Ascaso Dream PID vs Ascaso Steel Duo PID
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
Steel Duo PID is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with water tank capacity; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Dream PID ranks #3 of 5, Steel Duo PID #4.
| Parameter |
Dream PID
Ascaso
F3 · Advanced
|
Steel Duo PID
Ascaso
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–2200 € | — |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 24.5 × 28 × 34.5 cm | 27 × 31.5 × 36 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10 kg | 15 kg |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 2000 W |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | 58 mm mm | — |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | Vibration | Vibration |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Programmable |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 1.3 l | 2 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | — | 60 s |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Dream PID 1.3 l vs Steel Duo PID 2 l
Which one to choose
Questo confronto rimanda alle due schede, dove trovi i dati completi e i link ufficiali.