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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$165	$899.95
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	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Classic requires an external source of water Note: The Barista Express Impress 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	Yes
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	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.3 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Express Impress is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $899.95, making it a premium choice for beginners. In contrast, the Flair Classic is a manual espresso machine with a significantly lower price point of $165, also targeting beginner-level users. Both machines are designed for ease of use, but they differ in terms of mechanical complexity.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Express Impress uses a button activation method and is equipped with a Thermoblock heating element with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. This machine has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, facilitating greater brewing flexibility. Conversely, the Flair Classic activates with a lever and does not feature a primary heating element or a water reservoir capacity, simply being functional with a small 0.1-liter reservoir. Consequently, the Flair Classic does not have a specified heat-up time, emphasizing manual control and simplicity.

Features Comparison

When comparing features, the Breville machine includes many amenities such as an integrated grinder, PID control, pre-infusion capabilities, and an auto shutoff function, enhancing convenience and precision. It also contains a boiler pressure gauge for monitoring. Meanwhile, the Flair Classic opts for a minimalistic approach; it lacks integrated features such as an automatic shutoff, pressure gauges, or a steam wand, focusing instead on manual brewing techniques while still providing pre-infusion. This highlights how the Breville caters to a more automated espresso experience compared to the manual Flair Classic.

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