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	Breville	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1099.95	$1335
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	Touch Screen	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Barista Touch pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Dream 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	1.9 L - Reservoir	1.3 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	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	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	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	Yes	No
Weight
Weight	10.4 kg	10 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1,099.95 and is designed for beginners. In contrast, the Ascaso Dream PID is more expensive at $1,335 and targets intermediate users. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic type, appealing to consumers who want some control over the brewing process without being fully manual.

Brewing Comparison

For brewing information, the Barista Touch activates via a touch screen and features a primary heating element of Thermoblock, with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Ascaso Dream PID, on the other hand, uses a toggle switch for activation, also utilizing a Thermoblock heating element, and has the same quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Breville model has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters while the Ascaso's reservoir holds 1.3 liters. Both machines have a vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Barista Touch include an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand with a no-burn design. In contrast, the Ascaso Dream PID has features like a boiler pressure gauge, PID degree control, a shot timer, and over-pressure valve, but does not have an integrated grinder. Both machines have auto shutoff, hot water access, and a solenoid valve. However, the Breville model lacks a shot timer, while the Ascaso offers it, making it potentially more appealing to users looking for precision timing in their brew.

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