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	Profitec	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1059	$1725
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.4L	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	2.8 L - Reservoir	1.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Eco Brass	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	12.9 kg	15 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Steel Duo PID is an intermediate-level espresso machine priced at $1,725, while the Profitec Go is positioned as a beginner-friendly option with a more accessible price point of $1,059. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, catering to different skill levels within the home barista community. The Steel Duo PID is designed for those with some experience, whereas the Go is ideal for newcomers seeking quality and value.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID activates with a toggle switch and utilizes a stainless steel-lined aluminum boiler with a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Profitec Go, on the other hand, employs a button activation and features an eco brass boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters and a heat-up time between 5 to 15 minutes. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and share a ring group type with a portafilter size of 58 mm. The Water reservoir capacities are 1.8 liters for the Ascaso and 2.8 liters for the Profitec.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID boasts several advanced functionalities, including dual PID control, pre-infusion capabilities, a shot timer, and concurrent brew steam. In contrast, the Profitec Go also offers some similar features but lacks concurrent brew steam and pre-infusion; it does, however, include PID control and a shot timer. Both machines come with auto shutoff functionality, boiler pressure gauges, and solenoid valves, but the overall feature set is more comprehensive in the Steel Duo PID than in the Go.

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