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	Ascaso	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1435	$2399
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	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	15-30 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: 0.75L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.7 L - Reservoir	3 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	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	24 kg
Material
Material	Carbon, Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 600 and Ascaso Steel Uno PID are both semi-automatic espresso machines designed for intermediate skill levels. The Profitec Pro 600 is priced at $2399, while the Ascaso Steel Uno PID is more affordable at $1435. Both machines are well-regarded in the espresso community for their respective brands, with Profitec known for its quality manufacturing and Ascaso recognized for its innovative designs.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing configuration, the Profitec Pro 600 utilizes a lever activation method with a dual boiler heating system, capable of heating up in 15 to 30 minutes. In contrast, the Ascaso Steel Uno PID activates via a toggle switch and employs a thermoblock heating element, achieving a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Profitec has a larger water reservoir capacity of 3 liters compared to the Ascaso's 1.7 liters. Additionally, while the Profitec features a brew group of chrome plated brass, precise details on the Ascaso's brew group material are unspecified.

Features Comparison

Both machines incorporate advanced features such as PID control, pre-infusion, and shot timers. However, the Profitec Pro 600 additionally offers a steam pressure gauge, concurrent brew and steam capabilities, and dual PID control, adding to its versatility in operation. The Ascaso Steel Uno PID, although lacking a steam pressure gauge and concurrent brewing, provides hot water functionality and a solenoid valve. Both systems have an auto shutoff feature for safety and convenience, ensuring they cater to a wide range of user preferences.

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