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	Cafelat	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$375	$640
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

Machine 1, the Cafelat Robot, is priced at $375 and is designed for beginners, making it a more accessible option compared to Machine 2, the Flair 58+, which has a higher price tag of $640 and targets intermediate users. Both machines are manual, requiring users to employ different techniques to brew espresso. The price difference reflects the additional features and complexity of the Flair 58+.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot operates using a manual pump and features a stainless steel boiler. Its water reservoir capacity is 0.1 liters, and it utilizes a mechanical piston pump. On the other hand, the Flair 58+ employs a lever activation method and also has a stainless steel boiler, with the same water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, indicating both machines have similar brewing setups but different activation methods. Heat-up time for both machines is listed as "Not Applicable."

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, both machines lack auto shutoff and built-in grinders. They offer a boiler pressure gauge, flow control, and pre-infusion capabilities. However, neither machine has features like a steam wand, PID control, or smart connectivity. Both machines emphasize simplicity in operation while providing essential brewing control for espresso enthusiasts.

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