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	Ascaso	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$1999
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	Press Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Steel Uno PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 0.75L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.7 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Resevoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum	Brass, Stainless Stel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	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	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	Yes	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	12 kg	18.7 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Move and the Ascaso Steel Uno PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines aimed at intermediate skill level users. The Profitec Move is priced at $1999, while the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is more affordable at $1435. Despite sharing similarities in user skill level, the price difference may influence choice based on budget and value perception.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Profitec Move features a dual boiler system with a group type of saturated, activation by pressing a button, and a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. Conversely, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID uses a thermoblock heating element with a ring group type and activates via a toggle switch, boasting a much quicker heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The brew boiler capacity is not specified for the Ascaso, while the Profitec offers a 0.325-liter capacity. Both machines utilize vibration pumps.

Features Comparison

Both machines come equipped with essential features for espresso making. The Profitec Move includes components like dual PID control, pre-infusion capability, and a steam wand with no-burn technology. Meanwhile, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID also has PID control, pre-infusion, and a solenoid valve but lacks a steam pressure gauge and a no-burn steam wand. Both machines offer auto shutoff, hot water access, shot timers, and overpressure valves, ensuring a quality coffee experience.

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