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Ascaso Dream PID vs Breville Barista Pro BES878
| Ascaso Dream PID | Breville Barista Pro BES878 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  | |
| Brand | Ascaso | Breville |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €1,490 | €899 |
| Year | — | 2019 |
| Power | 1100 W | 1680 W |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Water tank | 1300 ml | 1900 ml |
| Display | led | lcd |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Semi-auto |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermocoil |
| Portafilter | 58 mm | 54 mm |
| Colors | blackwhitecreamyellowbluepistachioredanthracitepolished aluminium | stainlessblack truffledamson blue |
| Dimensions | 245 × 280 × 345 mm | 320 × 368 × 406 mm |
| Water source | tank | tank |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | vibration | vibration |
| Max pressure | — | 9 bar |
| Pressure profiling | — | No |
| Pre-infusion | programmable | mechanical |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | double |
| Steam wand | — | multi hole |
| Milk system | manual steam | manual steam |
| Hot water spout | — | No |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Grinder burr | — | conical · 40 mm |
| Grinder steps | — | 30 steps |
| Method | — | — |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | — |
| Electric | — | — |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | Retro-styled aluminium-bodied machine with an insulated thermoblock, vibration pump and PID (80-110 C brew, adjustable steam temperature). The PID version adds volumetric dosing, programmable pre-infusion, a shot timer and an externally adjustable OPV. | ThermoJet heater reaches brew temperature in 3 seconds, 30-step grinder, and an LCD display for shot timing. A step up from the Barista Express for the workflow-conscious home barista. |
| Made in | — | China |