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	Ascaso	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$3199.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
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	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity 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: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.7 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel
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	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	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	25.6 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Ascaso Steel Uno PID and Lelit Bianca V3 are both semi-automatic espresso machines, catering to different skill levels and price points. The Ascaso Steel Uno PID is priced at $1,435, aimed at intermediate users, while the Lelit Bianca V3 has a higher MSRP of $3,199.95, targeting advanced users. This significant price difference reflects the varying levels of complexity and features offered.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is activated via a toggle switch and utilizes a thermoblock heating element, with a quick heat up time of under 5 minutes. It has a ring group type and a water reservoir capacity of 1.7 liters. Conversely, the Lelit Bianca V3 employs a lever activation system, featuring a dual boiler with a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes and a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters. The brewing group is made of chrome-plated brass, indicating a higher quality material use compared to Ascaso.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, both machines include auto shutoff, PID control, shot timers, and solenoid valves. The Lelit Bianca V3 offers more advanced options such as dual PID control and concurrent brew steam, which are not present in the Ascaso model. Additionally, the Bianca V3 features a hot water outlet and a no-burn steam wand, traits that enhance its usability. Meanwhile, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is equipped with features like pre-infusion and an over-pressure valve but lacks some of the advanced functionalities found in the Lelit machine.

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