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Rank 44 out of 60 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Ascaso

Steel DUO PID

Name: Steel DUO PID
Brand: Ascaso

around $1595

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

303 Pros

75%
19 reviews (3h 1m)

103 Cons

The Ascaso Steel DUO PID is a visually stunning espresso machine, boasting a sleek, minimalist design and robust, all-metal construction. Its dual thermoblock system heats up incredibly fast, usually within 3 minutes, enabling near-instant espresso and quick steam. Enjoy precise temperature control with the PID, programmable shot volumes, and pre-...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

77%

113 vs 33

Features

52%

28 vs 26

Ease of Use

70%

38 vs 16

Brew Quality

93%

38 vs 3

Design/Aesthetics

90%

28 vs 3

Durability/Build Quality

Reviewer verdict

Across 19 YouTube reviews, the Ascaso Steel DUO PID earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #44 among Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines. Reviewers most often praise its features, brew quality, design/aesthetics, while the most common criticisms concern features, ease of use.

The Steel DUO PID is widely praised for its feature set and control, with many reviewers (91 mentions) highlighting the PID temperature control, dual thermoblock/dual-boiler design allowing simultaneous brewing and steaming, programmable volumetrics/pre-infusion and a 58mm commercial-style portafilter. Reviewers also frequently note strong build and design (30 mentions on aesthetics, 22 on durability) — stainless/metal construction, walnut/wood accents, and a solid-feeling portafilter — plus fast heat-up and recovery from the thermoblocks (21 mentions). Shot quality and temperature stability receive consistent positive comments (35 mentions), with many saying it produces tasty, repeatable espresso and capable microfoam for latte art. Overall reviewers commonly call it feature-packed, well-built, and good value for its market positioning (16 mentions).

Criticisms center on steaming power and thermoblock limitations (33 cons on features and multiple notes about slower or less powerful steam), with reviewers repeatedly saying steam performance can be inconsistent or weaker than boiler-driven commercial machines and that full power may require a 20A circuit. Ease-of-use and ergonomics draw frequent complaints (26 mentions), including unintuitive menus, awkward drip-tray and reservoir access, small or awkward included baskets/tamper, and a learning curve for controls and volumetrics. Some reviewers also report brew-related limitations (16 mentions) such as short/limited pre-infusion, susceptibility to channeling, and temperature/shot variance tied to the thermoblock design. A few users mention noise, pricing, and minor durability/finish concerns but these appear less common than the steaming, usability, and brew-control issues.

Analysis based on 19 YouTube reviews (3h 1m of video) with 303 pros and 103 cons extracted.

Pros (303)

Features (113)

