Ascaso Steel Duo PID vs Breville Barista Pro
The Ascaso Steel Duo PID and the Breville Barista Pro score the same overall (70), so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on value and cleaning and upkeep.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Ascaso Steel Duo PID if
you want a metal machine that is ready soon after you switch it on, make a latte or two each morning and would rather not wait on a boiler.
Pick the Breville Barista Pro if
you make milk drinks most mornings, want the grinder and machine in one footprint, and have ten minutes rather than a warm-up to plan around.
Aspect by aspect
| 7.4 | Shot quality | 6.6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | Milk steaming | 7.9 | ||
| 5.8 | Ease and workflow | 6.2 | ||
| 8.0 | Build and reliability | 6.0 | ||
| 8.2 | Heat-up and speed | 8.1 | ||
| 8.6 | Cleaning and upkeep | 5.8 | ||
| 5.5 | Value | 8.7 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Value: the Breville Barista Pro scores 8.7 to the Ascaso Steel Duo PID's 5.5.
- Cleaning and upkeep: the Ascaso Steel Duo PID scores 8.6 to the Breville Barista Pro's 5.8.
- Build and reliability: the Ascaso Steel Duo PID scores 8.0 to the Breville Barista Pro's 6.0.
The details
| Ascaso Steel Duo PID | Breville Barista Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Ascaso | Manufacturer | Breville |
| Dual thermoblock | Boiler type | ThermoJet heating system |
| — | Heat-up time | 3 second |
| 58mm | Portafilter size | 54mm |
| Yes | PID temperature control | Yes |
| 67 ounces | Water tank | 67 ounce |
| $1,885.50 (price at Seattle Coffee Gear, Nov 13, 2026) | Price | $849.95 (MSRP) |
