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	Ascaso	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$1725	$3599
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Custom Heating Element
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	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The DE1 PRO pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Custom Heating Element machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	No Information
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	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	15 kg	13.2 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Decent DE1 PRO, is a high-end semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $3,699, making it suitable for advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID, is more budget-friendly at $1,725, catering to intermediate skill levels.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Decent DE1 PRO features a touch screen activation and a custom PID controlled group with a custom heating element, boasting a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Ascaso Steel Duo PID also heats up in under 5 minutes but uses a toggle switch for activation and features a thermoblock heating element with a ring group type. Both machines utilize a vibration pump and have portafilters sized at 58mm, with the Decent offering a 2-liter water reservoir compared to the 1.8-liter of the Ascaso.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Decent DE1 PRO include PID control, pre-infusion, dual PID control, and smart connectivity, as well as a boiler pressure gauge and shot timer. The Ascaso Steel Duo PID also includes similar PID controls and a shot timer, but lacks smart connectivity and a steam pressure gauge while providing concurrent brew and steam capabilities. Both machines have an auto shutoff feature, solenoid valves, a steam wand, and no-burn wands for user safety.

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