PID ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 5:30
hot water ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:21
dual thermoblock design you can steam milk and Brew espresso at the same time making it a time-saving dream for busy mornings ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:59
always uses fresh water for the drinks you make because it doesn't keep water inside itself ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 1:57
pressure gauge ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:49
you also have an auto on timer ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 9:04
P with shot timer ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:55
a lot of things you can adjust ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 6:04
hot water spout ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:55
if you press the button twice it will allow you to have a second setting for your volumetrics so you do have two settings per button ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 8:28
generously large and warm cup tray ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 1:21
you can adjust the timing of the shot, the volume of the shot, the pre-infusion, the temperature of the steam, temperature of the group head ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 6:09
top of the machine doubles as a cup tray that will also warm your cups to improve heat loss when Brewing into your cup ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 1:15
steam tip is a four hole similar to the ranchillo or la marzocco style where they're kind of angled out which is very similar to most commercial machines i like that myself ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 2:52
this can fit a triple basket in it in the spouted portafilter so that is definitely handy ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 12:13
internal volumetric control ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:32
I love having the timer ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID: All the Settings (also Steel Uno PID & @ 1:46
single and double shot volumetric controls ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:53
2 cup basket dual spout for actually professional spout ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 3:16
you also have the option to enable or disable your coffee or steam so something that i get questions about uh when people get a machine like this sometimes they'll want to just leave it on throughout the day but either not have the coffee portion on or not have the steam portion on to conserve power and a lot of machines will allow you to turn off the steam boiler but not a lot of machines will allow you to turn off the coffee boiler so it is nice that you can turn off the coffee boiler or the steam boiler however you'd like there ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 6:40
steam milk ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:21
i do like the fact that it has those two volumetric programming buttons or options per button which is nice you get a shot counter right up here and then your temperature ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 18:14
easy access to the opv valve if you'd like to reduce or raise the pressure it actuates at ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 1:33
all the components there's a lot of stuff you're getting with this machine ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 10:35
this machine does also have an app ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 5:28
loaded with the kind of controllable features that you would expect from a high-end machine ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 0:17
nice polished aluminum tamper coffee scoop ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 3:29
pre-infusion option ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 3:00
ships with a standard 58 mm porter filter ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 1:28
quite precise overall allowing you to specify 43 ML and you'll generally achieve that approximated amount ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 5:28
heated Brew group ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:51
programmable shot volumes ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 5:57
dual boiler ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:15
hot water tap on this so you can do a long black ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 1:48
with the PID sensor we can really adjust the machine quite precisely ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 4:37
independent thermoblocks for both brewing and steaming ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 4:37
adjustable pre-infusion ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 7:01
load sensor on the water tank ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:51
built-in workspace lighting ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 3:37
the pter filter which actually possesses a diameter of 58 mm thereby also fully compatible with any conventional 58 mm baskets ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 1:52
nice heating tray up top ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 0:34
customizable pid ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 1:06
incredibly Innovative ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:09
externally adjustable OPV ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 7:37
thermal block heating system ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 0:29
option to adjust the pre-infusion ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 5:03
steam boiler is controlled by another button so you can do just an espresso shot using just the espresso coffee boiler if you want and keep the steam boiler off so you don't have to be heating both up ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 1:57
two boilers i could have been doing this at the same time ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 3:50
very nice steam wand it's on a ball joint so you can really move it around it's very mobile ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 4:56
shuts off automatically once it's finished pouring what we've programmed it to ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 4:04
really cool tamper that comes with the machine too ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 2:48
besides the pid that's customizable you can also program the volume of your shots ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 3:01
has what's called an opv or an over pressure valve that's going to help to regulate the pressure of each espresso shot so you're not over pressurizing your espresso shot ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 3:38
almost everything on these machines is adjustable and controllable ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 1:52
features customization options steam power and precise control ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 11:35
it's consistent steam so you can make multiple drinks back to back. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 0:56
large and deep drip tray so you don't have to empty it every time you brew ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 10:20
turn this all the way up because it's going to give you the most steam power and the fastest steam possible ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 6:20
What's really great about this machine is that it has two thermal blocks. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 0:10
50% more energy efficient than your normal machine ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 3:36
Now this is PID technology which means proportional integral derivative. That's a fancy way of saying temperature stability control. That's accurate up to 1.5° C. That means you can control the temperature of your steam wand and your brewing temperature for your espresso to perfectly match the recipe that's best for your coffee. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 0:29
It also has a built-in cup warmer on the top and it has a hot water tap. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 0:50
The two thermal blocks is a big advantage for this machine because it allows you to brew coffee and steam at the same time and make multiple drinks back to back without losing steam pressure or having to wait for the machine to heat up or to depressurize in between beverages. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 4:22
improved volumetric controls ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 0:42
the second thermmo block goes directly to the steam wand. So that means you have consistent steam and you don't need to wait for the first thermal block to build up in temperature and pressure. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 0:17
With its own thermal block, it's able to hold steam pressure for as long as you need. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 2:16
sustainable because they're not sitting there and you're not heating up all that water all the time ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 3:25
ability to program single or double shots ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 1:11
PB temperature control which allows precise control of brewing and steaming temperatures ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 5:17
the steam wand is also a cool touch steam wand. So, if you touch the metal, you won't be burnt while it's steaming, which is a great safety. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 1:13
what's included here? We have a cleaning brush. We have our stainless steel tamper. We have a coffee dosing spoon. Here we have a 7 g single basket with the super cream function. The small hole on the bottom to help with crema production. Here we have the 14 g basket. Super cream as well. This one here is our traditional single 7 g basket. And this one here is the pod basket. So you can brew pod coffees with your escasso machine. Inside the group head is the 18 g basket for double shots. And lastly you have your blank basket for cleaning cycles. All of this is included in the Steel Duo P. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 3:30
thermoblock technology so it's got a seam boiler in the back and then it's got your thermoblock technology it means that the water going through the thermal block is always fresh rather than relying on the coffee boiler to draw from all the time so it's better for your longevity for your equipment as well because it's not going to sit in there and it's not going to start building upscale ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 0:36
analog pressure gauge ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 0:53
brew and steam simultaneously ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 4:01
larger professional 58 millimeter portafilter size ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 0:44
The dream's new pid also includes advanced features such as temperature and offset control pre-infusion ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 1:02
extra accessories ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 3:03
full PID control so you can adjust the temperature of your coffee group head ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 0:29
full commercial size portafilter ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 4:29
adjustable over pressure valve ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 0:50
power saving modes ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 1:09
improved no burn steam wand that's quite flexible and dynamic ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 0:56
PID feature ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 2:21
powerful steaming ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 7:14
58mm grouphead which is common in commercial machines ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:43
starts automatically ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 5:33
PID system here you can program both of the boilers to a desired temperature ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 3:04
you can pull shots and steam your milk at the same time ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 1:27
integrated shot timer ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 5:30
portafilter is double spouted; very hefty, very high quality ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:49
brew manually ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 3:29
the steam is fairly dry and it has a decent amount of power behind it so with a little patience it's still plenty capable of producing any texture you'd like including silky smooth latte art ready microfoam ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 6:05
you can still steam silky milk with a 15-amp circuit ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:03
independent hot water spout ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 6:26
no-burn steam wand ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 5:02
saves the last brew setting that was used so you can repeat your shots time and time again ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 3:42
standby mode ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 3:11
managed to check off pretty much all the important boxes ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 1:46
has a PID temperature controller ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:15
when it comes to actually Brewing you can also adjust pre-infusion which gives you options from both starting at switch on up to five seconds or having a short burst of pressure followed by a short pause ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 1:56
let's say you really like that shot and you want to run it back all you need to do is give the lever a quick flick in the direction you originally pulled and it will run back that same shot volume ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 4:09
features an OPV which allows you to adjust the pressure ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 4:24
program the pre-infusion time anywhere from 0 to 5 Seconds which is a very welcome touch ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 5:16
two banks that you can save espresso shots on ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 3:59
active cup warmer on top of the machine ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 3:49
very capable and adjustable machine ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 5:04
instant water on Demand ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 3:32
ascaso I was good to put a extra heating element on the top ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 4:11
two Thermo blocks that you can extract the espresso with one and with the other one steam with the milk at the same time ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 2:47
on top of all of that having a commercial sized 58 millimeter portafilter really opens up the door for a lot of aftermarket baskets and tools ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 1:34
able to make great milk texture and some really really good latte art ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 8:12
dedicated air rated and pretty fast pouring water spout ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 4:14
packed with good features like pre-infusion a PID dual heating systems working lights a hot water outlet and it squeezes them all into a compact well-built and very good-looking package ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 8:31

