Ascaso Steel Duo PID vs De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
Technical comparison · Thermoblock
Steel Duo PID is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in steam wand, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, La Specialista Touch ranks #4 of 7, Steel Duo PID #6.
| Parameter |
Steel Duo PID
Ascaso
F3 · Advanced
|
La Specialista Touch
De'Longhi
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~450–1000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 31.5 × 36 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 15 kg | 10.4 kg |
| Power (W) | 2000 W | 1450 W |
| 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 | 1.8 l |
| Heat-up time (s) | 60 s | — |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Automatic steam wand |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: Steel Duo PID 2 l vs La Specialista Touch 1.8 l
- Steam wand: Steel Duo PID Manual steam wand · La Specialista Touch Automatic steam wand
Which one to choose
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