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	Ascaso	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1725	$1899
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Duo PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Jump pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.8 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	Yes	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
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	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	15 kg	21.5 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Jump and Ascaso Steel Duo PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for intermediate skill levels. The Profitec Jump is priced at $1899, while the Ascaso Steel Duo PID comes in lower at $1725. Both brands cater to home baristas looking to enhance their espresso-making capabilities without entering the advanced machine market. This pricing difference may influence potential buyers based on their budget constraints.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Profitec Jump features a lever activation with a heat exchanger system and a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Duo PID utilizes a toggle switch and benefits from a thermoblock system, heating up in less than 5 minutes. The Profitec has a steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters, compared to less than 1.8 liters in the Ascaso, but its specifics on group type are not disclosed while the Ascaso uses a ring type. Both machines utilize vibration pumps and accommodate 58mm portafilters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines offer auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, and support for brewing and steaming concurrently. The Profitec Jump does not include steam pressure gauges, while the Ascaso Steel Duo PID lacks this feature, but it does offer pre-infusion which the Profitec does not. Both machines have PID control, with the Profitec featuring dual PID control without degree adjustment, whereas the Ascaso has both dual PID control and degree adjustment. Additional features such as shot timers, solenoid valves, steam wands, and over-pressure valves are present in both machines, with the Ascaso offering a no-burn wand.

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