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	Lelit	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$569	$1435
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	57 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	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 Uno PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.25L	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	2.7 L - Reservoir	1.7 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Brass	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
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	7.2 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Anna is priced at $569 and is designed for beginner users, whereas the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is more expensive at $1435 and targets intermediate skill levels. Both machines fall under the semi-automatic category, providing different entry points for users depending on their experience and budget.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Anna utilizes a toggle switch for activation, features a single boiler made of stainless steel, and has a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID also employs a toggle switch but uses a thermoblock heating element for faster performance, achieving a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. While the Lelit has a brew group made of brass, the group type for the Ascaso remains unspecified.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Lelit Anna has no auto shutoff and lacks PID control options, but it does come equipped with features like a boiler pressure gauge and solenoid valve. On the other hand, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID includes advanced features such as PID control, pre-infusion capability, shot timer, and an auto shutoff function, making it a more versatile machine for experienced users. Both machines do offer hot water functionality, a steam wand, and an over-pressure valve.

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