Brew Quality (38)

makes espresso ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:21
that looks delicious ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID: All the Settings (also Steel Uno PID & @ 3:46
getting some good color ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 8:49
pretty good shot ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 9:12
PID temperature control ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:23
stable temperature ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 5:30
no burn ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 4:56
nice frothy milk very good ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 10:11
they also deliver fresh water for each time you brew ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 1:14
single whole tip seems to produce incredible microphone better than other machines I've used ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 2:57
it can recover a lot faster and maintain temperature a little bit easier because it's heating less water so it can do that faster it can react faster and change temperatures faster ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 1:36
the milk quality from this machine is pretty solid i haven't had a ton of time to practice with it but it's got good microfoam and it comes out pretty shiny you can definitely tell that under the lights here but with a little bit more practice i could be getting super solid milk out of this even better than that ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 15:37
espresso tastes as good as the machine's consistency ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 4:33
consistent temperature throughout ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 5:00
really like this coffee ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 3:46
even over several extractions in a row we actually have almost no temperature drop until the fourth extraction ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 1:20
no offset meaning the machine was originally set and shipped with a temperature setting of 94° and it consistently displayed a reading of 94° every time we checked ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 4:41
pid is awesome because you won't be fluctuating too much within your optimal brewing temperature ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 1:24
heat is efficiently transferred to the Brew group ensuring the entire Brew group warms up the Porta filter thoroughly ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:54
capable of silky, glossy microfoam ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 8:55
very consistent during the Brewing time ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 1:14
nice steady extraction ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 3:36
very consistent ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 0:56
precise temperature control over both the brew water and the steaming separately ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 5:01
the temperature varies by less than 1° ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 1:17
impressive temperature stability and flexibility without the heat up time or the energy demands of a full-on boiler system ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 10:23
meal texture is on point ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:03
shot quality is pretty good Rich velvety ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 7:43
delivers exceptional quality and performance ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 11:26
201 degrees Fahrenheit or 93 to 94 Celsius because that's kind of a nice middle range temperature wise for espresso ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 2:25
put a little bit of water in at lower pressure which kind of saturates the puck before that big pressure hits that can help reduce your channeling and make for some more even flavor on your espresso ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 4:06
good silky milk ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 1:48
temperature stability is not a big issue ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 3:53
good for your lattes if you you have a fresh espresso uh before you start pouring the milk as well ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 2:57
the Uno Brews tasty espresso since it hits all the basics pretty well and delivers some beautiful pulls ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 4:35
quite temperature stable and adjustable in 1° increments ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 5:09
it's not incredibly accurate but it does often land within five grams or so and I'd say that's an acceptable rate of repeatable consistency especially for a $1,400 machine ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 4:17
consistent easy espresso workflow and the resulting delicious shots of espresso ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 6:02

