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	Flair	ECM
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$1499
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	Lever
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: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
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	18.5 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 is a manual espresso machine priced at $580, designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the ECM Classika PID is a semi-automatic model with a higher price point of $1,499, also suitable for intermediate users. Both machines cater to enthusiasts who seek to refine their espresso-making skills but differ significantly in terms of pricing and automation.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation system. The Flair 58 features a stainless steel boiler and has no brewing boiler capacity, while the Classika PID has a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters and operates with a single boiler heating element. The Classika PID is equipped with an E61 group type and requires a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes, whereas the heat-up time for the Flair 58 is not applicable. Additionally, the Flair has a smaller water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters compared to the 2-liter reservoir of the Classika PID.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Flair 58 lacks many modern conveniences, such as auto shutoff and PID control, but offers pre-infusion and flow control. The ECM Classika PID, on the other hand, is equipped with more advanced features like PID control for temperature stability, a steam wand, and a shot timer. Both machines have a boiler pressure gauge, but only the Classika PID includes features like a solenoid valve and over-pressure valve. Overall, the Classika PID provides a higher level of functionality and technology for the dedicated home barista.

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