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	Flair	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$640
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The 58 requires an external source of water 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: 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	No Information
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	5.4 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 is priced at $580 and is designed for intermediate users, while the Flair 58+ is slightly more expensive at $640 but maintains the same intermediate skill level. Both machines are part of the Flair brand and cater to users who have some experience with manual espresso making. The pricing difference reflects the enhancements made in the 58+ model.

Brewing Comparison

Both machines share similar brewing specifications, including a lever activation method and stainless steel boiler material. They have a water source capacity of 0.1 liters and utilize a reservoir for water. Additionally, neither machine has a specified heat-up time, brew group type, or primary heating element, indicating their manual operation is not reliant on complex heating technologies.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Flair 58 and Flair 58+ are quite comparable, both lacking several modern conveniences such as auto shutoff, integrated grinders, or smart connectivity. Each model includes a boiler pressure gauge and flow control while offering pre-infusion capabilities. However, there is no steam wand, no burn wand, or over-pressure valve present in either machine. Overall, they provide a basic yet effective manual brewing experience.

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