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	Gaggia	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$580
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Semi-Automatic	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Single Boiler	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Rocker Switch	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Vibration	Not Applicable
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	5-15 Minutes	Not Applicable
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The 58 requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: 0.1L	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	2.1 L - Reservoir	0.1 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Coated Aluminum	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	Chrome Plated Brass, Polished Face	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	Yes	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	Yes	No
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	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	9.1 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 is priced at $580 and is designed for intermediate users, while the Gaggia Classic Pro is priced at $449 and caters to beginners. Both machines serve different segments of the espresso machine market, with Flair emphasizing manual brewing skills and Gaggia offering a semi-automatic experience to facilitate an easier entry into espresso making.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair 58 utilizes a lever activation method, with a build that features stainless steel for the boiler material and a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. Conversely, the Gaggia Classic Pro employs a rocker switch activation, has a coated aluminum boiler, and boasts a larger water reservoir capacity of 2.1 liters, as well as a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Flair 58 includes a boiler pressure gauge, flow control, and pre-infusion capabilities, but lacks a steam wand and automatic shutoff. On the other hand, the Gaggia Classic Pro is equipped with a steam wand, a solenoid valve, and offers hot water capability, while it does not include features such as pre-infusion or a boiler pressure gauge.

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