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	Breville	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1099.95	$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	Touch Screen	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch 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	Yes	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	No	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 Touch is priced at $1,099.95 and caters to beginners, while the Ascaso Baby Bar One comes in at $1,999, targeting intermediate users. Both machines are semi-automatic, making them suitable for home baristas looking to elevate their coffee-making skills. The Breville offers a more accessible entry point economically and in terms of user experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch is activated by a touch screen and has a heating element that operates on a thermoblock system, with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. Conversely, the Ascaso Baby Bar One is activated by buttons and features a dual boiler system; however, it has a significantly longer heat-up time of over 30 minutes. The Breville employs a vibration pump with a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Ascaso boasts a larger 5-liter capacity and a brass group type.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Breville includes an integrated grinder, pre-infusion capability, and automatic shutoff, while the Ascaso has a steam pressure gauge and can brew concurrently with steam. The Ascaso also includes a shot timer and an over pressure valve, which are not available in the Breville model. Both machines provide hot water functionality and feature a solenoid valve, yet the Breville has additional conveniences like a no-burn steam wand due to its integrated design.

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