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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$640	$1099.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The 58 + requires an external source of water Note: The Barista Touch 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	Yes
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	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	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	5.4 kg	10.4 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Barista Touch is priced at $1099.95 and is designed for beginners, making it a user-friendly option for those new to making espresso. In contrast, the Flair 58 + is priced at $640 and targets intermediate users, suggesting a higher skill level required for optimal use.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Breville Barista Touch utilizes a touch screen for activation and features a Thermoblock primary heating element, with a heat-up time of under 5 minutes. The Flair 58 +, on the other hand, operates via a lever activation and does not have a primary heating element, with a water reservoir capacity of only 0.1 liters. Group type is not applicable for the Flair, while the Breville does not specify group type in its details.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Breville Barista Touch includes an integrated grinder, PID control, and a steam wand, contributing to its overall convenience for the user. Conversely, the Flair 58 + does not have an integrated grinder or steam wand, but offers flow control and a boiler pressure gauge. Notably, the Breville has an automatic shutoff feature, while the Flair does not, highlighting a difference in operational ease.

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