Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA vs Sanremo Cube

Technical comparison · Heat exchanger

In brief

Appartamento TCA is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in group head type and boiler material, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Appartamento TCA ranks #11 of 16, Cube #13.

Parameter
Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA Appartamento TCA Rocket Espresso F4 · Semi-professional
Sanremo Cube Cube 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)
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm
PID control Yes
Pump type Vibration Vibration
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

  • Water tank capacity: Appartamento TCA 1.9 l vs Cube 1.8 l — Appartamento TCA wins (+6%)
  • Group head type: Appartamento TCA E61 · Cube Thermosiphon
  • Boiler material: Appartamento TCA Copper · Cube Stainless steel

Which one to choose

Choose Appartamento TCA if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the Appartamento TCA sheet →

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