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	Lelit	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$569	$1335
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Dream PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.25L	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	2.7 L - Reservoir	1.3 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	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	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	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	7.2 kg	10 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Ascaso Dream PID, is priced at $1335 and is aimed at intermediate users, while Machine 2, the Lelit Anna, is offered at a more affordable $569 and targets beginner users. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, suggesting they require some skill in operation but cater to different experience levels.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Ascaso Dream PID utilizes a Thermoblock heating element with a quick heat-up time of under 5 minutes, while the Lelit Anna features a single boiler system and takes between 5-15 minutes to heat up. The weight and design of the machines also differ, with the Ascaso having a smaller weight of 10 kg in comparison to Lelit's 7.2 kg. Their activation methods are similar, both using a toggle switch, but their group types and brew group materials vary significantly, with Ascaso using a ring type and unspecified group material, and Lelit offering a brass brew group.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Ascaso Dream PID boasts several advanced aspects such as PID control, pre-infusion capability, and a shot timer, whereas the Lelit Anna lacks PID control and pre-infusion but still maintains basic functionalities like a steam wand and hot water feature. The Ascaso machine also includes an auto shutoff feature and solenoid valve, enhancing its usability and safety, while the Lelit Anna has no auto shutoff but supports hot water dispensing and solenoid functionality.

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