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	Breville	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$899.95	$1999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Express Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Baby Bar One pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Dual Boiler machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 4L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	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	No	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	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	35.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress is priced at $899.95 and is designed for beginners, while the Ascaso Baby Bar One retails at $1999 and targets intermediate users. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic, indicating a certain level of user involvement in the brewing process. Despite their differences in price and skill level, they aim to deliver quality espresso experiences.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville machine uses a Thermoblock heating element and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes, with a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters. Conversely, the Ascaso Baby Bar One features a Dual Boiler heating element, taking over 30 minutes to heat up, and has a larger water reservoir of 5 liters. The Breville utilizes a vibration pump and a portafilter size of 54mm, while the Ascaso operates with a portafilter size of 58mm and offers a saturated group type.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Breville Barista Express Impress includes an integrated grinder, pre-infusion capability, and a hot water function, among others. On the other hand, the Ascaso Baby Bar One provides a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brewing and steaming, and a shot timer, but lacks an integrated grinder and auto shutoff. Both machines sport stainless steel bodies and solenoid valves, while the Ascaso has an over-pressure valve for enhanced performance.

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