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	Breville	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$299	$1435
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Steel Uno 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	1.4 L - Reservoir	1.7 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	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	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.9 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Steel Uno PID is priced at $1435 and targets intermediate skill levels, while the Breville Bambino is significantly more affordable at $299, catering to beginner users. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, appealing to users at different ends of the experience spectrum. This pricing and targeting reflect their respective positions in the market, making the Ascaso a more premium option compared to the Breville.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID activates via a toggle switch and features a stainless steel-lined aluminum boiler. It uses a Thermoblock primary heating element and has a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Breville Bambino, on the other hand, activates with a button and also employs a Thermoblock heating element with a similar heat-up time of less than 5 minutes; however, it has a smaller water reservoir capacity of 1.4 liters compared to the Ascaso's 1.7 liters.

Features Comparison

Both machines include auto shutoff and pre-infusion features, but the Ascaso Steel Uno PID has several additional features such as a boiler pressure gauge, shot timer, and PID degree control. In contrast, the Breville Bambino lacks these advanced measurements and features, including a steam pressure gauge and shot timer. Although the Bambino is a more simplified machine lacking integrated components found in higher-end models, it still provides a solid range of essential features for beginners.

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