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Lelit Bianca vs Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2.5

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Same for every product (5 rows): Estimated drinks in a busy session, Milk, Controls, Grinder needed, Portafilter.

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Lelit BiancaAscaso Steel Duo PID V2.5
Good forManual flow control or brew and steam at the same time.Brew and steam at the same time or several drinks per session.
Main downsideIt is deep and expensive. The movable tank changes the space you need.It needs a 20-amp circuit and costs more than machines with one water heater.
Check firstThe tank position and portafilter projection change the space you need. Check your exact setup.A plug adapter cannot make a lower-rated circuit safe.
Estimated drinks in a busy session5 drinksEstimated from published details, not a timed test.5 drinksEstimated from published details, not a timed test.
Stored size11.4 W × 23 D × 15.4 H in (29 × 58.4 × 39.1 cm, converted)11.125 W × 12.375 D × 14.75 H in (28.3 × 31.4 × 37.5 cm, converted)
Voltage120V / 60Hz120V, 2000W; 20A circuit required
Warranty12 months12 months machine; 5 years thermoblocks/groups
Heating0.8L brew and 1.5L steam stainless dual boilersDual thermoblocks
MilkManual milk: you steam the milk yourself.Manual milk: you steam the milk yourself.
ControlsManual controls: you set the shot yourself.Manual controls: you set the shot yourself.
Grinder neededSeparate grinder requiredSeparate grinder required
Portafilter58mm58mm
Warm-upUnder 24 minutes (manufacturer claim)3:30 (manufacturer claim)
Where to buySearch Amazon for Lelit Bianca 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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