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	Ascaso	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$1335	$2979
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
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	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Dream 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	1.3 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Convertable
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	10 kg	31 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Profitec Pro 700 is priced at $2,979 and is categorized as a semi-automatic machine suited for advanced users. In contrast, the Ascaso Dream PID is more budget-friendly at $1,335 and targets intermediate skill levels. Both machines offer reliable brands, but they cater to different consumer expertise and financial investment.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Profitec Pro 700 uses lever activation, has a dual boiler heating element, and a heat-up time of over 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the Ascaso Dream PID operates with a toggle switch activation and features a thermoblock heating element, achieving a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The Pro 700's brew group is made of chrome-plated brass and has the E61 group type, whereas the Ascaso does not provide specific information regarding its brew group material and uses a ring group type.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Profitec Pro 700 include dual PID control, pre-infusion, and concurrent brew and steam capabilities. The Ascaso Dream PID shares some features like auto shutoff and pre-infusion but lacks concurrent brew and steam functionality, as well as a steam pressure gauge. Notably, the Profitec provides a steam pressure gauge, which further enhances its advanced coffee-making capabilities compared to the simpler features of the Ascaso. Both machines have integrated shot timers and use solenoid valves, yet differ in aspects such as no-burn steam wands and smart connectivity.

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