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	ECM	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1499	$1725
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Toggle Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.8L	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2 L - Reservoir	1.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	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	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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	18.5 kg	15 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The ECM Classika PID and Ascaso Steel Duo PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines targeted at intermediate skill levels. The ECM Classika PID is priced at $1,499, while the Ascaso Steel Duo PID has a higher MSRP of $1,725. This difference in price may reflect the varying features and build quality of each machine. Both brands are known for their quality, but the pricing sets them apart in the market.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing capabilities, the ECM Classika PID features a lever activation mechanism, a stainless steel brew boiler with a capacity of 0.8 liters, and utilizes a primary single boiler heating element. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID employs a toggle switch activation system and utilizes a thermoblock heating element with no specified brew boiler capacity, allowing for quicker heating times of under 5 minutes. Both machines boast a vibration pump type and share a 58mm portafilter size. The water reservoir capacity for the ECM model is 2 liters, compared to the 1.8 liters for the Ascaso machine.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, both machines come equipped with auto shutoff, PID control with degree adjustment, pre-infusion capabilities, shot timers, solenoid valves, steam wands, and no-burn wands. However, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID includes additional features such as dual PID control and the ability for concurrent brewing and steaming. On the other hand, the ECM Classika PID lacks the dual PID but compensates with its pre-infusion and solid build construction. Both machines omit steaming pressure gauges and integrated grinders, appealing to users interested in other grinding solutions.

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