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La Marzocco Linea Micra vs Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2.5
Price, size, power, and main downside for 2 espresso machines, taken from the same checked records as each product page. Where a source is unclear, the table says so.
Comparison table
Same for every product (5 rows): Estimated drinks in a busy session, Milk, Controls, Grinder needed, Portafilter.
| La Marzocco Linea Micra | Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Good for | Compact premium brew-and-steam setup or strong milk steaming. | Brew and steam at the same time or several drinks per session. |
| Main downside | It costs much more than common home machines. Some settings need the app. | It needs a 20-amp circuit and costs more than machines with one water heater. |
| Check first | The U.S. commercial page lists 11.4 × 18.6 × 13.3 inches, while the ecommerce page lists about 11.5 × 18 × 13 inches. Do not use either set for a tight fit until La Marzocco explains the difference or the exact unit is measured. | A plug adapter cannot make a lower-rated circuit safe. |
| Estimated drinks in a busy session | 5 drinksEstimated from published details, not a timed test. | 5 drinksEstimated from published details, not a timed test. |
| Stored size | Sources disagree, so we do not use any of these sizes for fit checks. La Marzocco U.S. commercial product page: 11.4 × 18.6 × 13.3 in W × D × H. La Marzocco U.S. online store page: Approximately 11.5 × 18 × 13 in W × D × H. Measure the exact unit first. | 11.125 W × 12.375 D × 14.75 H in (28.3 × 31.4 × 37.5 cm, converted) |
| Voltage | 110V | 120V, 2000W; 20A circuit required |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months machine; 5 years thermoblocks/groups |
| Heating | 0.25L coffee and 1.6L steam dual boilers with PID | Dual thermoblocks |
| Milk | Manual milk: you steam the milk yourself. | Manual milk: you steam the milk yourself. |
| Controls | Manual controls: you set the shot yourself. | Manual controls: you set the shot yourself. |
| Grinder needed | Separate grinder required | Separate grinder required |
| Portafilter | 58mm | 58mm |
| Warm-up | About 5 minutes (manufacturer claim) | 3:30 (manufacturer claim) |
| Where to buy | Search Amazon for La Marzocco Linea Micra Affiliate link. Search results, not a verified product listing. Check the exact model and U.S. version. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab)Full product record → | Search Amazon for Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2.5 Affiliate link. Search results, not a verified product listing. Check the exact model and U.S. version. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab)Full product record → |
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