if…

you value pid control and water tank capacity.

See the Pro 400 sheet →

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