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	Breville	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$640
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Thermoblock	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	54 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Button	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Not Applicable
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	< 5 Minutes	Not Applicable
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir Note: The 58 + requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	1.9 L - Reservoir	0.1 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	No
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	Yes	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Bambino Plus is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $499.95, designed for beginners. In contrast, the Flair 58 + is a manual machine, targeted at more intermediate users, and is priced higher at $640. Both machines cater to different skill levels, with the Bambino Plus emphasizing ease of use, making it suitable for those just starting their espresso journey.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Bambino Plus uses a button activation system and features a Thermoblock heating element that heats up in under 5 minutes. It has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters and operates with a 54mm portafilter. On the other hand, the Flair 58 + utilizes a lever activation mechanism, has a smaller water reservoir of 0.1 liters, and employs a 58mm portafilter, but it does not specify a heat-up time due to its manual nature.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Breville Bambino Plus includes a PID control for temperature management, pre-infusion capabilities, and a steam wand, although it lacks pressure gauges and integrated grinders. The Flair 58 + has a boiler pressure gauge and flow control but does not come with a steam wand or auto shutoff feature. Both machines do share some common functions such as pre-infusion but cater to different preferences in terms of control and convenience.

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