Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA vs Sanremo Cube R
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Choose the Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA if you want a heat exchanger machine at a lower price point with a classic E61 group and a vibration pump. Choose the Sanremo Cube R if you need a direct water line connection and prefer the quietness of a rotary pump, despite the higher investment.
| Parameter |
Appartamento TCA
Rocket Espresso
F4 · Semi-professional
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Cube R
Sanremo
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 44.8 × 35.8 cm | 33.6 × 32.3 × 37.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22 kg | 27.7 kg |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | Vibration | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | — | Passive spring |
| Group head type | E61 | Thermosiphon |
| Boiler material | Copper | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.9 l | 1.8 l |
| Plumbable | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pump and Water Line: The Sanremo Cube R features a rotary pump and allows for direct water connection, whereas the Rocket relies on a vibration pump and only uses its water tank.
- Brew Group and Pre-infusion: The Rocket uses the traditional E61 group, compared to Sanremo's thermosiphon group with passive spring pre-infusion.
- Boiler Material and Power: Sanremo opts for a 1500W stainless steel boiler, versus Rocket's 1200W copper boiler.
- Price and Weight: The Rocket weighs 22 kg and costs around 1000-2200€; the Sanremo is heavier (27.7 kg) and more expensive (2200-5000€).
Which one to choose
Choose Appartamento TCA if…
Choose the Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA if your budget is between 1000€ and 2200€ and you prefer the classic E61 group paired with a vibration pump. Weighing 22 kg and drawing 1200W, it is an option designed exclusively for water tank use (1.9 L).
Choose Cube R if…
Choose the Sanremo Cube R if you require components like a rotary pump and the option for a direct water line connection. This model also features a thermosiphon group with passive spring pre-infusion, a stainless steel boiler, and higher heating power (1500W), placing it in a higher price range (2200-5000€).
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