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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 Duo Temp Pro 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	1.8 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	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	No
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	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	No	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	8.6 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Die-Cast Aluminum

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Machine Overview

The Breville Duo Temp Pro is priced at $499.95 and is categorized as a semi-automatic machine, making it suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Flair 58+, which costs $640, is a manual machine designed for intermediate users. This difference in skill level indicates that the Flair model might require more experience and practice to operate effectively. Therefore, consumers can select between a user-friendly option or a more challenging, yet potentially rewarding experience.

Brewing Comparison

For brewing information, the Breville Duo Temp Pro operates with a button activation system and features a thermoblock heating element with a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. It has a water reservoir capacity of 1.8 liters and utilizes an internal pump that operates via vibration. On the other hand, the Flair 58+ utilizes a lever for activation and boasts a stainless steel boiler, but it does not specify a heat-up time or have a pump. Its water reservoir is considerably smaller, holding only 0.1 liters, which may affect the volume of espresso brewed at one time.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines do not have auto shutoff or integrated grinders. The Breville Duo Temp Pro offers pre-infusion, a steam wand, and the option for hot water, while the Flair 58+ includes a boiler pressure gauge and flow control functionality. Neither model has advanced PID control features, shot timers, or steam pressure gauges. Each machine has its unique strengths, catering to different user preferences and brewing styles.

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