#26 in Espresso Machines
Ascaso
Ascaso Steel DUO
$99.98
100
Pros
- +Temperature stability
“A good thermoblock or a good thermojet (Ascaso Steel Duo Pid, Decent, Zuriga) will be as stable as a boiler machine.”
Ascaso Steel DUO vs De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine
Both products have identical sentiment scores on Reddit.
#3 in Espresso Machines
De'Longhi
De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine
$169.99
100
Pros
- +Cost-effective alternative to buying coffee out
- +Good for beginners
- +Underrated for its price
- +Allows for upgrades (e.g., drip tray, portafilter mod)
Cons
- −Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
- −Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
- −Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
- −Requires cooling down after steaming milk
“I was given a Delonghi Dedica when I moved in since the owner didn't want it. I didn't drink coffee or espresso much before either, so its been crazy profit margins since then!”