Compare Machines


	Ascaso	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$1725	$1799
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 0.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	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	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	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	15 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Lelit Elizabeth and the Ascaso Steel Duo PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines tailored for intermediate skill levels. The Lelit Elizabeth is priced at $1,799, while the Ascaso Steel Duo PID is slightly more affordable at $1,725. Both brands offer reputable machines within the espresso market, appealing to enthusiasts looking for quality in their brewing experience.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Lelit Elizabeth features a dual boiler system with a brass boiler material, with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID utilizes a thermoblock heating element and boasts a significantly quicker heat-up time of less than 5 minutes, making it more efficient in this regard. Both machines have a pump type of vibration, with the Lelit employing a brass brew group material while the Ascaso provides minimal detailed information on its brew group. The water reservoir capacity of the Lelit is larger at 2.5L compared to the Ascaso's 1.8L.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, both machines include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, and hot water functionality. They also share features like pre-infusion, shot timers, solenoid valves, steam wands, and no-burn wands. However, both machines lack integrated grinders and steam pressure gauges. Notably, the PID control in both machines allows for precise temperature adjustments, an essential factor for espresso enthusiasts.

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