Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA vs Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
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, Giotto FAST ranks #8 of 16, Appartamento TCA #11.
| Parameter |
Appartamento TCA
Rocket Espresso
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Giotto FAST
Rocket Espresso
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| 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) | 27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm | 34 × 45.7 × 40.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22 kg | 30 kg |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 1550 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 | Yes |
| Pump type | Vibration | Rotary |
| Group head type | E61 | E61 |
| Boiler material | Copper | — |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.9 l | 1.8 l |
| Plumbable | — | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Appartamento TCA 1.9 l vs Giotto FAST 1.8 l — Appartamento TCA wins (+6%)
- Pump type: Appartamento TCA Vibration · Giotto FAST Rotary
Which one to choose
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