Ascaso Steel Duo PID vs De'Longhi Classic EM450
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
Steel Duo PID and Classic EM450 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Classic EM450 is the entry-level choice; Steel Duo PID offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Steel Duo PID
Ascaso
F3 · Advanced
|
Classic EM450
De'Longhi
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 179.90 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 31.5 × 36 cm | 22.6 × 28.3 × 31 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15 kg | 4.1 kg |
| Power (W) | 2000 W | 1325 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | — | 15 bar |
| Pump type | Vibration | — |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | — |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 2 l | 1.7 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | 60 s | — |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Panarello |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Steel Duo PID
No awards in this tier.
Classic EM450
Most capable Entry
Highest technical score among the 4 sheets in the Thermoblock category (entry-level tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Entry
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Thermoblock category (entry-level tier): €180. The next one has a list price of €275. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Steel Duo PID 2 l vs Classic EM450 1.7 l
- Steam wand: Steel Duo PID Manual steam wand · Classic EM450 Panarello
Which one to choose
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