Compare Machines


	Ascaso	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$1725	$1940
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	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	Yes	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	15 kg	20 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Steel Duo PID is priced at $1,725 and falls into the semi-automatic category, suitable for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X has a higher MSRP of $1,940 and also targets intermediate users. Both machines cater to espresso enthusiasts who possess a certain level of experience, although the Rancilio is slightly more expensive.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID activates with a toggle switch, features a thermoblock heating element, and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X uses a rocker switch for activation, houses a dual boiler made of brass, and has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The brewing group type for the Ascaso is a ring type, while the Rancilio utilizes a saturated group type. Both machines also come with a 58mm portafilter and use a vibration pump.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Ascaso Steel Duo PID include auto shutoff, PID control, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, among others. Meanwhile, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X also offers similar features like auto shutoff and PID control but distinguishes itself with a hot water option and no-burn wand, albeit lacking the no-burn functionality in its steam wand. Both machines support concurrent brewing and steaming but do not integrate a grinder. They share many advanced functionalities tailored for the dedicated home barista.

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