Design/Aesthetics (38)

The steel Duo V2 is an absolute stunner with its Sleek stainless steel exterior and minimalistic design it's sure to complement any kitchen aesthetic ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:25
the drip tray is a pretty good design in my experience ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 4:14
minimalistic boxy design ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 7:47
built-in light ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:51
beauty I do like the white and the black ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 2:17
LED lights and they really make a lot of difference ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 16:13
black color ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 7:47
it is a very good looking machine i think that's where this scores the most points is and how it looks just because it's a well-built well-proportioned machine and it doesn't look too menacing on your counter or anything like that and the wood accents are a really nice touch ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 18:43
comes in stainless steel as well as black and white ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 11:20
the escaso steel duo i see some of you being like what what like you've never heard of this beautiful machine ▶ Home Espresso Machines Tier List @ 3:37
wooden handle, compatible with just about every espresso accessory out there, feels great in the hand. It's satisfying. It's weighty, yet soft to the touch ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 1:34
the wooden handle feels really excellent in the hand ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:42
spanish stainless steel beauty ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:22
total stainless steel body ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:33
well crafted ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:06
portafilter here which has some dosed out espresso in it has a really nice weight to it has the nice walnut or wooden handle ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 2:39
full range of colors ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 1:53
Timeless sleek design perfect for home use ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 11:30
There are barista lights underneath so that you have a great unobstructed view when you're brewing coffee. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 1:07
This machine is made primarily out of stainless steel. It has a 2 L water reservoir in the back. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 1:03
Timeless ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 1:42
stainless steel body with a matte finish ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 2:47
Walnut joystick steam valve which I find beautiful and it's such a great user experience ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:08
retro style ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 2:01
simply gorgeous ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 1:56
very stylish, retro design ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 1:15
comes in three finishes ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 0:30
the body itself is made of steel and is powder coated the switches have a nice satisfying Clank and the wood accents are a nice touch ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 1:29
newly added steam knob is also wood ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 1:10
if you don't like the Polish version you can always buy it in black and white color ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 4:30
good head room under the grouphead ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:55
probably the best looking espresso machine on the market for under $3000 ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 0:26
nice walnut handle ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:49
I really do love the look of this thing it's just the right amount of boxy with some slight angles giving it a little character and all the materials look and feel like they're of good quality ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 1:14
working lights further add to the modern look and are also just generally a nice functional touch ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 2:07
design of the cup rail ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 2:04
wooden steam knob...a very welcome addition on the updated version ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 4:23
style boy oh boy does this machine have it in Spades every time I laid eyes on the steel duo in my kitchen I was impressed by just how darn good it looked it's got very sharp lines and also some nice smaller details ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 1:50

Ease of Use (28)

pressure gauge conveniently located ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:30
drip tray has dividers that help reduce spillage when carrying it to the sink to empty ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 1:10
60 oz water reservoir ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 1:07
The steam wand is insulated so you won't get burned on it and i believe it is a silicone ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 2:34
clamps securely and comfortably ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:45
1.3 liter reservoir ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 0:31
cool touch steam wand ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 3:31
2 L side accessed water tank, which I find easier to fill than a rear loaded tank ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 3:12
good sized drip tray, which stays hidden, but catches everything from the group head, and it's easy to slide out, rinse, and put back into place ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 3:22
large water reservoir ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:40
transparent polycarbonate reservoir so you can easily see the water level at a glance ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:48
removable reservoir for easy fing ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:52
just press that button down once and it will automatically pull the same program that you used the last time the same goes for flipping it up or holding it up for the one coffee setting you can do two kind of programs that way ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 13:12
lit up water tank ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 1:45
clicky and easy to use and program ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:19
With the 2 L water reservoir, you can make more beverages without having to refill your water consistently like some smaller models. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 4:50
through that front main screen you can toggle Celsius or Fahrenheit standby modes and coffee counters ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 1:51
Adjustment is pretty simple ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 4:33
2 liter water reservoir. That's a pretty good size. ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 6:13
convenient to refill ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 6:16
single two-way switch controls the brewing actuation — which is super simple and nice. ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 3:21
the digital PID is clear and easily adjustable and can be set up to double as a timer during shots as well ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 1:46
very featur wellth thought out and intuitive machine to use ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 3:14
super super intuitive ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 3:58
completely disable that screen for your extraction so you will only see the temperature instead of the seconds that the machine runs while it's extracting espresso ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 3:23
changing any of the machine settings is rather easy ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 3:36
toggle switches...are pretty convenient in the way that they're set up especially when programming the shot volumes ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 3:43
side filling water reservoir which is great for people like myself with low overhead cabinets ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 4:39

