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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$165	$299
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Classic requires an external source of water Note: The Bambino pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	1.4 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	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	2.3 kg	4.9 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Classic is a manual espresso machine priced at $165, targeting beginner users. In contrast, the Breville Bambino is a semi-automatic machine with a higher price point of $299, also suited for beginners. Both machines allow users to dip their toes into the home espresso-making world but come with different operational complexities and features.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Flair Classic utilizes a lever activation system with a stainless steel boiler, but it lacks a heating element and notable brew group features. It has a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, with heat-up time noted as "Not Applicable." On the other hand, the Breville Bambino offers button activation and a Thermoblock heating element capable of heating up in less than 5 minutes. It features a larger water reservoir capacity of 1.4 liters and includes a vibration pump for better brewing performance.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Flair Classic is minimalistic without auto shutoff, PID control, or integrated grinder and does provide pre-infusion. Conversely, the Breville Bambino has more advanced features, including an auto shutoff, pre-infusion, and PID control, alongside a steam wand for frothing milk. Both machines lack several high-end features like flow control and smart connectivity, but the Breville Bambino provides a more versatile brewing experience overall.

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