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	Flair	Cafelat
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$375
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	45 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 Pro 2 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	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	3.2 kg	2.8 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Painted Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Cafelat Robot and Flair Pro 2 are both manual espresso machines targeted toward beginners. The Cafelat Robot is priced at $375, while the Flair Pro 2 is more affordable at $325. Both machines are designed to be accessible for new users, allowing them to experiment with espresso brewing without requiring extensive barista skills. Their differing price points may influence a buyer's decision, but both options provide an entry-level entry into the world of espresso.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Cafelat Robot utilizes a manual pump for activation, featuring a mechanical piston pump, and no designated group type as it operates without a boiler. The Flair Pro 2, on the other hand, uses a lever for activation and primarily has a stainless-steel boiler but also does not specify a group type. Both machines have similar water reservoir capacities of 0.1 liters and no set heat-up time as they are manual devices. Neither machine includes a steam function or a dedicated heating element for brewing.

Features Comparison

When examining the features, both machines lack automatic shutoff, PID control, and integrated grinders. However, they both offer a boiler pressure gauge and flow control, along with pre-infusion capabilities, enhancing the espresso brewing experience. Neither model is equipped with a steam wand or any advanced features such as smart connectivity or shot timers. Overall, they share many similar features while focusing on the essentials needed for producing quality espresso.

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