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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$165	$499.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Classic requires an external source of water Note: The Bambino Plus pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
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	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.3 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Bambino Plus is priced at $499.95 and is categorized as a semi-automatic machine, making it suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Flair Classic is significantly more affordable at $165 and operates as a manual machine, also targeting beginner users. Both machines are designed to be user-friendly, but they vary greatly in terms of investment and automation levels.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Bambino Plus utilizes a button activation system and features a primary Thermoblock heating element with a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. It has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, while the Flair Classic uses a lever activation and does not specify a heat-up time as it's manual without an integrated heating element. The Flair model has a much smaller water reservoir capacity of just 0.1 liters and employs a stainless steel boiler, although it lacks a defined group type and pump type.

Features Comparison

When examining the features, the Breville Bambino Plus offers several advantageous features, including PID control, pre-infusion, and a steam wand, though it does not have auto shutoff or integrated grinder capabilities. On the other hand, the Flair Classic lacks most of these advanced features, including PID control, solenoid valve, or steam wand, and does not have an auto shutoff option. Both machines do include pre-infusion, but the Bambino Plus's additional features cater more to users looking for a comprehensive espresso-making experience.

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