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	Ascaso	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$1725	$2799.95
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	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Oracle Touch 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: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel
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	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	Yes	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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	15 kg	15.4 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Oracle Touch is priced at $2799.95 and is designed for intermediate skill levels, making it a premium choice for espresso enthusiasts. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID is more affordable at $1725 and also targets intermediate users. While both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, their pricing reflects the different levels of technology and capabilities they offer.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Oracle Touch uses a touch screen activation with a dual boiler heating element, having a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. It has a steam boiler capacity of 1.8 liters, with a water reservoir capacity of 2.5 liters. The Ascaso Steel Duo PID, however, features toggle switch activation, utilizing a thermoblock heating system that heats up in under 5 minutes. Its water reservoir capacity is smaller at 1.8 liters, and its steam boiler capacity is not specified.

Features Comparison

When looking at features, the Breville Oracle Touch includes an integrated grinder, PID control, and a hot water option, alongside other conveniences like pre-infusion and a shot timer. The Ascaso Steel Duo PID also includes PID control and similar features like pre-infusion and a shot timer, but does not have an integrated grinder and features a boiler pressure gauge. Both machines have auto shutoff, steam wands, and no-burn wands, but the Ascaso model includes an overpressure valve, which is not present in the Breville.

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