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Ascaso Steel Duo PID vs Breville Barista Pro BES878
| Ascaso Steel Duo PID | Breville Barista Pro BES878 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  | |
| Brand | Ascaso | Breville |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €1,299 | €899 |
| Year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Power | 1100 W | 1680 W |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Water tank | 1800 ml | 1900 ml |
| Display | None | lcd |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Semi-auto |
| Boiler | dual thermoblock | Thermocoil |
| Portafilter | — | 54 mm |
| Colors | chromeblackwhitered | stainlessblack truffledamson blue |
| Dimensions | 265 × 380 × 365 mm | 320 × 368 × 406 mm |
| Water source | tank | tank |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | vibration | vibration |
| Max pressure | 9 bar | 9 bar |
| Pressure profiling | No | No |
| Pre-infusion | Yes | mechanical |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | double |
| Steam wand | manual commercial | multi hole |
| Milk system | manual steam | manual steam |
| Hot water spout | Yes | 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 | The Ascaso Steel Duo PID uses two independent thermoblocks — one for brewing, one for steaming — to allow simultaneous espresso and milk frothing in a compact chassis. Made in Barcelona, it features a commercial 58mm portafilter and PID control for both circuits. | 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 | Spain | China |