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Rancilio Silvia Pro X vs Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2.5

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Rancilio Silvia Pro XAscaso Steel Duo PID V2.5
Good forCompact brew-and-steam setup or brew and steam at the same time.Brew and steam at the same time or several drinks per session.
Main downsideThe narrow body is deep.It needs a 20-amp circuit and costs more than machines with one water heater.
Check firstThe manufacturer does not publish the space needed to fill the tank from the top or move the portafilter.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 size9.8 W × 16.5 D × 15.3 H in (24.9 × 41.9 × 38.9 cm, converted)11.125 W × 12.375 D × 14.75 H in (28.3 × 31.4 × 37.5 cm, converted)
Voltage120V / 60Hz / 950–1000W120V, 2000W; 20A circuit required
Warranty1 year; reconfirm before purchase12 months machine; 5 years thermoblocks/groups
Heating0.3L brass brew boiler plus 1L steam boiler with independent PIDDual 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-upnot confirmed in manufacturer details3:30 (manufacturer claim)
Where to buySee Rancilio Silvia Pro X on Amazon Affiliate link. Check model, seller, condition, price, and availability on Amazon. 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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