Durability/Build Quality (28)

whole body is made out of metal ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 8:43
a lot of quality components on the inside of the escazu ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 8:22
nice high quality switches ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 7:41
all metal construction. There's no plasticky panels or flimsy parts that will wear over time. It feels solid ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 1:08
durability and versatility ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 3:52
it's not just about the looks this machine is built to last with high quality materials and craftsmanship ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:36
58 millimeter portafilter would a good heavyweight ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 3:14
these are very high quality portafilters lascaso makes a lot of parts for other manufacturers but the casting on the portafilter is really well done ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 10:51
really great construction materials ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:24
well constructed ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:04
feels quite solid ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 3:40
cased in aluminum and made in spain so it's a very high quality machine ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 2:29
put a lot of effort into many details ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 1:50
the exterior is indeed very well made ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 3:37
made of a sort of a thicker gauge stainless steel plate which makes it quite a heavy machine ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:36
very satisfied with it after daily use for a year ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 7:40
commercial parts inside ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 4:34
long lifetime, 13-15 years ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 5:07
look and feel durable ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:50
professional great feed fees and long lasting build quality ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 0:26
aluminum with stainless accents, sturdy and strong ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 2:13
not really any plastic on it outside of the water reservoir ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 1:00
the Ascaso Uno is handsome well made well-built and capable ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 7:26
solid carbon steel ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 0:58
spiral tube inside that made of stainless steel so you won't be exposed to any harmful Metals ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 0:34
Rock Solid ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 1:41
stock Porta filter has a wood handle feels Rock Solid and stops with a satisfying feeling when locked in fully ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 1:00
rest of the machine is metal including a fully metal hot water path ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 1:13

Speed/Brew Time (24)

heats so fast ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 16:35
heats up in 2 minutes ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 3:53
in up to 5 minutes everything is warm ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 3:59
Fast ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 0:13
fast heat up time ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 1:51
powerful dual Thermo block heating system which allows it to heat up extremely quickly in about 3 minutes which is faster than any other machine I've used ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 0:44
cuts down that wait, and you can comfortably begin brewing within 5 to 10 minutes because of a clever thermo heating element instead of traditional boilers ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 4:16
the ascaso dream P definitely stands out positively compared to many other therm blocks that you first have to warm up and flush ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 3:23
heats up super fast ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:13
heats up very quickly ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 0:50
more rapid heating ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 4:49
the heat up time for the milk is also really quick as well it's about a minute ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 1:52
really fast heat up time as well about a minute and a half until it's ready to go ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 1:44
you could get any drink ready in under 2 minutes ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:10
the machine heats up quickly enough ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 5:15
ready to go in a couple of minutes ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 1:00
heat of time is incredibly quick, reaching brewing temperature in about 3 and a half minutes ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 4:10
fast ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 3:33
recovers so quickly when you're making shots back to back ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 4:32
thermal blocks very fast ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 0:31
warming up your machine within minutes ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 0:15
no longer need to wait for 15 to 30 minutes to warm up your dual boiler machine ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 0:20
the warm-up time on the Uno is lightning fast going from room temp to brew temp in less than two minutes ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 3:03
heatup time is very quick at around 2 minutes ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 3:20

Value for Money (18)

pricing makes it very competitive in the Dual boiler Market ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 3:50
some of the benefits that escaso claims about thermal blocks is that they're a lot more efficient so they use less energy ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 1:06
efficient ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 0:15
well worth the money ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 10:40
quality made in Barcelona Spain you really can't go wrong with this machine ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 10:43
one of the most energy-efficient machines around ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:11
faster brew readiness and better energy efficiency overall ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 9:07
less time waiting and less energy wasted and more time enjoying my coffee ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 4:27
higher end machine ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 0:23
uses relatively little energy ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 0:52
worth it and a good buy ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 8:31
parts readily available in Australia ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 5:24
retail price including GST is 19.95, really good for PID control, commercial parts, stainless steel body, small footprint and beautiful design ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 5:45
best espresso machine at its price range ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 0:06
at its $1,400 price point it's got a lot of the features and programming that many home espresso enthusiasts are looking for ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 7:33
5 year warranty on thermoblocks and a 1 year warranty on other components ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 6:46
easy warranty claim process ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 7:07
build quality and design we are undeniably starting with one of the eso's biggest strengths this machine looks and feels feels worth every single penny ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 0:51

