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	Cafelat	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$580
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Manual Pump	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Mechanical Piston	Not Applicable
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Robot requires an external source of water Note: The 58 requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	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	0.1 L - Reservoir	0.1 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	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	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	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	2.8 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Painted Steel	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot is priced at $375 and is geared towards beginners, making it an accessible option for new espresso enthusiasts. In contrast, the Flair 58 has a higher price point of $580 and is aimed at intermediate users, catering to those who may have some experience with espresso preparation. Both machines are manual, giving users a hands-on experience in brewing coffee, but the difference in skill level is significant.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing information, the Cafelat Robot operates with a manual pump activation, utilizing a stainless steel boiler and a mechanical piston pump type. It has a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, with no specified heat-up time as it does not have a dedicated heating element. On the other hand, the Flair 58 uses a lever activation method and also features a stainless steel boiler, with similar water reservoir capacity and heat-up time noted as not applicable. The group type for the Flair 58 is marked as not applicable.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, both machines lack advanced capabilities like auto shutoff, integrated grinders, or smart connectivity. However, they do share some common features such as boiler pressure gauges, pre-infusion capabilities, and the absence of steam wands. Both espresso machines prioritize simplicity and manual control over complexity, appealing to users who enjoy the art of espresso making.

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