Compare Machines


	Lelit	Ascaso
MSRP
MSRP	$1699.95	$1725
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Heat Exchanger	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	15-30 Minutes	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Mara X pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: 1.8L	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	2.5 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	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	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	Yes	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	19 kg	15 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Carbon, Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1 is the Lelit Mara X, priced at $1699.95, while Machine 2 is the Ascaso Steel Duo PID, retailing at $1725. Both machines are classified as semi-automatic and cater to an intermediate skill level, appealing to home baristas who have a bit of experience but are not yet experts.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Lelit Mara X utilizes a lever activation method, a heat exchanger as its primary heating element, and has a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID features a toggle switch activation, a thermoblock heating element, and boasts a significantly faster heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Lelit machine has a group type of E61, while the Ascaso uses a ring group type.

Features Comparison

Both machines offer a variety of key features. The Lelit Mara X includes features such as auto shutoff, dual boiler pressure gauges, pre-infusion capabilities, and a steam wand. On the other hand, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID also possesses these features along with a shot timer and dual PID control but lacks a steam pressure gauge. Both machines do provide hot water options and utilize a no-burn steam wand for safety.

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