Size/Footprint (10)

it is a decent size ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 4:32
it doesn't look very deep but that's honestly not an issue because it's so large ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 4:37
fits relatively well under the typical upper cabinet in the kitchen and blends in nicely with its surroundings ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 5:49
quite Compact and well suited for various kitchen arrangements ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 5:38
compact, efficient footprint ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 12:18
convenient measurements for small spaces ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 1:19
perfect for home use ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 7:23
perfect size ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 0:46
not burdensome to move but it's still sturdy ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 1:10
great cup clearance...full mug compatible even with the spouted Porta filter ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 4:33

Overall (3)

ESCO so steel duo the new and improved version ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 0:05
great machine ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 0:11
they're actually really close ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 5:55

Cleaning/Maintenance (3)

with the built-in drip tray, it's easy to have no mess. ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew @ 4:59
Wand is flexible and very easy to clean ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 7:34
easier to clean ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 5:06

Cons (103)

Features (33)

there are no steam tip options for this machine so keep that in mind ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 3:09
definitely not the fastest or most powerful Steam on a machine at this price point ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 2:49
one thing i have noticed when i'm steaming with this machine especially when i first started using it is when i was pulling down the lever you have to make sure you go all the way down otherwise it's going to seem like you don't have much steam pressure ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 14:41
require a 20 amp electrical breaker installed which could be a deal breaker for some without ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 1:23
i have noticed that the recovery from the steam can be a little bit slow sometimes so if you're going to use this for a mobile setup or light commercial use i would suggest limiting your drink sizes to maybe 12 oz as your max size that'll help you be able to keep up with the rush a little bit more ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 17:49
i'm not a huge fan of the escaso tamper ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 11:59
volumetrics is not an exact function ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 6:18
steam from the steel Duo doesn't heat you like a freight train. It's more patient, not sluggish, but definitely not commercial grade blasting power ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 8:28
lacks Precision ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:45
can't speak as highly about the rest of the accessories that it ships with, like this tamper. Whilst it's better than most tampers that ship with espresso machines, it's still not quite as precision as I would be looking for ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 1:52
initially has quite a lot of power furthermore there's quite a lot of condensation present ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 7:03
tamper is included firstly it's not properly suited for this included Civ ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:38
the included C does not accommodate our 58.4 tamper ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:06
the stack of filter baskets are pointless and unnecessary. No one's using pressurized baskets with this machine ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 2:08
produces steam that is quite inconsistent ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 8:36
as the steaming continues it gradually becomes weaker and progressively loses its strength ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 7:24
doesn't come with a steaming jug ▶ Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" @ 2:54
comes with a 15 amp adapter, not recommended to use to the fullest ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 10:42
only one heating element, can't steam and brew at the same time ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 8:41
later models did come with a ball joint steam wand this one just has a swivel ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 4:40
requires a 20 amp circuit ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 10:32
if you're extracting coffee you can't just produce steam straight away so you've just got to give it a little minute to get back up ▶ Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso @ 1:38
requires a 20-amp circuit to get the full power ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 1:45
thermoblocks don't have quite the same power that you would get from a boiler-driven machine ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 1:32
hot water spout is slow ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 6:38
final shot time doesn't stay on the screen very long ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 5:41
steam isn't quite as strong as i would like it to be with a 15-amp circuit ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 1:52
included tamper is hideous and unusable ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 5:52
I was fairly surprised to see a new machine shipping with a 14 gram basket as its biggest option ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 6:28
the very hard angle built into the wand can make it difficult to steam smaller amounts in deeper pitchers and the single hole tip leads to a lot of turbulence and some difficulty in producing a vortex in your milk ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 5:50
range of filter baskets that came included the absolute largest one fit only about 15 G of coffee ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 5:33
slightly small filter baskets and the slightly slow steaming ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 9:24
updated version requires a 20 amp circuit to run to its full potential ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 2:32

