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	Ascaso	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1335	$1435
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Dream PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Steel Uno PID 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: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.3 L - Reservoir	1.7 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
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	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	No
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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	10 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Dream PID is priced at $1335 and is designed for intermediate skill levels, while the Ascaso Steel Uno PID retails for $1435, also targeting users with intermediate experience. Both machines are semi-automatic, catering to coffee enthusiasts who are familiar with making espresso. The pricing difference may influence a buyer's choice based on budget and perceived value. Both brands are well-regarded within the espresso machine market.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines feature a toggle switch activation, a stainless steel-lined aluminum boiler material, and a ring group type. The water reservoir capacity of the Steel Uno is slightly larger at 1.7 liters compared to the 1.3 liters of the Dream PID. Both machines also utilize a thermoblock primary heating element and maintain a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, allowing for quick espresso preparation. The portafilter size is consistent across both machines at 58 mm, and they both employ a vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

When looking at features, both machines come equipped with an auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, hot water functionality, PID control, pre-infusion capability, shot timer, solenoid valve, steam wand, and over pressure valve. Neither machine includes a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam function, integrated grinder, or smart connectivity. An important similarity is the absence of a no-burn wand feature. Overall, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID and Dream PID offer comparable functionalities tailored to intermediate baristas.

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