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	Flair	La Marzocco
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$3900
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Paddle
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	15-30 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: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	1.6 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
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	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	19 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 espresso machine is priced at $580 and is designed for intermediate users, indicating that it requires some experience to operate effectively. In contrast, the La Marzocco Linea Micra is significantly more expensive at $3900 and targets advanced users, suggesting a higher level of skill is necessary to maximize its potential. While both machines offer unique brewing experiences, the price difference reflects the varying levels of sophistication and capabilities designed for different skill levels.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair 58 operates using a lever activation system and does not have a boiler or specific heating elements, making it manual. Its heat-up time is not applicable since it does not have a traditional heating mechanism. Conversely, the La Marzocco Linea Micra features a paddle activation system with a dual boiler setup, providing a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters, with a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. The water reservoir for the Flair is 0.1 liters, while the Linea Micra boasts a more substantial reservoir capacity of 1.6 liters with a convertible water source.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Flair 58 includes a boiler pressure gauge, pre-infusion functionality, and flow control, but lacks many modern conveniences like automatic shutoff and a steam wand. On the other hand, the La Marzocco Linea Micra has a comprehensive feature set including auto shutoff, PID control (with both degree control and dual PID control), and a steam wand with no-burn technology. The Linea Micra also supports concurrent brewing and steaming, as well as smart connectivity, highlighting its advanced capabilities in comparison to the more simplistic Flair 58.

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