Compare Machines


	Diletta	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1299	$5849
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Baby T Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.4L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Reservoir	2 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	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	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	15.9 kg	34.9 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Diletta Mio is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $1,299, aimed at intermediate skill-level users. In contrast, the Ascaso Baby T Plus, also a semi-automatic machine, has a significantly higher price of $5,849 and is suited for advanced users. This pricing difference indicates a disparity in the targeting of user experience and expertise. Both models are made from stainless steel, ensuring durability.

Brewing Comparison

Both machines utilize a button activation system, and both have a brew boiler capacity of 0.4L in the Diletta Mio and 0L in the Ascaso Baby T Plus. The Diletta Mio features a single boiler as its primary heating element, while the Ascaso employs a thermoblock system as its primary element with a dual boiler system for steam. The heat-up time for both machines is similar, ranging from 5 to 15 minutes, but only the Ascaso boasts a steam boiler capacity of 2.5L. Both machines also come with a water reservoir capacity of 2L and are compatible with 58mm portafilters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Diletta Mio is equipped with auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, concurrent brew steam functionality, PID control, and pre-infusion, while it lacks a steam pressure gauge. On the other hand, the Ascaso Baby T Plus includes all these features, along with a steam pressure gauge, dual PID control, shot timer, no-burn wand, and smart connectivity. The presence of a steam pressure gauge and additional connectivity features in the Ascaso indicates a more advanced operational capacity compared to the Diletta Mio. Both machines have solenoid valves and steam wands, making them versatile in brewing.

Note: Espresso Setup Chris is expirementing with generated summaries for dynamic pages (we have 10,000+ so I can't write for all of them!) If you found this useful, or awful, please shoot me an email with feedback Chris@EspressoSetupBuilder.com. May your shots be perfectly extracted and milk frothy.

Want another coffee?

Take the Quiz

Start Now

For Personalized Recommendations

Discover Machines

Including Breville, Profitec, & Lelit

Discover Grinders

Including Eureka, Baratza, & Niche