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	Flair	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$3199.95
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	Lever
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: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.5L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
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	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
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	25.6 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 is a manual espresso machine from Flair, priced at $580 and suitable for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Lelit Bianca V3 is a semi-automatic machine priced at $3,199.95, targeting advanced users. This price difference indicates a distinct market positioning for both machines.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines activate via lever. The Flair 58 does not have a brew boiler capacity or specified heat-up time, and features no primary or secondary heating elements. The Lelit Bianca V3 offers a substantial brew boiler capacity of 0.8 liters, with a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes, and includes a dual boiler, enhancing its brewing efficiency.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Flair 58 lacks many advanced functions but does offer flow control and a pre-infusion feature. Conversely, the Lelit Bianca V3 includes several high-end features like PID control, a steam wand, and the ability for concurrent brewing and steaming, making it a more versatile machine overall. Additionally, it has practical elements such as an auto shutoff and shot timer, which the Flair 58 does not offer.

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