Is the Rocket Appartamento's build quality better than the Breville Dual Boiler?

Question

Currently, I am undecided between the Rocket Appartamento and Breville Dual Boiler. Comparing their build quality, do you believe that the Appartamento is more robust?

Answer 1

Indeed, when you compare the Rocket Appartamento with the Breville Dual Boiler, it is obvious that Appartamento has a superior build. Appartamento is designed with an all-stainless steel body and drip tray, which give it a more robust and classic style. It is also provided with a good quality tamper made from solid metal, whereas the Breville comes with a plastic tamper. It is noticeable that the portafilter and the steam wand of the Appartamento are more robust which provides a lasting overall appeal to the unit.

Comments

I’ve got the Appartamento and love it. I did consider the breville dual initially but decided the rocket. Pros. If things break in it. Most of it is easily repairable, kinda like a Toyota Landcruisers. Basic, yet indestructible, reliable and high quality. Performs amazingly and holds its value :)

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One is a consumer appliance, one is a coffee machine
One will last a long time, one won't - you only have to prescribe to coffee forums (home barista or coffeesnobs) to find out which one
One has cafe machine componentry and gives you a more cafe style experience (taste), one doesn't
One uses a standard and reputable E61 group head and one uses its own
One has access to a whole pile of accessories like baskets, group handles including naked group handles, gaskets, filter paper, puck screens, flow control, etc, one doesn't
One is repairable with easy to obtain parts, one has to be returned to the manufacturer and replaced which could take weeks
etc etc etc etc

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Rocket over Breville, Tesla over Porche.  I had a Breville and it lasted 5 years and ceased working and was not worth repairing so it went to landfill.  Get the Rocket, you will be able to repair it and get far more joy out of making your coffee.  I now own an E61 machine and it is so much better in every way than the Breville.  Buy something that is going to last and not end up as rubbish.

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Does the dual Boiler cups warmer really work or like the other breville models

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I have the Breville and after 7 years on consistent shots it's slowly dying! Electrical. No Service, no parts. UPGRADING to Rocket !