Ascaso Steel Duo PID vs De'Longhi Dedica Style EC685
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
Steel Duo PID and Dedica Style EC685 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Dedica Style EC685 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
|
Dedica Style EC685
De'Longhi
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 274.99 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 31.5 × 36 cm | 14.9 × 33 × 30.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15 kg | 4.22 kg |
| Power (W) | 2000 W | 1450 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 | 1.1 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | 60 s | — |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Panarello |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Steel Duo PID 2 l vs Dedica Style EC685 1.1 l
- Steam wand: Steel Duo PID Manual steam wand · Dedica Style EC685 Panarello
Which one to choose
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