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	Ascaso	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$1725
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Uno PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir 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: 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	1.7 L - Reservoir	1.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	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	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 kg	15 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Steel Uno PID is priced at $1,435 and is designed for intermediate users. In comparison, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID is available at a slightly higher price of $1,725, targeting the same skill level. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic type category, indicating that they require some user involvement to make espresso.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, both machines use a toggle switch for activation and feature a Thermoblock primary heating element. The Steel Uno PID has a water reservoir capacity of 1.7 liters and a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, while the Steel Duo PID slightly increases the reservoir capacity to 1.8 liters but maintains a similar heat-up time. The group type for both machines is classified as "Ring," and both have vibration pump types.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, both machines are equipped with auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, PID control, pre-infusion capabilities, and shot timers. However, the Steel Duo PID stands out for having dual PID control and the ability for concurrent brewing and steaming. Additionally, while both machines come with a steam wand, the Steel Duo PID includes a no-burn wand feature, enhancing user safety during operation. Both machines do not include integrated grinders and lack smart connectivity options.

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