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	Xenia Espresso	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$2500	$5849
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Dual Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Baby T Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.3L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.7L	Steam: 2.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	Yes	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	24.9 kg	34.9 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Baby T Plus machine is priced at $5849 and is classified as an advanced skill level device. In contrast, the Xenia Espresso Dual Boiler is available for $2500 and is meant for intermediate skill users. Both machines are semi-automatic, appealing to different target audiences based on their pricing and experience requirements.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines are activated by a button and feature stainless steel boiler materials. The Ascaso utilizes a thermoblock as the primary heating element with a steam boiler capacity of 2.5 liters, while the Xenia employs a dual boiler heating system and a steam boiler capacity of 1.7 liters. Both machines have a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters, but the Ascaso offers a custom group type, whereas the Xenia features a chrome plated brass brew group type. Their heat-up times are similar, with both requiring 5-15 minutes.

Features Comparison

When examining the features, the Ascaso Baby T Plus includes an auto shutoff, dual PID control, and smart connectivity, which adds convenience for users. On the other hand, the Xenia model lacks auto shutoff and smart connectivity, but still offers essential gauges and functionalities such as concurrent brew steam and pre-infusion. Both machines provide a steam wand and solenoid valve, but the Xenia does not feature a no-burn wand. Overall, each machine has unique offerings that cater to their respective target skill levels and user preferences.

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