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	Flair	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity 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: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	3 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 machine is priced at $580 and is categorized as a manual espresso machine suited for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the ECM Casa V is more expensive at $999 and operates as a semi-automatic machine, also tailored for intermediate users. Both machines offer a more hands-on approach, appealing to users eager to refine their espresso-making skills. However, the difference in pricing may reflect the varying components and features each machine possesses.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair 58 utilizes a lever activation method and does not have a designated heating element, heat-up time, or water reservoir capacity specifications. The ECM Casa V employs a button activation, a stainless steel single boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters, and has a water reservoir capacity of 3 liters, with a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. While the Flair 58 simplifies the brewing process through its manual design, the ECM Casa V offers more modern boiler characteristics that can enhance the brewing experience. This highlights the ECM's semi-automatic functionality in comparison to Flair's manually operated method.

Features Comparison

When considering key features, the Flair 58 offers flow control and pre-infusion capability, but lacks automated options like a steam wand or auto shutoff. Meanwhile, the ECM Casa V includes additional features such as hot water delivery, a steam wand, and a solenoid valve, but it does not support pre-infusion. Both machines do not have smart connectivity or integrated grinders. This contrast in features showcases the Flair 58’s focus on user control, while the ECM Casa V provides functionalities that may facilitate a smoother brewing process.

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