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	Ascaso	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$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 Uno 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	1.7 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	No	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	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	20 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both the Ascaso Steel Uno PID and the Rancilio Silvia Pro X are semi-automatic espresso machines that cater to intermediate skill levels. The Steel Uno PID is priced at $1,435, while the Silvia Pro X has a higher price point of $1,940. Both machines are well-regarded brands, with Ascaso focusing on precision control and Rancilio offering robust performance.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID features a thermoblock heating element and a ring group type, providing a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. In contrast, the Rancilio Silvia Pro X employs a dual boiler heating system with a saturation group type, resulting in a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. The Steel Uno uses a vibration pump and has a lower water reservoir capacity of 1.7 liters compared to the Silvia's 2 liters, which also has the added benefit of a steam boiler capacity of 1 liter.

Features Comparison

When looking at the key features, both machines come equipped with auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, hot water capabilities, and pre-infusion settings. However, the Steel Uno PID does not support concurrent brew and steam functions, while the Silvia Pro X does. Additionally, the Rancilio machine features dual PID control, enhancing temperature regulation, which is absent in the Ascaso. Both machines share many features but differ in their operational capabilities and advanced control systems.

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