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EP / Comparative study01 Select models 02 Read the differences

Manufacturer-reported specifications. Highlighted cells differ. Unknown values are not interpreted as missing features.
The engineeringAscasoSteel Duo PlusView Steel Duo Plus profile ↗AscasoSteel DuoView Steel Duo profile ↗
Heating systemDual thermoblockManufacturer source ↗Dual thermoblockManufacturer source ↗
Portafilter diameter58 mmManufacturer source ↗58 mmManufacturer source ↗
PID temperature controlYesManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Integrated grinderNoManufacturer source ↗NoManufacturer source ↗
Milk workflowManual steam wandManufacturer source ↗Manual steam wandManufacturer source ↗
Brew & steam togetherNot verifiedYesManufacturer source ↗
US supply voltage120 VManufacturer source ↗120 VManufacturer source ↗
Rated power2100 WManufacturer source ↗2100 WManufacturer source ↗
Dosing systemVolumetric single/double shot presetsManufacturer source ↗Volumetric single/double shot presetsManufacturer source ↗
Width266.7 mmManufacturer source ↗266.7 mmManufacturer source ↗
Height412.75 mmManufacturer source ↗381 mmManufacturer source ↗
Depth317.5 mmManufacturer source ↗317.5 mmManufacturer source ↗

Warm cells mark differences, not a winner. Unknown values are not equivalent to “no.”

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