| Ascaso Steel i-Mini PID | De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95.T | |
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| Brand | Ascaso | De'Longhi |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €749 | €849 |
| Year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Power | 1000 W | 1450 W |
| Weight | 6.8 kg | 10.0 kg |
| Water tank | 1500 ml | 1800 ml |
| Display | None | tft touchscreen |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Super-auto |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Portafilter | — | — |
| Colors | chromeblackwhiteredracing green | titanium |
| Dimensions | 230 × 340 × 350 mm | 255 × 430 × 350 mm |
| Water source | tank | tank |
| Water filter | No | Yes |
| Programmable volumes | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | bluetooth |
| PID control | Yes | No |
| Pump type | vibration | vibration |
| Max pressure | 9 bar | 15 bar |
| Pressure profiling | No | No |
| Pre-infusion | Yes | mechanical |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Steam wand | manual | none |
| Milk system | manual steam | integrated carafe |
| Hot water spout | Yes | No |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Grinder burr | — | conical · 51 mm |
| Grinder steps | — | 13 steps |
| Method | — | — |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | — |
| Electric | — | — |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | The Ascaso Steel i-Mini PID is a compact single-thermoblock machine offering PID temperature control and a commercial 58mm portafilter in an entry prosumer package. Its rapid heat-up and colourful finish options make it popular as a compact first serious espresso machine. | The Dinamica Plus brings De'Longhi's LatteCrema automatic milk carafe to a 3.5-inch colour touch display and Bluetooth app control. Fourteen beverage recipes are customisable via the De'Longhi Coffee Link app, making it one of the most connected bean-to-cup machines at its price point. |
| Made in | Spain | Romania |