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	Breville	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$1335
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Dream 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	1.9 L - Reservoir	1.3 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	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	No	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	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	10 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Dream PID and the Breville Bambino Plus are both semi-automatic espresso machines, with the former positioned at a higher price point of $1335 compared to the Bambino Plus's MSRP of $499. The skill level required for the Ascaso machine is categorized as intermediate, making it more suitable for experienced users, while the Bambino Plus is designed for beginners, facilitating an easier learning curve.

Brewing Comparison

Both machines utilize a thermoblock primary heating element and have a quick heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Ascaso Dream PID features a toggle switch for activation, while the Bambino Plus operates with a button activation method. In terms of water reservoir capacity, the Bambino Plus has a 1.9-liter capacity compared to the 1.3-liter capacity of the Ascaso machine, providing a slight advantage for brewing multiple cups.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, both machines offer pre-infusion, PID control, and a solenoid valve. However, the Ascaso Dream PID includes additional features such as a boiler pressure gauge, shot timer, and hot water option, while the Bambino Plus does not include these gauges or hot water functionality. Both machines have steam wands, useful for frothing milk, but lack an integrated grinder.

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