Ease of Use (26)

the settings menu is not all that intuitive ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID: All the Settings (also Steel Uno PID & @ 0:07
drip tray ridges are very sharp edges and dirt gets stuck on those edges and cleaning it is problematic ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 13:11
a little difficult to remove it's slippery fingers ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 3:02
you can't control it ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 5:50
it's a little bit clunky because you have to press that pretty fast you can't you have to kind of learn the timing of when to press it to engage that second setting ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 8:41
you have to be careful because it does have the little drain nub on the bottom of it so if you're not going to plumb in the drip tray you want to be careful with that because i found that it would catch while i was pulling it out sometimes so be careful ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 4:18
this is not a live readout this just tells you what your temperature is set at so similar to some of the rocket machines where it's not a live readout of what the temperature is actually at but more of telling you what you've set your temperature for ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 18:26
wish there were similar lights in the water tank so I can more easily see the level of the water ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 16:22
completely unergonomic ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 9:40
in order to remove the drip tray you have to repeatedly unfold this back flush valve or extend this back flush tap each and every time ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 4:06
rather small drip tray ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 3:45
you have to turn the steam function on the Duo on first before you use the steam ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 8:46
removable wire grip drip tray is a nuisance, limiting factor when using a scale or a big cup ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 9:39
water reservoir ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:36
some things to say about the drip tray later ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:14
cannot remove part of the drip tray to clean it ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 10:01
if you are a mug coffee drinker you might run into a little bit of a problem because it is quite a low group so you might be in a situation where you have to make your shot in a little espresso shot pour it into your mug and then do the milk and then pour it in ▶ Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo @ 2:41
beginners might find it somewhat intimidating at first ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 11:43
slides out right side which has been a limiting factor ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 8:55
no float indicator to show when the tray is getting full, leaks water from the sides ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 10:08
steep learning curve ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 6:08
this is the one thing where you're going to need to get some different Tools in order to adjust it properly ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 6:52
not really intuitive (controls) ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:30
Porta filter will not be ready yet ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 0:46
the valve on the side here will not be run it's a lever ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 5:03
water reservoir itself is a bit small at only 2 lers ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 4:47

Brew Quality (16)

preinfusion doesn't work for me ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 12:22
only 5 Seconds of pre-infusion and then 5 Seconds of wait time ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 12:26
stopped using the preinfusion ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 12:19
a little bit more prone to channeling compared to other machines ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 13:42
preinfusion is too short ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 12:56
the extraction isn't quite as even to the edge as it would be with a different seeve ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:29
the temperature is slightly on the high side ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 8:47
i'm not really sure about the thermo block group for temperature control ▶ Home Espresso Machines Tier List @ 3:45
temperature offset ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 4:52
it's a little wet when it comes out ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 12:46
my Puck is kind of wet ▶ BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) @ 12:42
its one or Uno thermoblock is what's really holding it back from its ability to be a machine that can please every taste and work with every coffee ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 7:43
variance from shot to shot with volumetric presets ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 4:08
the thermal block heater was just not able to hold a consistently high enough temp to properly extract longer shots and lighter roasts let alone larger doses ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 6:41
even though the thermoblock is always pulling fresh water for your shots it also seems to struggle to maintain heat for longer periods which results in a rapid decrease in water temps as it runs more so than your standard boiler-based options ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 4:45
difficulties extracting lighter roasts sometimes ending up with sour under extracted cups especially when compared to medium and dark roasts ▶ Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? @ 5:02

Speed/Brew Time (9)

slightly slower than I would have wished ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 2:59
quite a long wait before you're able to prepare the following drink ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 8:43
somewhat slow when warming up ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 6:51
when preparing of cappuccino and milk based drinks it isn't especially fast ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 6:10
takes a while before it is truly ready for steaming ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 8:32
steaming might feel slow compared to commercial grade machines ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 7:17
annoying to wait for temperature changes between brewing and steaming ▶ Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow @ 9:00
thermolock steaming on the steel Duo is definitely the slowest ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 7:44
still not blazing fast taking around 35 to 40 seconds to steam a single drink ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! @ 7:18

Noise Level (4)

thermoblock setup there's a bit of a knocking sound ▶ THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Rev @ 2:25
steam pump makes a sound that threw me off at the beginning ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 7:02
steam pump is a bit noisy ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:34
vibratory pump is noisier than a rotary pump ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 4:54

Value for Money (4)

no detergent so buy detergent separately ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 4:39
not cheap ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? N @ 9:54
quite pricey costing around ,100 or approximately 1150 Franks ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 1:35
expensive ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 11:23

