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	Ascaso	Diletta
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$1600
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Uno PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Bello pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.8L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.7 L - Reservoir	3 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	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
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	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	22.7 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Diletta Bello and Ascaso Steel Uno PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines targeted at intermediate skill levels. The Diletta Bello has a higher MSRP of $1,600 compared to the Ascaso Steel Uno PID, which retails for $1,435. This pricing reflects their distinct features and capabilities, despite both machines appealing to similar user expertise.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Diletta Bello utilizes a lever activation method and features a heat exchanger as the primary heating element with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID employs a toggle switch activation and uses a thermoblock for heating, boasting a significantly quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The group type for the Diletta is E61, while the Ascaso utilizes a Ring group type. Both machines have a 58mm portafilter and a vibration pump type.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Diletta Bello is equipped with pre-infusion capability and includes a steam wand with a no-burn design, while it does not have a shot timer or PID control. Conversely, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID features both PID control and shot timer functionalities, along with hot water availability and a steam wand. The Diletta Bello includes a boiler pressure gauge, while the Ascaso lacks a steam pressure gauge but shares similar safety features like an auto shutoff and over pressure valve.

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