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	Ascaso	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1725	$3049
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 800 pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Reservoir	3.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Copper
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	Yes	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
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	15 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Steel Duo PID is priced at $1,725 and is classified as a semi-automatic machine suitable for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Profitec Pro 800 has a higher price of $3,049 and is designed for advanced users. Both machines are noted for their quality build and functionality, but they target different tiers of espresso enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID utilizes a toggle switch for activation and features a thermoblock primary heating element, heating up in less than 5 minutes. Conversely, the Profitec Pro 800 relies on a lever for activation and has a copper boiler with a heat exchanger that requires over 30 minutes to heat up. The group type for the Ascaso is a ring, while the Profitec employs a sprung lever group type. Both machines have a vibration pump and utilize a 58mm portafilter.

Features Comparison

Both machines come equipped with several impressive features. The Ascaso Steel Duo PID includes features like pre-infusion, dual PID control, shot timer, and a hot water option, as well as safety features like auto shutoff and over-pressure valve. The Profitec Pro 800, while also featuring auto shutoff, offers a steam pressure gauge, flow control, and shares some features with its counterpart, such as pre-infusion and a steam wand. Both models do not include an integrated grinder, highlighting their focus on espresso preparation rather than grinding.

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