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	Flair	Odyssey
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$850
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Direct Lever
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: 0.6L
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	Stainless Steel
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
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	6.8 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair 58 and Odyssey Argos are both manual espresso machines targeting intermediate skill levels. The Flair 58 is priced at $580, making it more budget-friendly than the Odyssey Argos, which has a higher price point of $850. Both machines are produced by reputable brands, each offering unique brewing experiences for espresso enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing capabilities, the Flair 58 uses a lever activation method with stainless steel as its boiler material, while the Odyssey Argos also employs a lever activation system with a stainless steel brew group. The Argos features a brew boiler capacity of 0.6 liters and has a heat-up time of under 5 minutes, whereas the Flair 58 does not provide specific heat-up time or boiler capacity details. Both machines rely on a reservoir water source but differ in their pumping mechanisms. The Flair uses a non-applicable pump type, whereas the Argos features a direct lever pump.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Flair 58 lacks an auto shutoff but includes a boiler pressure gauge and supports pre-infusion. In contrast, the Odyssey Argos offers an auto shutoff feature, dual PID control, and a shot timer, enhancing the control over brewing parameters. Both machines feature flow control and do not come with integrated grinders. Additionally, the Argos includes a steam wand and smart connectivity, making it more versatile compared to the Flair 58, which does not have these features.

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