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	Ascaso	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1335	$5849
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Dream PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Baby T Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.3 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	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	No	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	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	10 kg	34.9 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Dream PID is priced at $1,335 and designed for intermediate skill levels, while the Ascaso Baby T Plus is significantly more expensive at $5,849 and targeted toward advanced users. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category but cater to different levels of espresso-making expertise.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Dream PID activates with a toggle switch and has a heating element made of thermoblock, with a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Conversely, the Baby T Plus uses a button for activation, features a thermoblock primary heating element, and has a longer heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Baby T Plus also includes a rotary pump and offers a steam boiler capacity of 2.5 liters, while the Dream PID does not specify a steam boiler capacity.

Features Comparison

Both machines boast impressive features such as automatic shutoff and boiler pressure gauges. However, the Baby T Plus includes additional features like a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam capability, dual PID control, a no-burn steam wand, and smart connectivity. The Dream PID has notable features like pre-infusion, PID degree control, and a solenoid valve, but lacks the advanced options available in the Baby T Plus.

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