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	Flair	Cafelat
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$375
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Manual Pump
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Mechanical Piston
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Neo requires an external source of water Note: The Robot 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	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	No	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	2 kg	2.8 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Painted Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot is priced at approximately $375 and caters to beginner users, while the Flair Neo is more budget-friendly at $99 and also targets the beginner segment. Both machines fall into the manual type category, appealing to users who prefer hands-on espresso preparation. Despite their higher price point, the Cafelat Robot offers a more robust brand reputation compared to Flair.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot utilizes a manual pump activation system and features a stainless steel boiler material, with a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. Conversely, the Flair Neo operates using a lever activation and is similarly equipped with stainless steel boiler material; it shares the same water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. However, neither machine includes a brew group material or a primary heating element, and their heat-up time is marked as "Not Applicable," indicating a lack of dedicated heating elements for brewing.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Cafelat Robot boasts a boiler pressure gauge and includes a pre-infusion mechanism, allowing for greater precision during extraction. The Flair Neo, on the other hand, lacks similar advanced features and does not have any gauges, steam wands, or flow control mechanisms. Both machines do not support smart connectivity, integrated grinders, or automatic shutoff functions. While the Cafelat Robot presents enhanced functionalities, the Flair Neo keeps it simple for beginners.

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