Durability/Build Quality (3)

stainless steel on the drip tray is very shiny and beautiful but also very prone to scratches ▶ Ascaso Steel DUO - Review @ 12:05
i don't know how i feel about that i like the convenience of just setting something in and it plugging right in but i also like not having to worry about it leaking out of the water tank or anything like that just less points for potential failure ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 5:13
vibratory pump failed within the first year ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 6:57

Size/Footprint (3)

one downside of this steam lever is it makes the machine really tall i can't remember the exact spec but my cabinets at home are around 16 to 17 inches and i had to have his steam lever kind of sticking out from above my from in front of my upper cabinets because this wouldn't fit and if i brought it down i didn't want to risk having the steam one accidentally dripping out causing the drip tray to overflow so it is a big machine it's definitely a heavy machine i'd say it's up there with the linea mini or the r91 or the prima in terms of weight these are all very bulky large machines ▶ Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review @ 3:30
not a massive espresso machine, medium footprint that will require a decent amount of counter space ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:39
head room can get a little tight depending on the cup and scale ▶ Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) @ 2:55

Design/Aesthetics (3)

a little wider than your standard home spout so you may need two shot glasses to catch this or a wide shot glass to catch the espresso coming out ▶ Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock @ 3:20
logo letters are actually stickers ▶ The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Rev @ 2:55
fingerprint magnet ▶ Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks @ 4:25

Overall (1)

i haven't really seen enough of this one to be sure about that yet ▶ Home Espresso Machines Tier List @ 3:52

Cleaning/Maintenance (1)

the one included really does have issues such as the holes not reaching all the way to the edge which leaves coffee grounds behind quite often so you need to clean more to getting the puck out ▶ Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 M @ 2:21

Review sources

Ascaso Dream PID Review: Everything You Need to Know in 10 Minutes by Kaffeemacher English — 28 pros, 17 cons
The ENDGAME Home Espresso Machine? Ascaso Steel DUO Plus Review by Liz Happybeans — 27 pros, 17 cons
Is the Ascaso Steel DUO actually good? (2-Year Review) by Rob McGee — 29 pros, 11 cons
Ascaso Steel Duo PID Espresso Machine Review. Dual Boiler? Nope. by Alternative Brewing — 24 pros, 6 cons
Ascaso Steel Duo PID V2 Review! by Lifestyle Lab — 23 pros, 6 cons
Ascaso Steel DUO - Review by The Sunny Square — 20 pros, 8 cons
Ascaso Baby T | Commercial Crew Review by Seattle Coffee Gear — 17 pros, 9 cons
THE ULTIMATE HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE?: Ascaso Steel Duo v2 Review by Brandon Wilks — 16 pros, 4 cons
Ascaso UNO | Thermoblock Or Thermo-NOT? by The Real Sprometheus — 14 pros, 6 cons
Detailed Overview: The Ascaso Steel Duo PID Dual Thermoblock Espresso Machine by 1st-line Equipment — 14 pros, 4 cons
Ascaso Dream with PID 2022 ☕ 1 year review and workflow by Justin D'Agostino — 15 pros, 2 cons
Ascaso Steel Duo espresso machine with 2 heating blocks by The Kitchen Barista — 13 pros, 3 cons
Ascaso Dream With PID Review! | "The Dream Machine!" by ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear — 14 pros, 1 cons
Expert talk with most unique coffee machine Ascaso by Coffee Coach | Ryde Jeavons — 14 pros, 1 cons
Demo - Ascaso Steel Prof Duo by Espresso Resto Melbourne — 12 pros, 2 cons
Ascaso Steel DUO PID Espresso Machine Review | Two2Brew by Two2Brew Coffee — 13 pros, 0 cons
BEST Ascaso Settings - Ace Your Steel Duo PID (or Uno/Dream) Setup! by Daddy Got Coffee — 7 pros, 3 cons
Ascaso Steel Duo PID: All the Settings (also Steel Uno PID & Trio PID) by Tom's Coffee Corner — 2 pros, 1 cons
Home Espresso Machines Tier List by Home Cafe by Charlie — 1 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ascaso Steel DUO PID worth buying?

Based on 19 independent YouTube reviews, the Ascaso Steel DUO PID scores 4/5 with 303 positive and 103 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #44 in the Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines category.

What do reviewers like most about the Ascaso Steel DUO PID?

The most praised aspects are features, brew quality, design/aesthetics — Features (113 mentions), Brew Quality (38 mentions), Design/Aesthetics (38 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Ascaso Steel DUO PID?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, ease of use — Features (33 mentions), Ease of Use (26 mentions).

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