Ascaso Dream PID vs De'Longhi La Specialista Touch

Technical comparison · Thermoblock

In brief

La Specialista Touch 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 7, La Specialista Touch #4.

Parameter
Ascaso Dream PID Dream PID Ascaso F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € ~450–1000 €
Price updated on 09/2026 —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 24.5 × 28 × 34.5 cm —
Weight (kg) 10 kg 10.4 kg
Power (W) 1100 W 1450 W
Category specs
Boiler architecture Thermoblock Thermoblock
Portafilter diameter (mm) 58 mm mm —
PID control Yes —
Max pump pressure (bar) — 15 bar
Pump type Vibration —
Pre-infusion Programmable —
Water tank capacity (l) 1.3 l 1.8 l
Steam wand — Automatic steam wand

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: Dream PID 1.3 l vs La Specialista Touch 1.8 l

Which one to choose

Choose La Specialista Touch if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the La Specialista Touch sheet →

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