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	Flair	La Pavoni
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$730
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	49 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Mechanical Piston
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 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	0 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Chrome
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
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	No
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	5.5 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 is priced at $580 and is suitable for intermediate users, while the La Pavoni Europiccola comes at a higher price of $730, targeting advanced users. Both machines are manual, emphasizing hands-on espresso-making, but they cater to different levels of expertise which may influence a buyer's decision based on their experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair 58 utilizes a lever activation method, with a stainless steel boiler and a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, but lacks defined heat-up time. Conversely, the La Pavoni Europiccola also operates with a lever activation, features a chrome boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters, and heats up in less than 5 minutes. Both machines draw water from reservoirs, but the heating capabilities significantly differ regarding heat-up efficiency.

Features Comparison

When examining features, the Flair 58 includes a boiler pressure gauge and offers flow control, while it does not provide a steam wand, smart connectivity, or auto shutoff. The La Pavoni Europiccola, on the other hand, lacks a boiler pressure gauge but includes a steam wand and features similar flow control as well as pre-infusion. Both machines exclude integrated grinders and other advanced functionalities such as PID control, aligning with their manual operation ethos.

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