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	Ascaso	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1335	$1999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Dream PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Baby Bar One pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Dual Boiler machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 4L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.3 L - Reservoir	5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
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	No
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	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Dream PID is priced at $1,335 and caters to intermediate skill levels, while the Ascaso Baby Bar One is more expensive at $1,999, also targeting intermediate users. Both machines are semi-automatic, indicating a degree of user involvement in the brewing process. The Dream PID offers a more budget-friendly option compared to the Baby Bar One.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Dream PID utilizes a toggle switch for activation and features a thermoblock heating element, achieving a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. In contrast, the Baby Bar One employs a button activation mechanism with a dual boiler heating system, requiring over 30 minutes to heat up. The group type varies as well; the Dream PID uses a ring type, while the Baby Bar One utilizes a saturated group type. The water reservoir capacity is also significantly different, with the Dream PID holding 1.3 liters compared to 5 liters for the Baby Bar One.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Dream PID include PID control, pre-infusion, and a hot water function, along with an auto shutoff and shot timer. The Baby Bar One is equipped with slightly different features, including a steam pressure gauge and concurrent brew steam capabilities, but it lacks an auto shutoff. Both machines support pre-infusion and have solenoid valves and steam wands. However, they share similarities in the lack of integrated grinders and smart connectivity options.

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