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	Ascaso	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$1599
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 Uno PID pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The Pro 400 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	1.7 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	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	Yes	No
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	21.5 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 400 and the Ascaso Steel Uno PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines targeted at intermediate users. The Profitec Pro 400 is priced at $1599, while the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is slightly less at $1435. Both machines offer robust construction and features suitable for those with some experience in espresso preparation.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing information, the Profitec Pro 400 uses a lever activation and features a heat exchanger heating element, with a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID employs a toggle switch for activation and is equipped with a thermoblock heating element, promising a quicker heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Profitec has an E61 group type and a steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters, whereas the Ascaso is noted to have a ring group type and a steam boiler capacity of 0 liters. Both machines use a 58mm portafilter and have a vibration pump, but the water reservoir capacity differs, with Profitec holding 2.8 liters compared to Ascaso's 1.7 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauges, pre-infusion, hot water functionality, and solenoid valves. The Profitec Pro 400 does not have a steam pressure gauge or shot timer, while the Ascaso Steel Uno PID lacks a steam pressure gauge but includes a shot timer. Notably, the Ascaso's PID control offers precise temperature adjustments, and its boiler has PID degree control, which the Profitec lacks. Additionally, the Profitec has a non-burn steam wand, whereas the Ascaso does not incorporate this safety feature.

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