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	Ascaso	Decent
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$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 Uno 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	1.7 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	No	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	No	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	12 kg	13.2 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Brushed Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Decent DE1 PRO is priced at $3,599 and is designed for advanced users, while the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is available for $1,435 and caters to intermediate users. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, but the higher price of the DE1 PRO reflects its advanced capabilities.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the DE1 PRO activates via a touch screen and features a custom PID controlled group with a custom heating element, while the Steel Uno PID uses a toggle switch activation and a thermoblock heating element. Both machines have a heat-up time of less than five minutes and utilize a vibration pump. However, the DE1 PRO has a water reservoir capacity of 2 liters compared to the Steel Uno PID's 1.7 liter capacity.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, both machines include an auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, pre-infusion, and a shot timer, but differ in some additional functionalities. The DE1 PRO offers advanced options like dual PID control and smart connectivity, while the Steel Uno PID includes an over-pressure valve and lacks smart connectivity. The DE1 PRO also supports flow control and features a no-burn steam wand, whereas the Steel Uno PID does not have these options.

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