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	Breville	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$499.95	$580
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 Bambino Plus 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	1.9 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	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	No
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	Yes	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	Yes	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	5.4 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 espresso machine, priced at $580, is designed for intermediate users, while the Breville Bambino Plus, available for $499.95, caters to beginners. Both machines are compact and carry a weight of 5.4 kg, making them relatively easy to handle. Although both are reputable brands in the coffee industry, their target user experience diverges based on skill level. This distinction plays a crucial role in selecting the appropriate machine for individual needs.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair 58 utilizes a manual lever activation, while the Breville Bambino Plus employs a button activation system. The Flair's group type is not applicable, whereas the Bambino Plus features a thermoblock primary heating element and has a water reservoir capacity of 1.9 liters, offering higher capacity than the Flair's 0.1 liters. The heat-up time for the Bambino Plus is less than 5 minutes, significantly faster than the Flair 58, which does not have a specified heat-up time. Both machines support pre-infusion but serve different groups based on their activation methods.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Flair 58 offers manual flow control and comes without an automatic shutoff, which could appeal to purists who enjoy the manual brewing process. In contrast, the Breville Bambino Plus includes automatic shutoff and PID control for temperature stability, appealing to users looking for consistency. The Bambino Plus also has a steam wand and solenoid valve, features that facilitate frothing and user convenience. The Flair, however, lacks these advanced features, indicating a focus on a more traditional espresso-making approach.

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