Londinium Compressa vs Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST (2025)
Same class, different tax brackets.
The Giotto FAST (2025) runs ~41% more (listed in different currencies) — the split below is what the gap buys.
Londinium
US$2,515
The Compressa strips the R24 to its mechanical core: copper HX boiler, 58 mm sprung lever, and mains water pressure as the sole pre-infusion source. You must commit to plumbing it in and acc…
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Rocket Espresso
US$2,400–3,100 · CA$4,595–4,995
A mature heat-exchanger prosumer machine whose headline 'FAST' trick genuinely delivers: the cartridge-heated E61 group halves the traditional HX warm-up penalty and holds temperature consis…
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Where they actually differ
On 4 of 6 measures these two tie. The 2 rows below are the entire argument.
Compressa
Giotto FAST (2025)
The price
Compressa costs less, decisively
US$2,515· CA$4,595–4,995
Forgiving to learn on
Giotto FAST (2025) leads, clearly
Push-button convenience
Giotto FAST (2025) leads — neither is built for this
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The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
Giotto FAST (2025): Clean, minimalist Italian industrial design with visible build quality; "luxury feel" cited by retailers; sits between appliance-neutral and kitchen-approved without strong polarization.
Only the Giotto FAST (2025): PID temperature control.
Only the Giotto FAST (2025): brewing and steaming at once.
Only the Giotto FAST (2025): a hot-water tap.
Where they tie: reliability record · parts & repair · built to last · value per dollar — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
So — which one?
Take the Compressa if —
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
Take the Giotto FAST (2025) if —
- You want the more forgiving of the two
- You want the temperature argument settled
- Mornings run on a clock
- Americanos and tea share the counter
The measured differences here are small; the price gap is not. Take the Compressa and put the difference into fresh, roast-dated beans — they move the cup more than this split will.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
Compressa
Giotto FAST (2025)
Brew + steam at once
No
Yes
PID temperature control
No
Yes
Removable brew group
No
No
Type
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Heat exchanger (HX)
Heat-up time
—
~12 min
Steam power
—
4/5
Guest recovery
—
3.5/5
Shot quality ceiling
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4/5
Milk system
—
Manual steam wand
Hot-water tap
—
Yes
Workflow demand
—
3.5/5
Maintenance
—
3/5
Noise
—
2/5
Build longevity
—
4.5/5
Dimensions
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33.5 × 42 × 40 cm
One owner each
“I like the convenience of a plumbed in machine, so the Compressa is perfect for me. I also like the ability to control PI pressure depending on bean that I'm using.”
“The attention to detail is exceptional, with excellent finish both inside and outside the machine. It has beautiful clean lines across its production, which give it a luxury feel.”
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