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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$165	$849.95
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	LCD Screen
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 Pro 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	Yes
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	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.3 kg	12 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Pro is priced at $849.95 and is categorized as a semi-automatic espresso machine aimed at beginners. In contrast, the Flair Classic is a manual espresso machine with a significantly lower price of $165, also suitable for beginners. This difference in price indicates a substantial investment for the Breville compared to the more budget-friendly Flair.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Pro features an LCD screen activation with a semi-saturated group type. It employs a thermoblock as the primary heating element and has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. On the other hand, the Flair Classic uses a lever activation method with no specific heating element applicability and a very small water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, resulting in a heat-up time that is labeled as "Not Applicable."

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Breville Barista Pro comes equipped with various functionalities including auto shutoff, PID control, pre-infusion, and an integrated grinder. It also has a shot timer but lacks gauges for boiler and steam pressure. Conversely, the Flair Classic does not offer any automatic features, lacks an integrated grinder, and is devoid of additional functionalities like hot water and steam wands, though it does support pre-infusion.

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