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Ascaso Dream PID vs Profitec Pro 800
| Ascaso Dream PID | Profitec Pro 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Ascaso | Profitec |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €1,490 | €2,699 |
| Year | — | — |
| Power | 1100 W | 1600 W |
| Weight | 10.0 kg | 35.5 kg |
| Water tank | 1300 ml | 2800 ml |
| Display | led | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Manual lever |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Single boiler |
| Portafilter | 58 mm | — |
| Colors | blackwhitecreamyellowbluepistachioredanthracitepolished aluminium | stainless |
| Dimensions | 245 × 280 × 345 mm | 339 × 505 × 492 mm |
| Water source | tank | both |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | vibration | vibration |
| Max pressure | — | — |
| Pressure profiling | — | — |
| Pre-infusion | programmable | mechanical |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Steam wand | — | — |
| Milk system | manual steam | manual steam |
| Hot water spout | — | — |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Grinder burr | — | — |
| Grinder 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. | Spring-free hand-lever (dipper system) espresso machine with a 7.8 kg lever group, 3.5 l copper boiler and PID boiler control. Runs from the 2.8 l tank (vibration pump fills the boiler) or plumbed in, with walnut handles and lever valves for steam and hot water. |
| Made in | — | — |